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Young Skaters Push Past Pain, Cost for Shot at Olympics

Skaters from toddlers to teens share Olympic dreams, despite the odds.

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Hancock Center, Sears Tower Architect Dies

The architect who designed two of Chicago's most iconic buildings has died.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by Associated Press

Evangelical Lutheran Church Moves Toward Same-Sex Benefits

Partners of clergy and staff would get benefits under plan.

Posted on 3.5.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Young Skaters Push Past Pain, Cost for Shot at Olympics

Skaters from toddlers to teens share Olympic dreams, despite the odds.

Posted on 2.26.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

UNFILTERED: Incoming CSO Music Director Riccardo Muti

Muti shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and much more.

Posted on 2.25.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

CSO Unveils First Muti Season Line-up

World premieres, civic outreach are on the agenda.

Posted on 2.25.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Famous Unsolved Chicago Mystery Gets a Second Look

An apparent mob hit has a surprising history involving two heroes.

Posted on 2.10.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Blue Monday for Some in Indiana

Region dominated by Bears fans.

Posted on 2.8.2010 by Michael Puente

Lyric Opera Responds to Recession

The company holds the line on subscription prices, cuts some shows.

Posted on 1.27.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Colts Invading Bears Country

The Indy team is no longer second-class citizens in Northwest Indiana.

Posted on 1.19.2010 by Michael Puente

Chicago Architects' Influence on World's Tallest Building

Dubai building outstrips the former champ by more than 1,000 feet

Posted on 1.4.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Chicago Has Bragging Rights to World's Tallest Building

Dubai tower designed by Chicago architects opens today

Posted on 1.4.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Yo-Yo Ma Joins Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The famed cellist's three-year residency is seen as a move to attract a new and younger audience to the CSO

Posted on 12.15.2009 by Hunter Clauss

BBC Newshour Live from WBEZ

We pre-empt the 3 p.m. hour of All Things Considered to bring you the live BBC Newshour broadcast from our studios.

Posted on 12.8.2009 by Chicago Public Radio/ WBEZ

Is Design the Third Teacher in Schools?

Architects and designers hope to galvanize a movement to change schools.

Posted on 12.7.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Notre Dame Won't Go To a Bowl Game

After a 6-6 season and firing its head coach, the Notre Dame football team says it won't head to a bowl game this year.

Posted on 12.4.2009 by Associated Press

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