Muslims battle fear, frustration
The mothers who take part in Baheia Ahmad's family counseling sessions stopped coming a few days ago. She understands. She too feels helpless. Her own children are overcome by the...
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Unease moves into towers
The fear was always there, in the back of Steve Joe's mind--the twinge of anxiety that comes with working on the 28th floor of the world's third-tallest building. But he...
Unease moves into towers
The fear was always there, in the back of Steve Joe's mind--the twinge of anxiety that comes with working on the 28th floor of the world's third-tallest building. But he...
Chicago’s high-rise landmarks take security precautions
Elisabeth Wallner lives in one of the nation's most famous skyscrapers. On Tuesday morning, in the wake of devastating terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Center buildings, Wallner realized...
Disabilities no sweat for young triathletes
Tommy Carroll has perfected his finish-line pose. He will hold his hands high over his head and spread a big smile over his face when he crosses the finish line...
Firefighters battle hot weather too
If their heavy black coats and thick gloves keep firefighters safe in the blazes they face daily, the very same gear can make life miserable in the heat of the...
Mom held in baby’s death
More than two weeks after the death of her 11-month-old daughter, Stacey Samuels called 911 from a pay phone. When officers arrived, she told them she "could not keep this...
Ex-sheriff’s deputy, Sears in art battle
A retired Cook County sheriff's deputy is laying claim to a valuable Andrew Wyeth watercolor that was stolen in 1967 from a downtown Chicago gallery, according to a lawsuit filed...