U.S.

Eliminating the clout system: free and equal education for all

As a parent with children in the Chicago Public School (CPS) system, I have to admit I wasn’t surprised to learn CPS CEO Ron Huberman had launched an investigation into the use of 'clout' to get...

National summit on careers in the arts for people with disabilities

Washington, D.C. — More than 70 percent of people with disabilities are not in the labor force, and those who wish to pursue a career in the arts face difficult challenges. On July 22-24, the National...

President’s remarks: Health reform and small business

A perfect game for White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle

What a great moment in baseball history for fans everywhere and what an awesome moment for White Sox fans especially after the Chicago team’s ace pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game July 23. The Sox,...

Facebook same name couple to wed

A couple with the same name who met on Facebook have confirmed that they will marry this autumn. Female Kelly Hildebrandt, 20, met 24-year-old male Kelly Hildebrandt on the social networking site and sent him a...