Friday, September 30, 2011

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Metra train stopped at Naperville because of pedestrian incident
Metra train stopped at Naperville because of pedestrian incident

Trains on Metra’s Burlington Northern-Santa Fe line were stopped this evening because of a pedestrian incident.

Streeterville man killed by falling tree at Michigan golf course Streeterville man killed by falling tree at Michigan golf course

A Streeterville man who was a consultant for the PGA Tour was killed today when he was struck by a tree that fell while he was golfing at a course in Michigan.
Woman who drowned at Sybaris had fatal amount of alcohol, Xanax in her system Woman who drowned at Sybaris had fatal amount of alcohol, Xanax in her system

A 53-year-old Oswego woman who died at Sybaris Pool Suites in Frankfort this summer had a fatal amount of alcohol and Xanax in her system, but the cause of death was determined to be drowning, said Will County Chief Deputy Coroner Bob Brenczewski.
Carpertersville man gets 10 years for fatal West Chicago crash Carpertersville man gets 10 years for fatal West Chicago crash

A Carpentersville man who drove through a stop sign and killed another motorist in West Chicago before he fled the accident scene was sentenced today to 10 years in prison.
Man arrested in 1957 slaying of girl, 7, charged with raping 14-year-old girl Man arrested in 1957 slaying of girl, 7, charged with raping 14-year-old girl

A man arrested this summer for the 1957 slaying of a 7-year-old girl has now been charged with raping a 14-year-old girl who lived in Sycamore near DeKalb.
Falling chunk of concrete hits Metra locomotive Falling chunk of concrete hits Metra locomotive

Amtrak said today it believes the train platforms on the north concourse at Union Station are safe for pedestrians after a large piece of concrete fell from the overhead structure and struck a Metra locomotive engine Thursday.
Evanston mayor wants tickets for small amounts of pot Evanston mayor wants tickets for small amounts of pot

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl thinks anyone caught with 10 grams or less of pot does not intend to sell it, and so should only be ticketed and fined — not jailed.
Top cop says city doesn't need more officers right now Top cop says city doesn't need more officers right now

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the city doesn’t need more cops as it faces a $635 million budget gap.

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