Obama kicks off Chicago visit

President Barack Obama greets supporters at O'Hare. (William DeShazer/Tribune)

Obama kicks off Chicago visit

President Barack Obama arrived in Chicago this evening to raise funds for his re-election campaign. He landed at O'Hare late this afternoon, with plans to attend two private fundraisers — at N9NE and MK Chicago restaurants — before heading to the main event at Navy Pier.

Suspect held in Oak Brook slaying

A man from Canada is accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend in an Oak Brook parking lot after tracking her with a GPS device glued to her car — and after researching Illinois law on the death penalty, prosecutors said today.

Death risked U. of C.'s Medicare funds

Tyree death put U of CÂ’s Medicare funding at risk

The government threatened to strip Medicare money from University of Chicago Medical Center after an error contributed to the death of Chicago Sun-Times Chairman James Tyree. The U. of C. says its "participation in the Medicare program remains intact" after submitting a "plan of correction."

TribU: Lessons for life

Is your business disability-friendly?

Disability-friendly businesses

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Why walking is not exercise

Why walking is not exercise

In his new book "Beat the Gym" fitness expert Tom Holland asserts that "walking is not exercise." Whoa!!!

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