Telling The Story Of 'The Hardest Hit Unit In Iraq'In 2007, journalist and former soldier Kelly Kennedy embedded with Charlie Company in Iraq. In 15 months, the 26th Infantry Regiment had the most casualties of any U.S. battalion since Vietnam. Kennedy details her year with the troops in her new book, They Fought for Each Other.One Book, One Chicago Selection Announced\"Brooklyn\" by Colm Tóibín Yesterday Chicago Public Library announced \"Brooklyn,\" by Colm Tóibín as its selection for Chicago's citywide book club. The book is set in the 1950s and follows its protagonist Eilis on her emigration from Ireland, where she has family, a sense of being, and a comfortable predetermined life, to her settlement in Brooklyn, where she knows no one. Just as she begins to ...Teens hear Afghani author of all-school bookFarah Ahmedi Hassan, the 22-year-old author of \"The Other Side of the Sky,\" related the story of her journey from war-torn Afghanistan to America to students at East Aurora High School this week.U.Va. planning professor's book sheds new light on foreclosuresCHARLOTTESVILLE — A new book by University of Virginia planning professor William Lucy looks more deeply at the reasons behind the foreclosure crisis and its future impact on cities and suburbs.Shelby's down-home historian\"If you come down to the river Bet you gonna find some people who live You don't have to worry if you got no money People on the river are happy to give\" -- John Fogerty Pat Tilton compiled and published a book about the history of Shelby the same year Chevrolet came out with a red, white and blue Vega -- 1976. Her labor of love ranged from 1886, when William R. Shelby laid out the town at the ...New Chicago One-Book pick: 'Brooklyn' by Colm ToibinEarly this afternoon, the mayor’s office will announce that “Brooklyn,” Colm Toibin’s 2009 novel about an Irish immigrant’s journey to 1950s Brooklyn, is the 18 th pick for the One Book, One Chicago citywide reading program.Bruce J. Graham, Chicago Architect Who Designed Sears Tower, Dies at 84Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago’s skyline.Milton Bradley said he was a prisoner in his own home while he was playing for the Chicago CubsMilton Bradley said he was a prisoner in his own home while he was playing for the Chicago Cubs.Saudis to host conference in ChicagoCommerce minister talks about the need for foreign investment Chicago Confidential: The Saudi commerce minister talked with us about the two-day Davos-style \"business opportunities forum\" it is hosting Chicago to entice U.S. investment, particularly in manufacturing.Chicago police plan to install covert camerasCriminals used to the blinking blue lights of Chicago's police cameras have learned to move outside their range. But soon there will be a greater chance the illegal activity will be captured by an undetectable camera that has a wider range.Man dies after jumping into Chicago River to elude policeA man died tonight after he jumped into the south branch of the Chicago River to elude police, officials said. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m., according to hospital spokesman Marcel Bright.
