Why Union Station doesn't workBlair Kamin : For starters, the 1969 destruction of the station's classically-inspired, riverfront concourse building and its replacement with an undistinguished commercial complex. It's a long--and sorry--tale.

Voter turnout low across Chicago areaVoter turnout in today's primary was  slowin Chicago and the suburbs. \"It would have to be an amazingly strong evening turnout to reach themiddle to upper 30s,\" said Chicago Board of Elections spokesman JimAllen. The \"30s\" he's referring to is 30 percent of registered voters.

Chrysler Revs Up 2010 Chicago Auto Show Food Drive to Benefit Haiti Earthquake Victims and Chicago Homeless Through A ...CHICAGO, Feb. 2 -- More than 40 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brand dealerships in the Chicagoland area will be collecting canned food donations beginning February 1, 2010 in collaboration with the 2010 Chicago Auto Show Food Drive to benefit A Safe Haven Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people in crisis and transition.