Cat Rabenstine/MEDILL
The Northern Illinois Bankruptcy Court is in downtown Chicago, just blocks from the headquarters of four major Chicago companies that recently filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware or New York.
Out of seven businesses with headquarters in Chicago that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009, six companies filed elsewhere seeking to gain an advantage that favors the company.
With the loss of two major trade shows this week, city officials are scrambling to find ways to recapture convention business. They hoped Chicago’s leading position in green certified hotels would make the difference, but it has yet to pay off.
.jpg)
Analysis of 2008 primary races shows that new proposed limits on party spending -- part of a bill that went to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk Tuesday -- would have made little difference in party spending in those races. Reform advocates say the bill is still a step forward.
Tinley Park was named the best place in the U.S. to raise a family Wednesday, just a few days after two hate crimes aimed at Muslims living in the village. Arab-Americans say they aren't surprised by the incidents in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings.
The Environmental Protection Agency held a hearing for a proposed ruling to limit global warming emissions from the nation's biggest polluters. Supporters from business, health and environmental organizations testified in support of the proposed EPA regulation.
.jpg)
Eight inmates from the Illinois Department of Corrections have filed a lawsuit to stop the soy diet they are forced to eat in prison. The inmates contend the soy has caused severe health problems, including digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and hypothyroidism.
Caution: If you're reading this, you might have a problem. The first Internet addiction treatment center opened this summer outside of Seattle; however, concerns have spread all over the nation. Dr. Daniel Yohanna describes this relatively new problem and offers solutions just short of traveling to Seattle for treatment.
Chicago transit riders won't have to pay more to ride next year. Instead, the Regional Transit Authority is issuing $166.6 worth of bond money to mend the Chicago Transit Authority's budget deficits for the next two years.
Video:
EPA holds hearing here on proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
