Soldier’s ‘work is done here,’ his sister says
Yellowing bibles in the Chicago home of 1st Sgt. Edward Smith remained open Wednesday to Psalm 91, which says that those who love the Lord will be protected from harm....
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Families mourn loss of loved ones
Dan Hollinsaid's daily struggle with how his son was faring at war in Iraq ended in the worst possible way. Monday night, Hollinsaid and his wife, of Malden, Ill., heard...
8 missing soldiers identified as dead
A father of three young daughters who dreamed of writing children's books was among those found dead at the Iraqi hospital where Pfc. Jessica Lynch was rescued last week, the...
Divergent backgrounds led 2 to pursue Marine service
The two fallen servicemen took different paths into the Marines, but both had a deep desire to serve their country, relatives said. Lance Cpl. Joseph Maglione, 22, of Lansdale, Pa.,...
United strengths give it fighting chance, observers say
United Airlines says it hopes to get out from under bankruptcy within 18 months. But as the industry's track record shows, a successful outcome is by no means certain. At...
U.S. shocks heavily-favored Portugal
When all was said and done, a jubilant United States forward Brian McBride and his teammates faced the crowd at Suwon Stadium today and soaked in a bit of history....
Boeing plans safety unit
Chicago-based Boeing Co. said Tuesday that it plans to form Boeing Security and Safety Services, a division that will eventually offer safety improvements to prevent hijacking attacks such as those...
Toy industry banks on new heroes
Will Billy Blazes be a hot item? Since Sept. 11, the heroics of firefighters, police officers and rescue workers have inspired Americans. Nowhere is the popularity of the men and...
200 in Guard report to O’Hare, Midway
More than 200 members of the Illinois National Guard will report for duty Thursday at Chicago's Midway and O'Hare International Airports, assignments that could keep them away from their homes...
Music and the mood of a nation
Street musicians in Chicago are playing "America the Beautiful" on dented saxophones and badly tuned guitars this week, while area businesses and Walgreens stores are playing a steady stream of...