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The University of Chicago campus. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune) The University of Chicago and Knox College are among 55 schools under federal investigation for their handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints, according to a list released by the U.S. Department of Education today. Half of Illinois residents would move to another state if they could -- the highest percentage for any state, according to a poll released by Gallup this week. Magma levels are slowly rebuilding inside Mount St. Helens, a volcano in Washington state that erupted in 1980 and killed 57 people, U.S. scientists said. |
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NewsFeds looking at Quinn's anti-violence programFederal authorities have requested information about Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s $55 million anti-violence initiative that has drawn fire for mismanagement and misspending. TribLocal2 middle school students charged in 'sexting,' child porn scandalTwo boys have been charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation into alleged "sexting" at a Barrington middle school, authorities said.
Chicago tech incubator making global connections for its membersChicago tech incubator 1871 announced Thursday that its members would be able to take advantage of reciprocal memberships at incubators in London, Tel Aviv and across the U.S., among other plans for expansion. BusinessPortillo's hot dog chain considers saleThe Portillo Restaurant Group is considering a sale of its well-known Portillo's chain, a move that would give the privately-held business a chance to cash in on its success as so-called fast casual restaurants increase in popularity. SportsBears taking calls on possible 1st-round dealBears general manager Phil Emery has hopes and dreams and realistic visions of what might be available with the 14th pick in next week's NFL draft, and said Thursday he has a short list of six players they're zeroed in on. Opinion and columnistsAre the Clippers letting Sterling's wife off the hook?Court documents clearly show that Rochelle Sterling was Donald's right-hand woman in his prolonged, systematic housing discrimination. Arts & EntertainmentJohn Turturro blends art and mammonThe actor, director and writer talks about his newest film "Fading Gigolo," costarring Woody Allen. Life & StyleCars2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric drive arrives in U.S.The 2014 B-Class Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz's new four-door electric vehicle hatchback, will arrive at dealerships... TravelPhotos: Dream destinations for travelersWe all have those locales where we dream of going, if an when we get the chance to mark it off the bucket list. Theater LoopThis much is true: The stories at 'Biggest Liar Contest' won't beFans of falsehood, devotees of deceit, boosters of bull, er, baloney, this is your event. The "25th Annual Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest" is 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ravenswood United Church of Christ on the North Side, with 11 contestants vying for... Food & DiningEnchanted union at 42 GramsThe underground-dining world has become quite the fertile breeding ground for impressive restaurants; the stellar Elizabeth, the award-winning Fat Rice and Bonsoiree (the last sadly gone but... HealthAre nail salon UV lamps a skin cancer risk?The ultraviolet lamps used in some nail salons to dry and cure nail polish deliver the same hazardous rays as tanning beds, but it would take many manicures to actually cause damage, suggests a new study. |
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