Local News
Health care lawsuit: Health care premium costs for public employees remains a contentious topic. Is it legally possible for the State of Illinois or the city of Chicago to reduce its financial obligation by reforming the payment formula of retirement benefits? Does the Illinois Constitution prohibit such reformation? Federal appeals court kicks the Chicago case back to state courts.
Minnie Minoso dies: The first black Major League Baseball player to suit up for a Chicago team dies.
National/World News
Whistleblower concerns: The Obama administration’s response to “whistleblowers” who bring public attention to issues of federal overreach has some concerned. The transparency raises questions about in light of prosecution of people who have raised and revealed what’s behind the curtain.
Deflation concerns: See how deflation might affect businesses and consumers.
Leonard Nimoy dies: Spock has gone where everybody else goes. He certainly “lived long and prospered.”