A photo essay looking over the changes the Chicago Housing Authority has gone through in recent years. All photos are by David Schalliol (aka metroblossom).

The Chicago Bulls are probably the most interesting Chicago sports franchise to watch in 2009/10. And all eyes on Luol Deng.

Chicago ranked No. 3 on the list of major cities where housing prices were up month-over-month, though the selling prices are still far below prices a year ago.

A CROWD PACK THE MUSIC BOX IN CHICAGO TUESDAY NIGHT FOR A SNEAK PREVIEW OF SPIKE JONZE'S HOTLY ANTICIPATED NEW MOVIE, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.

RedEye looks at what it takes to keep the Loop clean.

Finally, the nation's high court will decide whether or not law-abiding citizens can own handguns for self defense in Chicago -- just like criminals already do!

After less than two hours, jurors found James Degorski guilty of the 1993 slayings of seven people at a Brown's Chicken restaurant in Palatine.

Although men still dominate the top tier of organized labor in the Chicago region, women are gaining ground in leadership roles.

RedEye looks at teenage murder victims this month.

Adler Planetarium free on Tuesdays through end of year.

Olympics officials make official what Crain's readers already know: Obama going to Copenhagen.

Move over, New York: the Windy City has a vibrant homegrown theatre scene, including companies such as Steppenwolf, and is behind the brightest work on Broadway

This is my video presentation to the I.O.C. on behalf of Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid. I am in favor of this bid, although you might think otherwise from this video!

Two more former Chicago Police officers pleaded guilty this morning to charges related to the Special Operations Section corruption investigation.

Might improved negotiation skills help women to earn more than a fraction of male compensation? Scripps Howared News Service reports one explanation for the variance.

No knives and no guns were used in Thursday's fight. Just fists, feet and boards. Derrion Albert, 16, was struck in the head by one of those boards.

A fella named Vince Ippolito sent me this and damn did I enjoy it. It's available online for a dollar and totally worth having on gameday....

Jeff Hughes

Chicago could become the first major city in the country with a puking ordinance if cab drivers get their way.

Two beloved cultural organizations are holding benefits tonight--and both in the Palmer House Hilton.

join us for a visit to the Chicago Cultural Center - downtown Chicago's best place to relax, have lunch, or just enjoy people watching...oh yeah, and find a little culture!

Blair Kamin of the Tribune got a glimpse of the 92nd story penthouse in Trump Tower.

The one-time U.S.

Check out this hilarious video. What's Rod's new hip-hop name? B-Pain?

O'Rourke's was our stage, and we displayed our personas there nightly.

Benny, an 8-year old Boxer, was treated like a celebrity when he returned Wednesday to Biscuits & Bows, his regular pet grooming facility and day care center in Palatine.

Did the Tribune go too far in its pursuit of the University of Illinois? Is "clout" really a problem or journalistic trick at the Trib.

Among the best jobs in the world has to be that of U.S. Ambassador to Canada. It's not far from home. They speak the language (for the most part).

Tom Morello: milton bradley has emotion ...