Denise LaSalle

For the worst in movies from 2009, see the lists by Hartlaub and LaSalle, beginning on Page 22. Read More

C. Bradley Culkin, 50, formerly of Watervliet, N.Y., died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, after being stricken at his parents' home in Watervliet. Read More

Homeowners face a new year of stagnant prices at best and falling values at worst, according to housing market analysts. Read More

In Illinois, since 1973, 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors have had to stand in adult court to face potential penalties for their crimes. Read More

Accused murderer Keith Mackowiak has tried several times in the last 2 1/2 years to replace LaSalle County Public Defender Tim Cappellini as his defense attorney, citing a myriad of complaints against the 20-year lawyer. Read More

Wiser from last year's free-fall, realty firms discovered a new mantra in 'affordable housing' and found help from banks who offered low interest home loans to build their businesses in 2009. Read More

Pittsburgh is attracting mid-size corporate and regional headquarters, reversing a trend of past decades that saw the city lose companies to other parts of the country, experts say. Read More

Direct commercial real estate investment in Europe will reach close to €70bn in 2009, according to new research from Jones Lang LaSalle. Read More