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Chicago firefighters get special oxygen masks to help revive pets

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:57:21 -0600

Pet oxygen masks that help revive pets suffering from fire-related smoke inhalation were given to the Chicago Fire Department. Firefighters will be trained to use the cone-shaped masks that can be used on dogs, cats and even some birds.

suntimes.com

Salon.com Asks: Does Porn Empower Women?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:49:05 -0600

Though that answer may appear intuitive, web log blogger Kate Harding makes her case by countering one opposing viewpoint.

suntimes.com

Friday's Child: 11.8.09 Dogs up for Adoption

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:02 -0600

This week's line up of Chicagoland shelter dogs.

examiner.com

Can't Run Cook County Hospital? Tax Competitors!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:39:57 -0600

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board questions Commissioner Moreno's proposal to tax hospitals who fail to deliver a full measure of indigent care. Shouldn't Cook County Commissioners simply listen to their own appointed panel & clean up the patronage gout?

chicagotribune.com

Unemployment Knocks Blacks Out of the Middle Class

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:56:07 -0600

Last hired, first fired earns African Americans the dubious distinction of having the highest Chicago unemployment rate. Will this financial recession need another economic stimulus, fellow Windy Citizens?

chicagotribune.com

Jilted Bride throws a party for Senior Citizens in Desplaines

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:40:23 -0600

While sitting in a parking lot with her mother after being jilted, Teanne Harris turned her personal pain into something that would give Senior Citizens some fun, by throwing them a party.

nydailynews.com

IL VA Hospital Haunted by Operating Room Deaths

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:12:02 -0600

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has ordered a "top down" review of medical procedures @ one of the VA Medical Center serving Illinois military veterans. Neglect or malpractice to blame for patient operating room & recovery bed deaths?

chicagotribune.com

The Immovable Man

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:39:35 -0600

a very depressing story about an undocumented immigrant: “There has to be somebody in the world that cares about him, that knows him,” he said. “He needs every opportunity to integrate, every opportunity to live.”

news.medill.northwestern.edu

Every Chicago Call Will Become Like Long Distance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:31:40 -0600

Operator assistance, texting & e-mails will become more popular with plans to require all Chicago callers to dial eleven digits--even across the street. Shouldn't there be an easier way, Windy Citizens?

suntimes.com

Yep, Chicago is a stressed out city

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:39:30 -0600

As the economic downturn drags on, Chicagoans are increasingly stressed about work and job stability, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association, released today.

chicagobreakingnews.com