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High levels of toxic lead found in air outside Chicago school

Leo Flores replaces a filter from an air quality monitoring device on top of Perez Elementary in Pilsen. In the background is the Fisk coal-fired power plant. (Alex Garcia/Tribune)

Lead found in air outside school

New monitoring data obtained by the Tribune reveal that high levels of toxic lead frequently lingered in the air last year outside a Pilsen elementary school attended by nearly 500 children.

McCormick Place overhaul hits a wall

The state-mandated overhaul of McCormick Place operations ran into a legal obstacle as two unions won a court judgment challenging revamped rules that give exhibitors the right to do much of their own booth set-up and tear-down.

30 mouthwatering sandwiches

30 sandwiches, 30 days

It's a good time to eat a sandwich in Chicago. To celebrate we started eating, asking around for favorite sandwiches and testing. We trimmed several dozen suggestions down to 30 sandwiches.

Sketch released in Fullerton 'L' death

Police say this man is wanted for pushing a woman to her death at the Fullerton 'L' station.

Emanuel, Burke, big labor pour money into runoffs

Teacher in trouble for Facebook photo

Parents bothered by age maximum in city schools

Snowstorm could dump up to a foot of snow in Northeast

Senior girl pushes back, allowed to wear tuxedo to prom

Man halfway through his beer-only fast for Lent

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TribU: Lessons for life
Family smackdown: Should you get into the ring?

Family smackdown

Should you get into the ring? Defusing the drama at weddings, reunions and other major gatherings.

Hurt by cosmetics? Tell the feds

Hurt by cosmetics? Tell the feds

If you've ever suffered from a rash, hair loss or other problem, the FDA wants to hear from you. Even if you didn't follow directions.

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  • Early black female private investigator

    Vivian Bratton Wilson, 1918-2011

    Vivian Bratton Wilson stepped into an unusual role in the 1950s when she joined the Star Detective and Security Agency, a black woman in a profession dominated by men.

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Travel

  • Bob Dylan's New York

    Bob Dylan's New York

    As the rocker turns 70, you can follow his footsteps on your own walking tour of Manhattan.

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Opinion

  • Dozing truck drivers

    City, unions make it cushy for dozing truck drivers

    Zorn: A report from the city's inspector general is as sensational and infuriating as any TV-news "sweeps week" expose. Call it "Asleep at the Wheel." Or "Paid to Park."

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Today's columnists

Ask Amy

Ask Amy

Ex-fiance ponders options with cheater - March 31, 2011

Steve Chapman

Steve Chapman

False fears about concealed guns - March 31, 2011

Melissa Harris

Melissa Harris

Chicagoan helping cities harness their industrial strengths - March 31, 2011

John Kass

John Kass

Obama opposed to 'dumb' war, but that was so 2002 - March 31, 2011

Gail MarksJarvis

Gail MarksJarvis

Target date funds take aim at retirement goals - March 31, 2011

Jen Weigel

Jen Weigel

Growing up too soon - March 31, 2011

Jon Yates

Jon Yates

Problem: Death certificate lost in shuffle - March 31, 2011