Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Teacher suspended after showing 'Daily Show' in class
Teacher suspended after showing 'Daily Show' in class

A downstate teacher has been suspended after showing segments of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in his class.

Man stabbed in neck, critically wounded Man stabbed in neck, critically wounded

Fights and a reported shooting have erupted on the scene where man was stabbed in the neck and critically hurt this afternoon in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago aldermen OK watchdog amid complaints it will be 'toothless' Chicago aldermen OK watchdog amid complaints it will be 'toothless'

The Chicago City Council today appointed an attorney from New York today to investigate accusations of wrongdoing by aldermen -- but not before several council members dismissed the watchdog as essentially toothless.
Funeral for girl, 10, whose family says killed herself because of bullying Funeral for girl, 10, whose family says killed herself because of bullying

A funeral was held today for a 10-year-old girl whose family says killed herself because of teasing and bullying by her classmates.
13-year-old charged with wounding his brother, 6 13-year-old charged with wounding his brother, 6

Charges have been filed against a 13-year boy who shot his 6-year-old brother last August, causing the boy lose an eye, police said.
Quinn close on deal to avoid facility closures Quinn close on deal to avoid facility closures

Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that he’s close to a deal with lawmakers that would keep seven state facilities open through the end of the budget year and prevent 1,900 layoffs.
E2 nightclub stampede sentences tossed E2 nightclub stampede sentences tossed

The Illinois appellate court has thrown out guilty verdicts and jail sentences for the owners of a Chicago nightclub where 21 people were crushed to death in 2003.
Chicago City Council bans sale of synthetic marijuana Chicago City Council bans sale of synthetic marijuana

The Chicago City Council today passed a ban on the sale of products that mimic the effects of marijuana.

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