Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Blagojevich to take stand / Less snowy winter? / Pearl Harbor memories

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Stiff sentence appears likely for Blagojevich today
Blagojevich's last words before judgment

Nearly three years after his arrest, Rod Blagojevich will take the stand today before the judge decides the ex-governor's punishment for convictions on 18 total corruption and fraud counts, including the attempted sale of a U.S. Senate seat.

Rezko to appeal conviction, sentence Rezko to appeal conviction, sentence

Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich's former top fundraiser announced plans Tuesday to appeal his corruption-related convictions and 10 ½-year prison term, viewed by some as a baseline for the former Illinois governor in his sentencing later today.
Snowless in Chicago -- at least for now Long, snowy winter ahead? Maybe not

Chicago's official record book says there's been no measurable snowfall so far this season, a rarity here. Some experts say this may mean we're headed for a less snowy winter. Maybe.
Cubs' Epstein buys $3.25 million house in Lakeview Epstein buys $3.25 million house in Lakeview

New Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein has paid $3.25 million for a newly-built, 7,800-square-foot house in Lakeview.
Cubs trying to position themselves Cubs trying to position themselves

The Cubs remain involved in the Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder sweepstakes, whether they're serious contenders or not.
Apocalypto now: Lawyer/lucha libre wrestler Tom Benno smacks middle-aged life with a chair Tom Benno: Lawyer, family man ... lucha libre wrestler?

Tom Benno is 57. He is a trial lawyer. He lives in Oak Park. His wife, Terri, is an accountant. It's a comfortable, predictable existence. And so, two years ago, Tom Benno decided to become a professional wrestler.
Chicago putting $1 million into microloans to spur small businesses City to use microloans to spur small businesses

Say this for Francisco Flores: He doesn't lack confidence.
Few Pearl Harbor survivors left to keep memory alive Few Pearl Harbor survivors left to keep memory alive

70 years later, three local men share their recollections of Japan's surprise attack.
Piece of history rescued from time New life for Lincoln-signed copy of 13th Amendment

In the moments after a hand-printed copy of the congressional resolution approving a 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution signed by Abraham Lincoln arrived at a South Loop graphic conservation firm, six staff members stood in silence, staring at the historic document.

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