Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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Iowa State prof wins Nobel in chemistry
Iowa State prof wins Nobel in chemistry

An Israeli scientist who also teaches at Iowa State University was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry this morning.

Park Ridge makes it legal to swear Park Ridge makes it legal to swear

It is now legal to swear publicly in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
Zoo animals munch on ComEd trimmings Zoo animals munch on ComEd trimmings

Animals at Brookfield Zoo are chomping on leaves, twigs and branches that ComEd workers collect after they trim trees and shrubs along power lines.
Emanuel sees overdue fines, fees on path to budget fix Emanuel sees overdue fines, fees on path to budget fix

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday previewed a pair of ways he plans to balance the city’s budget: collecting overdue fines, fees and taxes from city employees and companies, and pooling resources with Cook County.
3 hurt in NW Side drive-by shooting 3 hurt in NW Side drive-by shooting

Three people were shot and wounded late Tuesday afternoon on the city's Northwest Side in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting, police said.
AccuWeather: This winter to be much like the last AccuWeather: This winter to be much like the last

If you're hoping for a reprieve from heavy snowfall in Chicago this winter, you may be out in the cold.
2 Fenger coaches removed as beating of student investigated 2 Fenger coaches removed as beating of student investigated

Patricia Thurmond-Jones opened her front door Saturday morning and saw more than a dozen teenage boys beating her son and grandson, bringing back memories of her daughter's violent death four years ago, she said Tuesday.
3 shot in drive-by on far South Side 3 shot in drive-by on far South Side

Three teens were hospitalized after being shot in a drive-by shooting in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on the south side, police said.

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