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Cardinal George Thinking Ahead To Retirement As He Undergoes Cancer Treatment
For the first time since being diagnosed with cancer and beginning a long and difficult course of treatment, Cardinal Francis George was speaking out about his fight for life, as well as his future.
Opinion: Despite Obama Attacks Romney Will Win The Senior Vote
Obama has been moving the needle with seniors using distorted arguments about Social Security and Medicare. Fortunately for GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney, seniors’ top concern is the economy’s struggles under Obama and seniors have overwhelming voted Republican in the last two presidential elections.
Archdiocese Seeking Agreement For Priest Who Doesn’t Want To Leave
The Chicago Archdiocese says it looking for a respectful agreement for an 80-year-old priest who is resisting attempts to get him to move from his South Side parish.
Chicago’s Top FBI Official Retiring
Robert Grant, special agent-in-charge, will step down Sept. 3. He’s taking a job with the Walt Disney Corporation.
Daley Reflects On First Year Of Retirement
More than a year after leaving office, Richard M. Daley reflected on his time as mayor on Monday, and spoke about missing his late wife Maggie, missing everyday people, and even missing the media who covered him for almost a quarter century as mayor.
Lincolnwood School Officials Quit Amid Spending Controversy
One week after voters in north suburban Lincolnwood District 74 overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to finance construction of a new school building, its two top leaders are out.
McDonald’s CEO Skinner Set To Retire
The chief executive officer of Oak Brook-based McDonald’s Corp. has decided to retire later this year.
Daley Talks About Life After City Hall, Losing Maggie
Nine months after leaving City Hall, former Mayor Richard M. Daley isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet. Wednesday night, Daley opened up about his life out of office, and life without his late wife, Maggie.
Cardinal George Names Priest As Church CFO
Francis Cardinal George must submit his resignation to Pope Benedict when he turns 75 Friday, and he wants to make sure that his financial house is in order when he leaves.
Chef Charlie Trotter Says It’s Time To Retire, In His ‘Prime’
The man credited with helping foster Chicago’s reputation as a major food city is hanging up his white coat and tall puffy hat to pursue travel and academic interests.
Cardinal George Doesn’t Want To Retire As Chicago’s Bishop Yet
Cardinal Francis George will be submitting a letter of retirement as Chicago’s archbishop to the Pope next month when he turns 75, but he said he hopes the Pope won’t accept it.
State Sen. Schoenberg To Retire When Term Ends
Illinois State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-Evanston) has decided to retire at the end of his current term, after 22 years in the General Assembly.
Cardinal’s Retirement May Not Be So Imminent
When Francis Cardinal George turns 75 on Jan. 16, he’s required by church law to hand in his resignation. But after 15 years as Archbishop of Chicago, he’s not ready to step down just yet, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Jim Williams Looks Back With His Old Boss, Mayor Daley
Mayor Richard M. Daley has discussed his legacy in a series of interviews. But CBS 2’s Jim Williams had a different conversation with the mayor.
Daley Hopes For Exhibit In Library
As he winds down his last few days in office, Mayor Richard M. Daley is reflecting on his legacy and the kind of honor he’d like after he ends his 22-year run at City Hall this coming Monday.
Daley To Host Open House At City Hall
Mayor Richard M. Daley’s 22 years in office end in just one week, and today, he is thanking Chicagoans for their support with an open house at City Hall.
Daley Not Concrete On Plans For Life After Mayor’s Office
Mayor Richard M. Daley is being a bit evasive about what he plans to do with all his energy after he leaves office.
Mayor Daley Presides Over Last City Council Meeting
After 22 years in office, Mayor Richard M. Daley presided over his final City Council meeting.
Gary Mayor Rudy Clay Getting Ready To Bow Out
Next Tuesday is Election Day in Northwest Indiana, and in Gary, voters will choose nominees to become replace longtime Mayor RUdy Clay
Facing Suspension, Manny Ramirez Retires
In a surprising turn of events, Manny Ramirez has retired from baseball. According to reports, Ramirez tested positive for a banned substance and was facing a 100 game suspension.
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