Monday, September 26, 2011

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Michelle Obama stresses important of girls pusuing science, math, technology
Michelle Obama stresses important of girls pusuing science, math, technology

WASHINGTON—First lady Michelle Obama on Monday touted the importance of girls pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math, though admitted she became a lawyer because she was “bad at these subjects.”

Family members suspect drugs in 5 Indiana deaths Family members suspect drugs in 5 Indiana deaths

LAUREL, Ind. — A driver in rural Indiana made a startling discovery, finding a young girl walking in the road, alone.
Topinka says recession would hurt already shaky Illinois finances Topinka says recession would hurt already shaky Illinois finances

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Monday said she fears what will happen in Illinois should the nation slip back into recession, warning the state’s finances are so bad there’s nothing to fall back on.
Man fatally shot on SE side Man fatally shot on SE side

A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead this afternoon shortly after being shot on the Southeast Side, officials said.
Michigan Ave. bridge raised as golfers promote Ryder Cup Michigan Ave. bridge raised as golfers promote Ryder Cup

The Michigan Avenue bridge was up for about 15 minutes during rush hour this afternoon as two professional golfers tried to hit a ball from the 16th floor of the Trump Tower to a barge on the far side of the bridge.
Cemetery worker charged with stealing $2,000 guitar from casket Cemetery worker charged with stealing $2,000 guitar from casket

A grounds superintendent at a Wisconsin cemetery is accused of stealing a $2,000 guitar from the casket of a man who died recently.
Off-duty officer shoots home intruder Off-duty officer shoots home intruder

An off-duty police officer shot an intruder at the officer’s home in unincorporated DuPage County near Wheaton early Saturday morning, the DuPage County Sheriff’s office announced today.
Chicago woman sues in stage-collapse death of same-sex partner Chicago woman sues in stage-collapse death of same-sex partner

A Chicago woman who lost her same-sex partner in a tragic stage collapse accident in Indiana has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the state to seek damages, her attorney announced today.

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