Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Possible appeal in Knox acquittal / Absent CTA workers / iPhone unveiling

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Prosecution will appeal Amanda Knox verdict
Prosecution will appeal Amanda Knox verdict

An Italian prosecutor said today he would appeal against the acquittal of American student Amanda Knox for the murder of her British housemate Meredith Kercher, whose disappointed family vowed that their search for justice would go on.

More states are deducting child support from casino jackpots, but not Illinois Should state deduct child support from casino jackpots?

Hundreds of gamblers have stood outside the casino cage, adrenaline still pumping from their big win, only to be told the money they are there to collect has been confiscated — for their kids.
Absent CTA workers force riders to wait Missing workers often force CTA riders to wait

The odds of experiencing a bad commute on the CTA are greater on Mondays and Fridays and during the run-up to rush periods, all because of canceled buses and trains, a Tribune examination of performance data has found.
Apple to launch iPhone 5 today Apple set to unveil thinner, faster iPhone 5

Apple this morning will unveil the new version of its iconic smartphone, an IOS 5 device rumored to be more powerful than its predecessors. >> iPhone's evolution
Apt to upgrade to iPhone 5? You're not alone How to get top dollar for your old iPhone

With the expected release Tuesday of the iPhone 5, some owners of the current version of Apple's hit phone won't sit home and grumble. They'll sell, then upgrade.
Sheriff's marketing sting nets 100 Cook County fugitives Sheriff's sting nets 100 Cook County fugitives

More than 100 wanted fugitives were arrested in a Cook County Sheriff-led sting that convinced the group that they were testing electronic devices that they could keep afterwards.
Defensive flaws 'correctable' Defensive flaws 'correctable'

At the quarter mark in the season, the Bears are pointing at what they say are "correctable" issues on defense.
Longer CPS day? Ma joins fray in 'arts strike' Longer CPS day? Yo-Yo Ma joins fray

What Yo-Yo Ma and friends brought to a Southwest Side school Monday was dubbed an "arts strike," which is fitting because that particular iron is hot.
Selling out Illinois Selling out Illinois

Gov. Pat Quinn sold out the state. And now his feeble bid to unravel his own craven deal has been stomped down by an arbitrator.

Let's ban the classics — and watch teens read 'em Let's ban the classics ... and watch teens read 'em

Banned Books Week just wrapped up, and as always the best part was reviewing the list of the most-challenged works of literature.
Bears' defense not as ugly on tape as stats suggest Pompei: Bears' D not as ugly on tape as stats suggest

Horrendous would be the best word to describe some of the statistics from the Bears defense Sunday: 29 points and 543 yards allowed, 6.5 average gain per run and zero sacks.

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