Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Windy, raw day forecast; snow to the south

A low pressure system is moving into the area, bringing with it a stew of moderate to heavy rain, likely snow in southern parts of the metropolitan area, very high winds, high waves and lakeshore flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

3 die after small plane crashes in suburban woods 3 die after small plane crashes in suburban woods

A small airplane transporting a medical patient to the Chicago area crashed in northwest suburban Riverwoods late Monday night, killing three of the five people on board, authorities said.

Firefighter, son accused in Bridgeport robbery attack Firefighter, son accused in Bridgeport robbery attack

A Chicago firefighter and his son are accused of attacking and robbing a man over the weekend in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood, authorities said.

Evanston lessens penalty for pot possession Evanston lessens penalty for pot possession

An ordinance that lessens penalties for those in Evanston caught with 10 grams or less of marijuana received unanimous approval from aldermen at Monday night’s City Council meeting.

A record 10 CPS schools recommended for overhaul A record 10 CPS schools recommended for overhaul

The new leadership team at Chicago Public Schools is recommending a record 10 schools for "turnaround" next year, reflecting how poorly many city schools are preparing students for college and the workforce, officials said.

Man pleads guilty but mentally ill in stepmother's 2010 slaying Man pleads guilty but mentally ill in stepmother's 2010 slaying

The Northwest Herald reports: A Fox River Grove man faces up to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill in his stepmother’s slaying last year.

Cop's role in crime told Cop's role in crime told

A member of a violent Chicago drug-trafficking crew told a federal jury Monday that he carried out kidnappings, robberies and home invasions with the help of a Chicago police officer who wore his police star and a protective vest during the crimes.

Maggie Daley celebrated, then laid to rest Maggie Daley celebrated, then laid to rest

Former Mayor Richard Daley leaned to kiss the casket holding Margaret Corbett Daley on Monday, bidding a loving, public farewell to his wife of 39 years before she was carried from Old St. Patrick Catholic Church for a private burial.


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