U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley gave this speech on the floor of Congress to recognize the 40th anniversary of WXRT 93.1 and morning show host Lin Brehmer's 20th anniversary with the station. more ›

Arlo Guthrie's 18-minute epic song "Alice's Restaurant" will be played on WXRT at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. today. more ›

• The WHO has declared the swine flu outbreak a global pandemic, the first in 41 years. One company who is benefiting is local company Baxter.
• The Supreme Court has turned down Conrad Black's request for release on bail pending his appeal.
• Mayor Daley surfaced long enough today to confirm layoff notices to city workers will be going out tomorrow.