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People.com: Eddie Cibrian Rushed to Hospital After On-Set Injuryupdated: Wed Oct 05 2011 13:09:00

The actor sustained a deep gash on his right heel while shooting his TV series

Eddie Cibrian rushed to hospital after on-set injuryupdated: Wed Oct 05 2011 10:20:00

Eddie Cibrian was hurt Tuesday night on the Chicago set of "The Playboy Club," according to a report, adding injury to insult on a day when NBC canceled the much-maligned period drama.

People.com: Cindy Anthony Will Not Face Perjury Chargesupdated: Wed Jul 13 2011 14:31:00

"Our office is not pursuing perjury charges," says the Florida Attorney's Office

Softball game pits press vs. lawmakersupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 22:03:00

A team of lady lawmakers takes on female members of the press corps in a friendly game of softball.

People.com: Oasis Rocker Noel Gallagher Is Marriedupdated: Wed Jun 22 2011 13:10:00

The former frontman wed Sara MacDonald on Saturday in England

Justices say no to second appeal of convicted media executiveupdated: Tue May 31 2011 14:07:00

The Supreme Court took a pass Tuesday on revisiting the corporate fraud conviction of onetime media executive Conrad Black.

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: Federer's match-point woes continue at Paris Mastersupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 18:29:00

What do you make of Roger Federer losing yet another match after holding multiple match points? I'm sure questions about his mental toughness that have plagued him on and off throughout his career will be in full force again. --Aidan Encarnacion, Fremont, Calif.

Henry in the House: Nervous energy at an Obama news conferenceupdated: Sat Sep 11 2010 03:10:00

I'm always feeling this burst of nervous energy when I walk into the spectacular East Room for a presidential news conference. There's just been so much history in that room that it's hard not to feel the excitement of this one smaller moment in the grander sweep of White House history.

Feds: Couple refused to sell home to black radio personality, wifeupdated: Wed Aug 11 2010 12:59:00

A Chicago, Illinois, couple, their real estate agent and a real estate broker face charges of violating the federal Fair Housing Act for refusing to sell a $1.8 million home to black radio personality and comedian George Willborn, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.

People.com: Bernie Mac's Widow Sues Doctor for Wrongful Deathupdated: Fri Aug 06 2010 21:48:00

Rhonda McCullough is asking for $50,000 in damages in the suit which claims Dr. Rene M. Earles was negligent

Court approves bail for media mogul Conrad Blackupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 21:47:00

An appellate court on Monday ruled that jailed media mogul Conrad Black can be released on bail.

Twitter tells 'David on Demand' what to doupdated: Mon Jun 14 2010 13:18:00

On June 21, David Perez will give up free will for seven days.

People.com: Suze Orman Recovering after Emergency Appendectomyupdated: Thu Jun 10 2010 06:10:00

The financial advisor had the surgery the night of her 59th birthday in Chicago, says a rep

Web site examines the reality of women at 40updated: Fri Apr 09 2010 09:41:00

Grace Wynter, a bright and bubbly young woman with piercing brown eyes, was among the "jobless and discouraged" last year.

People.com: Roger Ebert Silenced by Jaw Cancer, Surgeryupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 08:46:00

The 67-year-old movie reviewer has found other ways to communicate and give his thoughts on films

Intriguing people for December 29, 2009updated: Tue Dec 29 2009 11:23:00

Mark Kirk The Illinois congressman, now the front-runner in the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate, is facing an attack ad that questions his sexual orientation. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that opponent Andy Martin, already controversial for previous remarks about Barack Obama, has run for offices in Illinois, Florida and Connecticut but has never won. He taped a commercial questioning whether Kirk is gay -- and radio stations have told the Sun-Times that federal communications rules don't permit them to edit the ads. Spokesman Erik Elk said that Kirk, a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer, was unavailable for comment because he is on active duty over the holidays. Elk issued this statement: "The ad is not true and is degrading to the political process. The people of Illinois deserve better." Kirk, whose candidacy was endorsed by his ex-wife, faces five opponents in the Republican primary on February 2.

People.com: Tiger Woods and Wife in Seclusion at Florida Mansionupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 11:14:00

Reportedly in marriage counseling - and renegotiating their prenup - the couple stick close to home

Marge Simpson graces Playboy coverupdated: Tue Oct 13 2009 15:09:00

If those coveted 20-something readers can't identify with Hugh Hefner, maybe they will with "The Simpsons."

People.com: Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package at Oprah Studioupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 16:13:00

A backpack with wires hanging out of it is found in a flowerbed outside Winfrey's studio

People.com: Report: Jennifer Hudson Is Pregnantupdated: Mon Jun 01 2009 15:38:00

The Oscar winner has a baby shower in downtown Chicago

SI.com: Peavy turns down proposed trade to White Soxupdated: Thu May 21 2009 20:22:00

Padres ace Jake Peavy informed his team late Thursday afternoon that he was rejecting the team's proposed trade with the White Sox, SI.com has confirmed.

