Topic: University of Illinois

Chicago mayor's race: Will it end up Rahm Emanuel vs. Carol Moseley Braun?

The African-American community in Chicago has tried for some time to coalesce around a single candidate for mayor. Now, after Rep. Danny Davis dropped out, Carol Moseley Braun is the main black candidate.

Rahm Emanuel: Why Chicago mayor bid may be his toughest race yet

Rahm Emanuel was sent off from his post as White House chief of staff by President Obama on Friday. Political analysts say he won't have it easy trying to win the race for Chicago mayor.

Gangs vs. Chicago police: an open feud over blame for street violence

Gang representatives in Chicago held a press conference Thursday to explain why gangs cannot be held solely responsible for stopping street violence, which has escalated this summer.

Do state governments have a gambling addiction?

Many states are turning to legalized gambling to help fill holes in their budgets. But gambling revenue is not a long-term fix for budget problems.

University of California considers online bachelor's degree

The University of California hopes to become the country's first top-tier research institution to offer a bachelor’s degree over the Internet that is comparable in quality to its campus program.

Why being rich doesn't alway mean being happy

The US may be the richest nation, but it's not the happiest

The United States, which had the highest gross domestic product per capita, can't claim to be as happy as Denmark and New Zealand.

Asian carp found beyond electric barriers; caught near Great Lakes

Asian carp caught in Lake Calumet, six miles downstream of Lake Michigan. Officials concerned about possible threat.

Who is Bob Dudley? Five things to know about BP's new point man.

BP's managing director Bob Dudley will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the company's oil spill response in the Gulf of Mexico. Will he do any better at battling the crisis?

States cap workers benefits to reduce shortfalls: Is your pension fund at risk?

States' pension fund holdings are short $1 trillion. Illinois's answer: Cut benefits for state workers. But even that might not be enough.

In Chicago, can community involvement combat gang violence?

An incident-filled spring triggers talk of how community involvement, perhaps in addition to more police on the streets, can combat gang violence.

Need privacy? Grow some with a living fence.

Living fences provide privacy, promote biodiversity, and outlast traditional wooden barriers.

Difference Maker Helping young people champion religious tolerance

Eboo Patel founded the Interfaith Youth Core as a way for young people to better understand and defend religious diversity.

GOP picks Bill Brady to challenge Illinois governor Quinn

Both incumbent Governor Pat Quinn and GOP candidate Illinois Sen. Bill Brady won their primary races by slim margins. The race to fill President Obama's former US Senate seat will be hard-fought as well.

Illinois's Pat Quinn wins primary, but Scott Lee Cohen issue looms

After a close vote in Tuesday’s Illinois primary, Gov. Pat Quinn has emerged as the Democratic candidate for that office. But he’s calling for Scott Lee Cohen, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, to step aside.

In fight for Illinois Senate seat, both sides already dealing blows

The Illinois Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama stands a decent chance of going to a Republican, analysts say. Primary voters on Tuesday selected Rep. Mark Kirk (R) to vie against state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D).

Illinois primary: GOP jockeys to make gains in Obama's home state

Obama's former Senate seat and the governor's office are up for grabs in 2010. The GOP is likely to emerge from the Illinois primary on Tuesday with candidates who can compete well in this blue state.

Illinois divided over news of incoming Guantanamo detainees

Illinois' Republican lawmakers oppose the Obama administration's decision to transfer some Guantanamo detainees to a prison in the state - and a recent poll shows a majority of Illinois voters do, too. But Democratic leaders are behind the move, citing new jobs.

Opinion: Letters to the editor

Readers write in about Sarah Palin, the US Postal Service, Ayn Rand, and patent reform.

Illinois leaders split on taking Guantánamo detainees at state prison

Idea of transferring Guantánamo detainees to a prison in Illinois has backing of state's top Democrats, but Republican congressmen balk.

Paris rooftops abuzz with beekeeping

On storied rooftops and public gardens in the urban jungle of Paris, the bee business is thriving.

Admissions scandal brings down University of Illinois president

B. Joseph White set to resign over system of preferences for politically connected applicants.

Illinois corruption includes state's largest school systems

The University of Illinois and Chicago's best public schools are charged with granting admission to children of donors and the well-connected.

Recession pummels South’s ‘miracle' economy

With seven states now seeing double-digit unemployment rates, the region is feeling some of the costs of a low-wage economy.

Mosque modern

A Turkish designer brings a woman's touch – and perspective – to the interior.