Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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Hammond to close its 2 remaining library branches
Hammond to close its 2 remaining library branches

Hammond is closing its two remaining library branches to deal with a more than $800,000 cash shortfall.

5th straight day of showers seen 5th straight day of showers seen

Today will be the fifth consecutive day with showers and that string is likely to be extended two more days, says WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling.
Michigan Avenue repaving begins today Michigan Avenue repaving begins today

A resurfacing project is scheduled to begin today on North Michigan Avenue, closing lanes and limiting parking.
Woman tries to rob Lincoln Park drug store with fake grenade Woman tries to rob Lincoln Park drug store with fake grenade

Police arrested a woman who tried to hold up a Lincoln Park drug store with a phony hand grenade, authorities said this morning.
Man shot, critically injured by bike-riding attacker Man shot, critically injured by bike-riding attacker

A 22-year-old man was critically wounded Tuesday afternoon by a bicycle-riding gunman in the city's Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side, police said.
Emanuel, aldermen dismiss Lake Shore Drive tolls, but like other revenue ideas Emanuel, aldermen dismiss Lake Shore Drive tolls, but like other revenue ideas

Chicago won't be charging tolls on Lake Shore Drive anytime soon, nor is a city income tax on the table, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and aldermen indicated Tuesday.
Tape played at trial has alleged shooter saying he fired at slain cop Tape played at trial has alleged shooter saying he fired at slain cop

Shawn Gaston was under arrest in the drive-by shooting of a Chicago police officer two years ago when he repeatedly denied he had been in the alleged getaway car — a vehicle owned by his mother.
Survey finds most parents support longer CPS school day idea Survey finds most parents support longer CPS school day idea

A parent-advocacy group whose members have criticized Chicago Public Schools’ efforts to offer financial incentives for a lengthened school day found that most respondents to its online survey support a longer day.

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