United Airlines works to reconnect with customers and restore battered reputation

A seat fitter attaches new leather coverings. (Photo for the Tribune by Robert Durell)

United Airlines cleaning up its act

For the first time in a decade, the airline is making over every aircraft in its fleet and working to restore its soiled reputation.

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Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler ripe for the picks

Dan Pompei: Everyone, it seems, has intercepted Jay Cutler this season. Well, everyone but Bob Costas, that is. He's on pace to throw 30 -- one short of a team record set by Sid Luckman in 1947.

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