Yelp gets bad reviews of its own

Yelp is one of the most popular, fast-growing online review sites. (AP)

Yelp gets bad reviews of its own

Criticism of Yelp by businesses is mounting as more allege in lawsuits that the online consumer review site offered to manipulate reviews in exchange for advertising.

Chciago area gas prices jump 11 cents this week

Average prices at Chicago gas pumps cracked $3 a gallon on Friday, and motorists better get used to paying that much.

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K.C. Johnson says Bulls fans should "shower LeBron James with love" when he plays their struggling team tonight, in the hopes that he will return the favor in the offseason by coming to Chicago.

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Ozzie's no-comment heightens Sox tensions after son resigns

Jay-Z live at the UC (pics)

Jay-Z live at the UC (photos)

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Chicago's nightlife in pictures

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Horse flies his way to safety

Horse flies his way to safety

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LeBron James partying in Chicago

LeBron James partying in Chicago

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