Boston Globe backs off threat to shut paper downupdated: Mon May 04 2009 13:13:00

The Boston Globe will not take immediate action to shut down the newspaper after reaching agreements with six of its employees' seven unions, it said Monday.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says he's cooperating with ethics probeupdated: Wed Apr 08 2009 16:16:00

Illinois Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Wednesday he is cooperating with a preliminary congressional ethics investigation into whether he was involved in possibly improper efforts to secure President Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Obama says thanks on last day as Illinois senatorupdated: Sun Nov 16 2008 09:26:00

President-elect Barack Obama said "a very affectionate thanks" to the people of Illinois in a letter published Sunday in the Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers across his home state.

People.com: Usher, Tameka Foster Expecting a Babyupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 16:20:00

This will be the second child for the R&B star and his wife

SI.com: Report: News not good for White Sox' Quentinupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 14:58:00

NEW YORK (SI.com) -- White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin received some bad news from an MRI on his right forearm and wrist, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The injuries have kept Quentin, one of the AL's leading MVP candidates, out of the lineup since Monday.

Commentary: Media's job is to focus on facts, not rumorsupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 09:52:00

Two recent stories are a prime example of how important it is for the media to confront the reality of rumors in the age of the Internet.

'Sound Off' with Roland Martinupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 09:52:00

Roland Martin's weekly commentary talks about whether Bill Clinton is a racist.

People.com: Kanye Spoofs Himself - But Blasts Criticsupdated: Wed Jul 09 2008 14:16:00

The singer pokes fun at his stardom, and denies he's in anger management training

People.com: R. Kelly Acquitted of Child Pornography Chargesupdated: Sat Jun 14 2008 09:07:00

The Grammy award winning singer "looked relieved" after 14 counts were dismissed

Reporter refuses to testify at R. Kelly trialupdated: Wed Jun 04 2008 13:28:00

A Chicago Sun-Times reporter isn't going to answer questions at R. Kelly's child pornography trial.

Time.com: Judge: Jury Selection to Begin in R. Kelly Caseupdated: Fri May 09 2008 17:00:00

Cook County Circuit Court Judge Vincent Gaughan denied a defense motion to again postpone the trial in which the Grammy-winning R&B singer is accused of having sex with a girl as young as 13 on videotape

Time.com: Will R. Kelly Finally Go on Trial?updated: Wed May 07 2008 11:00:00

The R&B star's trial on charges of having sex with a minor has been thwarted several times since 2002. Now he may get his day in court

People.com: CSI Friends: 'We've Been Worried' About Gary Dourdanupdated: Fri May 02 2008 16:45:00

Show sources say the star's arrest for alleged drug possession was not a surprise

Time.com: Recovering Roger Ebert Aims to Make Festivalupdated: Mon Apr 21 2008 17:00:00

The film critic, still recovering from hip surgery, hopes to make it to his annual namesake film festival this week

People.com: Roger Ebert Back in Hospitalupdated: Thu Jan 24 2008 13:44:00

Film critic Roger Ebert, who has been fighting a lengthy battle with cancer, re-entered the hospital Thursday, he announced on his Web site.

People.com: Heath Ledger Found Deadupdated: Wed Jan 23 2008 09:23:00

Heath Ledger, the actor who quickly transformed from Aussie heartthrob to Oscar nominee and doting dad, was found dead at his Manhattan residence Tuesday, a New York police spokesman confirms. He was 28.

SI.com: Drew Packham: Thornton, Davis join Rookie Rankingsupdated: Mon Jan 07 2008 14:33:00

A new coach and a new year brought out the best in rookie Joakim Noah.

People.com: Dennis & Kimberly Quaid Sue Drug Companyupdated: Wed Dec 05 2007 11:02:00

Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberly have sued the manufacturer of the drug Heparin, according to court documents filed in Cook County, Ill.

Missing woman's aunt speaksupdated: Thu Nov 08 2007 11:08:00

CNN's John Roberts talks to the aunt of an Illinois woman reported missing late last month.

Disappearance of cop's fourth wife suspicious, relatives sayupdated: Thu Nov 08 2007 11:08:00

Police are using tracking dogs, airplanes, infrared sensors and volunteers on foot Tuesday to look for a young mother who disappeared nine days ago, leaving her 4- and 2-year-old children behind.

People.com: Usher Marries Tameka Foster in Private Ceremonyupdated: Mon Aug 06 2007 14:34:00

After abruptly canceling his Hamptons wedding to stylist Tameka Foster last Saturday, Usher became a married man Friday in Atlanta, a source confirms to PEOPLE.

Time.com: Media Mogul Conrad Black Convictedupdated: Mon Jul 16 2007 12:15:00

Fallen media tycoon Conrad Black was convicted Friday of mail fraud, one of 13 counts he faced for allegedly swindling shareholders out of millions of dollars

SI.com: Jon Heyman: White Sox, Buehrle working on contract extensionupdated: Thu Jun 28 2007 08:39:00

The White Sox are in serious talks to sign Mark Buehrle to a contract extension.

