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Lake Forest principal on leave after admitting to sending lewd photo, texts to college student
Lake Forest principal on leave after admitting to sending lewd photo, texts to college student

A Lake Forest middle school principal was placed on administrative leave Thursday after the Tribune began asking questions about the way the district handled his use of a work cell phone to send a sexually explicit photograph of himself and messages to a 22-year-old college student who visited the school during an internship.

Occupy Chicago demonstrators block LaSalle Street bridge Occupy Chicago demonstrators block LaSalle Street bridge

Demonstrators from Occupy Chicago and other organizations blocked traffic on the LaSalle Street bridge downtown for less than half an hour this evening.
Scientists dye Des Plaines River red to find possible Asian carp paths Scientists dye Des Plaines River red to find possible Asian carp paths

The Des Plaines River near Lemont, Ill., has taken on an unusually ruddy hue this week, due to a red dye that scientists have begun pouring in the water.
Fire officials: Home exploded after owner punctured gasline Fire officials: Home exploded after owner punctured gasline

An explosion that leveled a house on the Southwest Side over the weekend was caused by a build-up of natural gas after the homeowner struck a pipe with a rodding machine, fire officials said today.
More funds for low-income health care in Cook County More funds for low-income health care in Cook County

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday she’s boosting the county’s contribution to health care for low-income residents, a day before the county board is scheduled to vote on her 2012 budget.
Bartlett Village President Michael Kelly resigns amid questions about late property taxes Bartlett Village President Michael Kelly resigns amid questions about late property taxes

Bartlett Village President Michael E. Kelly abruptly resigned from office this week amid questions about his failure to pay his property taxes on time.
Man charged in killing of Aldi store guard found hanged in police lockup Man charged in killing of Aldi store guard found hanged in police lockup

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a guard at a Far South Side grocery store was found hanged to death in a police lockup early this morning, hours after he was charged, authorities said.
Elgin cops confiscate 150 pot plants from home after neighbors spot drug-dealing Elgin cops confiscate 150 pot plants from home after neighbors spot drug-dealing

Elgin police confiscated more than 150 marijuana plants and more than 4 ounces of processed marijuana during a drug bust on the city’s east side Wednesday night.

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