The Rev. James Close, 1936-2011
After a night of reflection and prayer in July 1973, the Rev. James Close, a young suburban parish priest, turned down Cardinal John Cody's offer to become head of the...
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Inspectors fending off alien invader
At a secure warehouse in a suburban industrial park last Friday, three specialists from U.S. Customs and Border Protection tore into tons of boxed and bagged goods from overseas in...
Cause of ALS is found, Northwestern team says
Update from 2014: While significant, the ALS Association says the 2011 breakthrough did not lead to finding the definitive cause of the disease and no treatment has resulted from that...
Cause of ALS is found, Northwestern team says
Update from 2014: While significant, the ALS Association says the 2011 breakthrough did not lead to finding the definitive cause of the disease and no treatment has resulted from that...
Northwestern study unveils clues to cause of ALS
Researchers at Northwestern University say they have discovered a common cause behind the mysterious and deadly affliction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that could open...
Northwestern study unveils clues to cause of ALS
Researchers at Northwestern University say they have discovered a common cause behind the mysterious and deadly affliction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that could open...
New U.S. census numbers herald a greater Latino presence in the Chicago area
New U.S. census figures herald a future where Spanish is more likely to be heard inside classrooms and everything from politics to fashion and food will be executed with a...
New U.S. census numbers herald a greater Latino presence in the Chicago area
New U.S. census figures herald a future where Spanish is more likely to be heard inside classrooms and everything from politics to fashion and food will be executed with a...
Same-sex households skyrocket in Illinois
The number of gay and lesbian households in Illinois jumped dramatically over the last decade, in part a reflection of societal changes that have made it easier for couples to...
Same-sex households skyrocket in Illinois
The number of gay and lesbian households in Illinois jumped dramatically over the last decade, in part a reflection of societal changes that have made it easier for couples to...