David Schaper

David Schaper appears in the following:

United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

The CEO and two other high ranking officials at United Airlines resigned Tuesday in the midst of an internal and federal investigation.

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Illinois House Leaders Override Governor's Veto On Heroin Addiction Bill

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

Illinois lawmakers set aside their bitter partisan bickering Wednesday to override Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's partial veto of bill addressing the state's heroin crisis.

Illinois has one of the highest rates of heroin overdose deaths in the country, and the Chicago area has led the nation in the number of ...

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Pew Poll: U.S. Catholics Accept Non-Traditional Families

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

The poll by the Pew Research Center finds U.S. Catholics are surprisingly open-minded about certain social issues, with majorities often holding opinions contrary to church teaching.

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Ill. Gov. Removes Medicaid Coverage From Heroin Treatment Bill

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner acknowledges his state is dealing with a serious heroin addiction crisis, but he is stripping a key provision from a measure aimed at tackling the problem.

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In Town Hard-Hit By Katrina, Buyouts Offer Opportunity — For Lucky Few

Friday, August 21, 2015

Ten years ago, tiny Pearlington, Miss., got hit with a 30-foot wall of water, inundating homes that hadn't flooded in 50 years. Some rebuilt — repeatedly — but for others, the incentive isn't there.

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Heroin Crisis Ups Demand For Treatment As Program Funding Is Cut

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The demand for heroin addiction treatment is rising across the country. Chicago's heroin problem has been exacerbated by the state's funding shortages for its drug treatment programs.

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From The Eye Of The Hurricane To Near Oblivion: Katrina's Forgotten Town

Monday, August 03, 2015

Tiny Pearlington, Miss., was obliterated 10 years ago. In a town of 1,700, only two houses stood relatively unscathed. Volunteers did most rebuilding, for better or worse, and recovery has been slow.

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After Cold, Icy Winters, Lake Michigan Is Rising Rapidly

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Just two years after dropping to a record low, Lake Michigan's water level is rebounding at a near record rate. It's good news for restoring the habitat, but not so good for some who live on the lake.

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Busy Travel Weekend Raises Concerns About Transportation Infrastructure

Thursday, July 02, 2015

Expect heavy traffic and busy airports if traveling this Independence Day weekend. Travel industry groups say with unemployment down and wages ticking up, more Americans will be on the move.

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Justice Department Investigates Airlines For Possible Price Collusion

Thursday, July 02, 2015

The department is investigating whether U.S. airlines worked together to keep ticket prices high. Prosecutors want to know if they held back competition by limiting flights and seating capacity.

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Funerals Begin At Emanuel AME Church For Bible Study Shooting Victims

Friday, June 26, 2015

President Obama will be in Charleston for the funeral of Clementa Pinckney. The pastor of the church, who was also a state senator, was among 9 members gunned down last week during a Bible study.

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Bible Study Resumes At Emanuel AME Church 1 Week After Massacre

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Members of the Bible study gathered Wednesday night in the same room where 21-year-old Dylann Roof allegedly opened fire one week ago killing 9 people. The first two funerals are held Thursday.

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S.C. Lawmakers Vote To Consider Removing Confederate Flag

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The South Carolina House has approved a measure that allows them to consider removing the Confederate flag from the State House grounds. Legislators convened a session Tuesday to pass a state budget.

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S.C. Governor Calls For Removal Of State Capitol's Confederate Flag

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Gov. Nikki Haley on Monday called for the Confederate flag to be removed from the state capitol, following the shooting last week at the historic black church in Charleston. Nine people died.

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Charleston, S.C., Mass Shooting Renews Debate Over Confederate Flag

Monday, June 22, 2015

Since the shooting deaths of nine African-Americans in Charleston, S.C., people across the state are debating the Confederate flag's place on the state house grounds.

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Battle Over New Oil Train Standards Pits Safety Against Cost

Friday, June 19, 2015

Against the backdrop of several fiery derailments, safety advocates are questioning whether new federal rules meant to prevent incidents go far enough. Opponents say the new rules are too costly.

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Both Catholics, Non-Catholics Applaud Pope For Bold Remarks On Climate Change

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Catholics across the nation are reacting to a sweeping encyclical issued by Pope Francis on the issue of climate change. The 184-page papal letter explains that it is a global problem...

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Parties Say They Trust Hastert Judge's Impartiality

Thursday, June 11, 2015

The federal judge overseeing the criminal case of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert will continue to preside over it, even though he made campaign contributions to Hastert, as neither the prosecution nor the defense see it as a conflict of interest.

During Hastert's arraignment Tuesday, Chicago U.S. District Court Judge ...

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Former House Speaker Hastert Pleads Not Guilty In Hush Money Case

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is accused by federal prosecutors of illegally structuring bank withdrawals to evade reporting requirements, and then lying about it to the FBI.

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Dennis Hastert Pleads Not Guilty In Federal Court

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert plead not guilty in federal court Tuesday on charges he violated banking laws and lied about it to the FBI.

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