Wednesday, November 23, 2011

NIU student killed / Charges in Red Line attack / Schmich with holiday advice

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NIU student from Park Forest shot dead at off-campus party

A 22-year-old Northern Illinois University student from Park Forest was fatally shot this morning at an off-campus party. Although the gunman is still at-large, police say they are following "some very promising leads."

Teen charged in video recorded attack at downtown 'L' station Teen charged in Red Line video attack

A teen has been charged with punching a man earlier this year at a downtown Red Line station and leaving him unconscious while his friends laughed and cheered. >> Video of attack

Newt Gingrich stands out on immigration at Republican debate Gingrich takes softer stance on immigration

Newt Gingrich took issue with rival Mitt Romney's hard-line stance on immigration in Tuesday's GOP presidential debate.

Santa Claus rally might be missing this year Santa Claus rally might skip this year

Gail MarksJarvis: Will Santa drop any loot into your 401(k) or IRA this year? Questionable economy could dampen mood of investors, stifle typical year-end uptick.

Broncos waive Orton; Bears interested Broncos waive Orton; Bears interested

Kyle Orton, traded by the Bears to Denver in the Jay Cutler deal, has been waived by the Broncos and reportedly is interested in rejoining the Bears.

Bone-mending advances could speed Cutler's healing Bone-mending advances could speed Cutler's healing

Jay Cutler's fractured right thumb has left Bears fans feverishly computing competing timelines: how long it will take the quarterback to heal versus the number of weeks left in the season.

How to cut a deal Page: How to cut a deal

The supercommittee's failure was enough to make me long for the days of the smoke-filled room, although without the smoke.

The chutes and ladders of The Chicago Way Kass: Obama rides Chicago Way; Rezko buried under it

The federal sentencing hearing for convicted influence peddler Antoin "Tony" Rezko — once a friend and personal real estate fairy to President Barack Obama— had just begun in Chicago.

A heaping helping of holiday advice Schmich: A heaping helping of holiday advice

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Helper Hotline.

1980s newsmakers: Where are they now? Where are Chicago's 1980s newsmakers now?

A man who climbed a skyscraper. A boy trapped under water for 20 minutes who lived. An art student who put the U.S. flag on a floor. A Ukrainian boy who refused to go home.


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