Even President Obama had a hard time paying his student loans. more ›

The U.S. Dept. of Education expects 1.7 million students to graduate with bachelor's degrees this year. The good news is surveys indicate hiring new graduates will increase. The bad news is surveys indicate two out of every five graduates are delinquent or short on loan payments. more ›

Chicago Police Officer Richard Francis, tragically killed in the line of duty early Wednesday morning, is remembered. [Trib, S-T] more ›