SI.com: Boatright chooses college before high schoolupdated: Fri Jun 22 2007 00:27:00

Ryan Boatright, an eighth-grader from Illinois, already has his college decision out of the way after committing to USC this week.

Schneider: Obama starting to show a few bumpsupdated: Wed Mar 28 2007 17:00:00

Barack Obama is running for president as an outsider and a newcomer, someone untainted by cynicism.

SI.com: The 10 Spot: Feb. 6, 2007updated: Tue Feb 06 2007 10:03:00

1. Despite winning the Super Bowl MVP award, Peyton Manning declined to do the traditional "I'm going to Disney World" commercial. Good for him. Why should Peyton sell out now?

The role that made Helen Mirren 'nervous'updated: Mon Jan 29 2007 13:26:00

Helen Mirren bears little resemblance to Elizabeth II, given the British monarch's prim, carefully weighed responses and slow, proper walk.

Obama considers presidential runupdated: Sun Oct 22 2006 19:53:00

Sen. Barack Obama said Sunday that he may run for president in 2008, despite previous assertions that he would complete his current six-year senatorial term, which ends in 2011.

Movies have been in on this for a long timeupdated: Thu May 18 2006 08:54:00

Ron Howard had an interesting point.

Stuff rich people get for freeupdated: Fri Mar 03 2006 01:40:00

Once upon a time -- like about, oh, 1988 -- stars didn't receive anything for presenting and participating in the Oscars. It was an honor just to be asked.

Business 2.0: Sculley, McCaw back startup Telloupdated: Mon Jan 23 2006 13:14:00

Former Apple CEO John Sculley, Nextel and AT&T Wireless founder Craig McCaw, VOIP pioneer Jeff Pulver, and telecom banker Michael Price are backing a startup, Tello, which plans to merge instant messaging, VOIP, and cellphones.

Review: Two films better heard than seenupdated: Tue Dec 27 2005 15:17:00

One of the less happy facts of filmmaking is that some really strong music can be overlooked because it's created for a film that doesn't knock over the box office. Or even slash a big "Z" on the concession stand.

Novak: 'I will reveal all' updated: Thu Jun 30 2005 14:21:00

Time Inc. announced Thursday it will turn over the subpoenaed records from journalist Matt Cooper regarding the leak of a CIA operative's name, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear an appeal in the case.

An 'Ordinary Life' not so ordinaryupdated: Thu Mar 03 2005 13:36:00

Amy Krouse Rosenthal can relate to those Apple iPod ads that assert, "Life is random."

Journalists facing jailupdated: Tue Feb 15 2005 16:08:00

The case grew out of a 2003 report by Robert Novak, a syndicated columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times as well as a co-host of CNN's "Crossfire."

CNNMoney: Illinois to fight FDA on drug importsupdated: Tue Aug 17 2004 07:08:00

The state of Illinois is set to announce a program to help its citizens buy drugs at a cheaper price from pharmacies in Canada and Europe, according to published reports, a move that would put it at odds with the Food and Drug Administration.

CNNMoney: Barclays withdraw Hollinger offerupdated: Tue Mar 02 2004 07:58:00

British tycoons David and Frederick Barclay announced they will withdraw their offer for Hollinger International, following a Delaware judge's ruling last Friday that Conrad Black is not authorized to sell his stake in the company.

Long-awaited 'Passion' hits screenupdated: Tue Feb 24 2004 13:37:00

After months of debate, speculation and curiosity, Mel Gibson's film "The Passion of the Christ" opens Wednesday.

CNNMoney: Hollinger removes Black; sues himupdated: Sun Jan 18 2004 02:05:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. said late on Saturday it was ousting media tycoon Conrad Black as its chairman and suing him and one of his top deputies for more than $200 million.

Fortune: Box Office Bombsupdated: Mon Dec 30 2002 00:01:00

Movie studios make plenty of bad films: For every E.T., there's a Waterworld. But it's a rare clunker that forces the parent company to reshoot its financial picture. Disney's Treasure Planet was t...

Fortune: Papers Lose Tweedy 'Tude, Find Black Ink THE TRIUMPH OF OLD MEDIA, PT. 1updated: Mon Jun 08 1998 00:01:00

Newspapers should have been dead by now. They lost nearly 5.5 million subscribers between 1986 and 1996, and pundits declared the end was near. Young people didn't read, they said. The Net would re...

Fortune: ROBERT MCCORMICK WAS THE GENUINE ARTICLE THE LATE CHICAGO TRIBUNE PUBLISHER, AS REVEALED IN A NEW BIOGRAPHY, updated: Mon Sep 08 1997 00:01:00

Where is he now? I don't mean Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. He's dead--and likely worse. If Franklin Roosevelt (his nemesis) had any pull with God, McCormick is currently r...

Fortune: WHO SAYS THEY'RE INDEPENDENT? THE TRUTH ABOUT HOLLYWOOD'S HIGHBROW STUDIOSupdated: Mon Apr 14 1997 00:01:00

INDEPENDENTS' DAY IN OSCAR RACE --Daily News of Los Angeles

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