Longtime educator at York High School, College of DuPageBefore the idea became commonly accepted, Helen Grace Gum Westlake believed that the study of home economics was more than just cooking and sewing.

Retired U. of C. economics professor known for international work in public financeLarry Sjaastad, an applied theorist known for his international work in public finance and macro and development economics, was a longtime member of the University of Chicago's storied economics faculty.

Darien police sergeant was 'there when you needed him'James Borsilli graduated from Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle with a degree in international business and economics, and the ambition of working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Transit boss says it's too early to talk about possible 2012 service cuts or fare hikesReductions in transit investment coupled with "perverse economics'' threaten the CTA's ability to ever modernize its aging system and nurture ridership growth, new CTA President Forrest Claypool said Wednesday.

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Whitney says his foes are relying on 'fantasy economics'CARBONDALE, Ill. — Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican state Sen. Bill Brady clashed on taxes and jobs Thursday night during a debate in southern Illinois.