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Stars come out for Oprah Winfrey's farewell party

Usher kisses Oprah Winfrey, surrounded by guests during the taping of "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular." (Michael Tercha/Tribune)

Stars come out for Oprah's farewell

In the house that Michael Jordan built, another international superstar whose fame was bred in Chicago said farewell to her fans Tuesday night and they to her. Megastar after megastar came out to show support for Oprah Winfrey as she taped some of her final episodes.

Couples say 'I don't' to art installation

Art disrupts wedding plans at Chicago's Art Institute

Art is in the eye of the beholder but several couples are giving bad reviews to a new installation on the terrace of the Art Institute's Modern Wing, where they booked their weddings. It's "like a clown's nightmare," one man said.

Emanuel's $75 million in cuts short on specifics

Patients' Right to Know Act passes Assembly

Schwarzenegger's plans terminated? Experts say no

Illinois has spent $230 million to keep 27 firms in state

'Managed lanes' considered for the Eisenhower

Report faults staffing for alleged sex attacks at hospital

Giffords to undergo skull surgery to replace bone

Senate Republicans block action on oil tax breaks

U.S. sues Starbucks for firing dwarf from barista job

Video: Going to casino school

TribU: Lessons for Life

Office e-mail disasters

Office e-mail disasters

Recovering from the classic outbox blooper isn't easy. But there are some steps you can take to minimize the damage.

So tired of sauvignon blanc

So tired of sauvignon blanc

Are you looking for a different white? Here are some great bottles to try, suggested by some wine experts.

Latest from the University of Phoenix:

MBA enrollment trends in recession and boom economies

According to Meinhardt, during a recession when the economy dives, people often flock to business schools.

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  • Twins' slugger Harmon Killebrew

    Harmon Killebrew dies at 74; Hall of Famer was one of baseball's premier home-run hitters

    Harmon Killebrew, a Hall of Fame slugger who became one of baseball's premier home-run hitters with the Minnesota Twins, has died. He was 74.

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  • Lesser known man-made wonders

    Lesser known man-made wonders

    Most travelers know the famous wonders of the world, but what about the lesser known man-made wonders? They're just as amazing.

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  • Some advice for Obama, graduates

    A free non-boring commencement speech for Obama

    John Kass: President Barack Obama's commencement speeches have been known to lull thousands of college graduates to sleep. I hereby give him the rights to use mine.

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John Kass

John Kass

A free non-boring commencement speech for Obama - May 18, 2011

Gail MarksJarvis

Gail MarksJarvis

Signs of slowing economy spooking investors - May 18, 2011

Clarence Page

Clarence Page

Can this party get its groove on? - May 18, 2011

Phil Rosenthal

Phil Rosenthal

Oprah Winfrey spectacle stands out in a sea of farewells - May 18, 2011

Eric Zorn

Eric Zorn

Promise of a pledge - May 18, 2011