NPR People: Cheryl Corley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100387&ft=1&f=2100387 Based in NPR's Chicago Bureau, Cheryl Corley travels throughout the Midwest covering issues and events from Ohio to South Dakota. She has a specific interest in housing and has reported on the early 2000s housing boom, about efforts to revamp public housing, and about a new approach to homebuilding — miniaturization. Her story about those who design and live in extraordinarily tiny homes on wheels became one of NPR's top emailed stories. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Cheryl Corley http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100387&ft=1&f=2100387 yes Chicago School Board Chief's Death Raises Questions Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614366&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614366&ft=1&f=2100387 Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself. 0 no Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself.

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]]> Black Males Hit Extra Hard By Unemployment The country's spiraling unemployment rate continues to take a particular toll on men. The "he-cession," as it's sometimes called, has hit African-American men especially hard, increasing their unemployment rate to more than 17 percent last month. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120351534&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120351534&ft=1&f=2100387 The country's spiraling unemployment rate continues to take a particular toll on men. The "he-cession," as it's sometimes called, has hit African-American men especially hard, increasing their unemployment rate to more than 17 percent last month. 285 no The country's spiraling unemployment rate continues to take a particular toll on men. The "he-cession," as it's sometimes called, has hit African-American men especially hard, increasing their unemployment rate to more than 17 percent last month.

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]]> Ill. Town Looks To Detainees To Solve Joblessness Officials in Thomson, Ill., say their economically hard-pressed area is ready and willing to house Guantanamo Bay detainees. They would be housed in a nearly vacant prison that would be converted to a federal facility. Area residents are divided over the plan. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120488582&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120488582&ft=1&f=2100387 Officials in Thomson, Ill., say their economically hard-pressed area is ready and willing to house Guantanamo Bay detainees. They would be housed in a nearly vacant prison that would be converted to a federal facility. Area residents are divided over the plan. 205 no Officials in Thomson, Ill., say their economically hard-pressed area is ready and willing to house Guantanamo Bay detainees. They would be housed in a nearly vacant prison that would be converted to a federal facility. Area residents are divided over the plan.

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]]> Guantanamo Prisoners May Be Illinois-Bound Federal prison officials visited the Thomson Correctional Facility on Monday as Democrats, led by Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. Pat Quinn, push a plan to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay there. Some Republican lawmakers say, however, the Chicago area would become a terrorist target if the plan went ahead. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120470676&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120470676&ft=1&f=2100387 Federal prison officials visited the Thomson Correctional Facility on Monday as Democrats, led by Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. Pat Quinn, push a plan to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay there. Some Republican lawmakers say, however, the Chicago area would become a terrorist target if the plan went ahead. 247 no Federal prison officials visited the Thomson Correctional Facility on Monday as Democrats, led by Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. Pat Quinn, push a plan to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay there. Some Republican lawmakers say, however, the Chicago area would become a terrorist target if the plan went ahead.

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]]> Will New Owners Boost Chicago Cubs? A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Chicago Cubs can be acquired by the family of billionaire J. Joseph Ricketts for $845 million. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113816673&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113816673&ft=1&f=2100387 A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Chicago Cubs can be acquired by the family of billionaire J. Joseph Ricketts for $845 million. 70 no A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Chicago Cubs can be acquired by the family of billionaire J. Joseph Ricketts for $845 million.

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]]> Thinking Of New Windows? Save Your Energy Anyone replacing old, drafty windows at home with new energy-efficient ones can get a federal tax credit of up to $1,500. But energy experts say there are less expensive ways to reduce energy costs. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112451988&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112451988&ft=1&f=2100387 Anyone replacing old, drafty windows at home with new energy-efficient ones can get a federal tax credit of up to $1,500. But energy experts say there are less expensive ways to reduce energy costs. 268 no Anyone replacing old, drafty windows at home with new energy-efficient ones can get a federal tax credit of up to $1,500. But energy experts say there are less expensive ways to reduce energy costs.

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]]> IOC Deals Chicago Olympic Shock It's not a huge surprise that Rio de Janiero won the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio made a strong case in arguing that the games had never been to South America. But for the International Olympic Committee to cut Chicago in the <em>first</em> round of voting? <em>That</em> was a shocker. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113465191&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113465191&ft=1&f=2100387 It's not a huge surprise that Rio de Janiero won the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio made a strong case in arguing that the games had never been to South America. But for the International Olympic Committee to cut Chicago in the <em>first</em> round of voting? <em>That</em> was a shocker. 176 no It's not a huge surprise that Rio de Janiero won the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio made a strong case in arguing that the games had never been to South America. But for the International Olympic Committee to cut Chicago in the first round of voting? That was a shocker.

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]]> Rio To Host 2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janiero will host the 2016 Olympic Games, beating out the Spanish capital, Madrid, for the honors. Members of the International Olympic Committee earlier voted to deny Chicago and Tokyo the games. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113448180&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113448180&ft=1&f=2100387 Rio de Janiero will host the 2016 Olympic Games, beating out the Spanish capital, Madrid, for the honors. Members of the International Olympic Committee earlier voted to deny Chicago and Tokyo the games. 222 no Rio de Janiero will host the 2016 Olympic Games, beating out the Spanish capital, Madrid, for the honors. Members of the International Olympic Committee earlier voted to deny Chicago and Tokyo the games.

