Friday, October 21, 2011

Life for Christmas slaying / Schmich on Ebert / Bob Newhart honored

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Life for Christmas slaying: 'You have a heart that is malignant'

An angry Cook County judge imposed a mandatory life sentence on Lee Cration, who was on parole for a previous murder when he killed a man picking up Christmas Eve dinner.

Groupon prices IPO, expects to raise up to $540M Groupon expects to raise about $540M in IPO

Groupon Inc. said in a filing today that it plans to raise as much as $540 million in an initial public offering, less than previously planned, as the company grapples with a weak equity market, executive departures and questions about its business model.

Quinn, Emanuel expected to announce labor deals at McCormick Place McCormick Place labor deals expected

Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel are expected to announce labor accords with key McCormick Place unions this morning, ending a long-running period of uncertainty for the convention center.

Burke's idea to continue free water is all wet Zorn on Ald. Burke's idea to continue free water

Ald. Ed Burke, 14th, made a splash, so to speak, Wednesday when he called for allowing religious schools and houses of worship to continue getting free water from the city.

Record percentage of Illinois schools fail to meet federal targets 2/3 of Illinois schools failing to meet federal targets

Two-thirds of Illinois public schools this year failed to meet federal test targets that signal students can read and do math well, marking a record rate of failure for the state's school system.

From the 'Kid' to the 'Savior' From the 'Kid' to the 'Savior'

After a remarkable rise to the top in Boston, Theo Epstein on verge of bringing his passion and formula to Chicago.

Roger Ebert reflects well on Chicago Schmich: Roger Ebert reflects well on Chicago

Some years ago when I was new to Chicago, I spotted Roger Ebert in the frozen-foods aisle of a grocery store. He was famous by then, and I did what any normal person does at the sight of a celebrity.

Chicago guy who went to Hollywood returns with devastating testimony Kass: Hollywood Chicagoan testifies in Cellini trial

Tom Rosenberg, the alleged shakedown victim in the federal corruption case of Springfield political boss William Cellini, is often referred to as a Hollywood movie producer.

Bob Newhart honored for 50 years in comedy Bob Newhart honored for 50 years in comedy

Bob Newhart's comedic delivery may be deadpan, but for five decades the Chicago-area native has made it tough for audiences to match his straight face.

New software could lead to more cars in Evanston getting the boot More cars in Evanston may be getting the boot

Evanston could soon be looking at your license plate with computer software that can tell if your vehicle should get booted. Officials say the scrutiny will aid traffic enforcement — and increase revenue.


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