Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Trapped cruise passengers / More Bulls injuries / Schmich wins Pulitzer

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Stranded at Antarctic: 'How many times can you walk among the penguins?'
Cruise ship passengers trapped at Antarctica

For more than a week, a research vessel turned cruise ship with 73 passengers aboard, including 16 Americans, at least two from the Chicago area, has been stranded at South Georgia Island near Antarctica because of engine problems.

CPS and teachers' union move closer to strike CPS' teachers union moves closer to strike

Contract talks between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union have moved to the first of several steps that could lead to a strike, officials said.
Five more bodies identified from Concordia wreck American cruise ship victims identified

Five more people who died in the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia-- including retired Minn. couple Barbara and Gerald Heil -- have been identified, officials said this morning.
Soldier Field drops Coke for Dr Pepper Snapple Group No Coke, no Pepsi at Soldier Field

Fans at Chicago Bears games next season will see a new lineup of soft-drink choices, as Dr Pepper Snapple Group becomes the exclusive soft-drink sponsor of the Bears.
Minus Rose, Deng, Bulls fall to Wizards Minus Rose, Deng, Bulls fall to Wizards

Maybe Tom Thibodeau should start addressing reporters for his pregame remarks in a white lab coat, perhaps even don a stethoscope as he runs down the latest injury woes.
'Oops, here we go again' No lesson learned from parking meter deal?

Editorial: The Chicago City Council members swindled taxpayers once before. They should slow down on the Infrastructure Trust plan.
Tribune columnist Mary Schmich wins Pulitzer for commentary Tribune columnist Mary Schmich wins Pulitzer

On Monday, Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich's work was recognized with the ultimate distinction in journalism: a Pulitzer Prize awarded for commentary.
Deep cuts loom as state tries to save Medicaid Deep cuts loom as state tries to save Medicaid

The state's plan for drastically slashing Medicaid in order to save it is expected to come into sharper focus this week as a group of lawmakers and aides reports back to Gov. Pat Quinn.
Anatomy of a fake Lincoln Anatomy of a fake Mary Todd Lincoln portrait

It was a fine portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln, with a compelling story attached to it.
NHL needs to back up talk about player safety with proper discipline NHL needs to back up safety talk with discipline

Haugh: If the run of recent hockey shenanigans caused you to wonder when the NHL partnered with WWE for the playoffs, join the club.
A 1973 'gal' sports reporter looks back at the era's journalistic hurdles A 'gal' sports reporter looks back at hurdles

"There is a certain jolt of pride in knowing that attitudes have sufficiently changed so no female sports reporters will ever need to pose as a 'pert young miss.'"

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