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]]> Chicago, Tokyo Lose Out As Olympic Sites The International Olympic Committee has eliminated Chicago and Tokyo as candidates to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite a last-minute trip by President Obama to lobby for Chicago. The competition comes down to Rio de Janeiro and Madrid. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:52:42 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113433264&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113433264&ft=1&f=2100387 The International Olympic Committee has eliminated Chicago and Tokyo as candidates to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite a last-minute trip by President Obama to lobby for Chicago. The competition comes down to Rio de Janeiro and Madrid. no The International Olympic Committee has eliminated Chicago and Tokyo as candidates to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite a last-minute trip by President Obama to lobby for Chicago. The competition comes down to Rio de Janeiro and Madrid.

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]]> Obama Makes Pitch For Olympics In Chicago In Copenhagen Friday, Olympic officials will announce which city will host the 2016 games. Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the contenders. The Chicago team, including President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, made its case. Now, they're waiting for the vote. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113423319&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113423319&ft=1&f=2100387 In Copenhagen Friday, Olympic officials will announce which city will host the 2016 games. Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the contenders. The Chicago team, including President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, made its case. Now, they're waiting for the vote. 244 no In Copenhagen Friday, Olympic officials will announce which city will host the 2016 games. Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the contenders. The Chicago team, including President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, made its case. Now, they're waiting for the vote.

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]]> Lobbying Begins In Denmark For 2016 Olympics The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee is now under way. On Friday, the IOC will decide which of four cities will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago represents the bid for the United States. It's running against Rio de Janiero, Madrid, and Tokyo. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113405219&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113405219&ft=1&f=2100387 The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee is now under way. On Friday, the IOC will decide which of four cities will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago represents the bid for the United States. It's running against Rio de Janiero, Madrid, and Tokyo. 228 no The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee is now under way. On Friday, the IOC will decide which of four cities will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago represents the bid for the United States. It's running against Rio de Janiero, Madrid, and Tokyo.

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]]> Chicago Pulls Out All The Stops To Host Olympics The International Olympic Committee will decide Friday whether Chicago or one of its competitors will host the summer Games of 2016. Lobbying is intense at the IOC meeting in Copenhagen. First Lady Michelle Obama has been meeting privately with delegates as she campaigns for her hometown. President Obama will star in the city's final presentation. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374411&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374411&ft=1&f=2100387 The International Olympic Committee will decide Friday whether Chicago or one of its competitors will host the summer Games of 2016. Lobbying is intense at the IOC meeting in Copenhagen. First Lady Michelle Obama has been meeting privately with delegates as she campaigns for her hometown. President Obama will star in the city's final presentation. 290 no The International Olympic Committee will decide Friday whether Chicago or one of its competitors will host the summer Games of 2016. Lobbying is intense at the IOC meeting in Copenhagen. First Lady Michelle Obama has been meeting privately with delegates as she campaigns for her hometown. President Obama will star in the city's final presentation.

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]]> Chicago Tries Heavy-Hitters To Boost Olympic Bid With one week to go until the International Olympic Committee selects the host city for the 2016 games, Chicago is hoping star power in the form of Oprah Winfrey and one of the Obamas will boost its bid. But how would hosting the Olympics really benefit the city that wins the competition? Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113217370&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113217370&ft=1&f=2100387 With one week to go until the International Olympic Committee selects the host city for the 2016 games, Chicago is hoping star power in the form of Oprah Winfrey and one of the Obamas will boost its bid. But how would hosting the Olympics really benefit the city that wins the competition? 216 no With one week to go until the International Olympic Committee selects the host city for the 2016 games, Chicago is hoping star power in the form of Oprah Winfrey and one of the Obamas will boost its bid. But how would hosting the Olympics really benefit the city that wins the competition?

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]]> Yale Killing Defied Tight Lab Security Yale graduate student Annie Le was killed in an animal research lab &mdash; an unusual murder scene, because such labs are usually heavily monitored, wired with cameras and other security features. They're designed to protect people and property as well as the animals that provide valuable information for researchers conducting scientific experiments. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112933564&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112933564&ft=1&f=2100387 Yale graduate student Annie Le was killed in an animal research lab &mdash; an unusual murder scene, because such labs are usually heavily monitored, wired with cameras and other security features. They're designed to protect people and property as well as the animals that provide valuable information for researchers conducting scientific experiments. 242 no Yale graduate student Annie Le was killed in an animal research lab — an unusual murder scene, because such labs are usually heavily monitored, wired with cameras and other security features. They're designed to protect people and property as well as the animals that provide valuable information for researchers conducting scientific experiments.

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]]> Midwestern States All Aboard High-Speed-Rail Push The White House is full of Chicago natives now, but is that enough to win federal funding for the proposed high-speed Chicago hub network? Advocates say such a network would connect Midwestern cities and provide a needed boost to the regional economy by creating jobs. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112561131&ft=1&f=2100387 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112561131&ft=1&f=2100387 The White House is full of Chicago natives now, but is that enough to win federal funding for the proposed high-speed Chicago hub network? Advocates say such a network would connect Midwestern cities and provide a needed boost to the regional economy by creating jobs. 310 no The White House is full of Chicago natives now, but is that enough to win federal funding for the proposed high-speed Chicago hub network? Advocates say such a network would connect Midwestern cities and provide a needed boost to the regional economy by creating jobs.

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