Chicago goes down in stunning defeat, losing in first round of IOC votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. Stunned silence, sadness in Chicago as 2016 Olympics bid goes elsewhereCHICAGO — So much for Da Games. Seniors want to know: What would health care overhaul do to Medicare?CHICAGO — Businessman Stewart Grill, 75, believes there’s waste in Medicare. He’s just skeptical Congress can find and eliminate it without touching what he likes about his government health care plan. Thousands gathered in Chicago stand in stunned silence after Olympics bid goes elsewhereCHICAGO — Thousands of people stood in bewildered silence in downtown Chicago on Friday after the International Olympic Committee surprised everyone by dumping the city from the race for 2016 Summer Olympics in the first round of voting. Obamas make personal appeal for Chicago’s Olympics bid, but are denied sucess in the votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago’s early exit from finalist balloting for the 2016 Olympics was a personal setback for President Barack Obama and a painful defeat for America’s most prominent Midwestern city. Puff n’ stuff: Jelly, chocolate-filled marshmallows make the snack sceneBERKELEY, Calif. — If you’re still using plain old vanilla marshmallows at your campfire or in your cocoa, you’re out of touch. Wheat, corn, soybeans futures drop on the Chicago BOT; livestock prices mostly lowerCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mostly lower early Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks lower, extending market’s slideNEW YORK — Stocks fell moderately Friday after the government reported that more jobs were lost in September than expected. Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks lower, extending market’s recent slideNEW YORK — Stocks dropped sharply early Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in September than expected. Afghanistan commander flies to Copenhagen to meet with Obama on Air Force OneCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama summoned his top commander in Afghanistan to a 25-minute meeting Friday in the Danish capital. Obama uses personal hopes to boost Chicago’s Olympics bid in CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama says the United States is “ready and eager” to host the 2016 Olympics in his adoptive hometown of Chicago. SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Sotomayor won’t sell New York apartment in this economyWASHINGTON — Not even Supreme Court justices are immune from the economy. Obama hopes to put Chicago’s Olympics bid over the top with personal pitch in CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN — In a quick dash of salesmanship, President Barack Obama is in the Danish capital, putting his personal powers of persuasion on the line to boost Chicago’s Olympics bid. City of Broad Shoulders pins Olympic hopes on a skinny left-handed closerIt’s too bad the International Olympic Committee isn’t taking bribes anymore. Imagine what a lock Chicago would be then. Attorney general, education secretary to visit Chicago to discuss honors student beatingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is sending Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago next week to discuss the recent beating death of a 16-year-old honors student. Department store chains see share loss after economic data disappoints marketsCHICAGO — Shares of the nation’s largest department store retailers sagged in trading Thursday after the government and a private group released disappointing manufacturing and jobs reports. JPMorgan downgrades Saks to ‘Neutral,’ tells investors ‘easy money has been made’CHICAGO — Shares of luxury department store chain Saks Inc. sank Thursday after an analyst downgraded the retailer, saying its stock was properly valued. Exelon picks ex-AEP executive Stough for new transmission operationCHICAGO — Power company Exelon said Thursday that John Stough has been appointed as vice president and chief development officer for its new company that will seek to capitalize on the growing market for additional transmission lines. Supreme Court looking at gun control by cities, states; could bring changes in legal limitsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could ignite a vigorous new fight over state and local gun controls across the nation when it rules on a challenge to Chicago’s handgun ban. Obama administration pay czar says negotiations with 7 companies have been largely consensualCHICAGO — The Obama administration’s pay czar said Wednesday his negotiations over executive compensation with the seven companies that received the biggest helpings from the federal bailout pot have been “a consensual process” and not a matter of forcing decisions on them. Coke plans to add calorie information more prominently to almost all products globallyCHICAGO — Coca-Cola Co. will change the packaging on almost all its products to more prominently display certain nutritional facts amid increasing pressure on lawmakers to consider taxes on sugary sodas, which some health experts blame for rising obesity rates Obama administration’s pay czar hopes companies will find his decision fair and reasonableCHICAGO — The Obama administration’s pay czar says negotiations over executive compensation with seven companies that got the most from the federal bailout pot have been largely consensual, and he hopes they can stay that way. Supreme Court to rule on gun control by cities, states, could set off rollback in legal limitsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says it will take up a challenge to Chicago’s ban on handguns, opening the way for a ruling that could set off a vigorous new campaign to roll back state and local gun controls across the nation. Disappointing report on Midwestern manufacturing upsets stock market rally; Dow off 70NEW YORK — The stock market has ended a strong third quarter with trading that reflected investors’ mixed emotions about the economy. Small plane crashes in eastern Indiana field; erratic flying could signal pilot blackoutALBANY, Ind. — A single-engine plane crashed into an Indiana field on Wednesday after the pilot, who was seen slumped over, lost consciousness and the aircraft started flying out of control, officials said. White House says video of teen’s fatal beating came up at Obama morning conversationWASHINGTON — The White House says cell phone video showing the fatal beating of a 16-year-old honors student in Chicago is “chilling.” It came up at President Barack Obama’s morning meeting in the Oval Office. Stocks bounce back after early selling on disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — Investors shook off their disappointment with a weak regional economic report Wednesday and resumed buying stocks on the final day of a stellar quarter. First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Michelle Obama says the Olympics have the power to transform the lives of children in Chicago and around the country, inspiring them to be the next David Robinson, Nadia Comaneci. Stocks slide on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials sliding more than 80 points. Stocks plunge on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK (A) — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials tumbling more than 100 points. |
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