Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Charges in fatal fire / Rose's contract extension / Kot: Top concerts of 2011

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Criminal charges against owner of building where 2 firefighters died
Charges in blaze where 2 firefighters died

Criminal contempt charges are being filed against the owners of the building that collapsed and killed Chicago firefighters Corey Ankum and Edward Stringer on December 22, 2010, Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said this morning.

North Chicago police confronted with controversial accusations North Chicago police face 2nd accusation

North Chicago police have faced blistering criticism since a man died in an encounter with officers last month. A new investigation has launched after the release of a video that appears to show an officer striking a man at the police station.
Walgreens misses estimates in fiscal 1Q Walgreens misses estimates in fiscal 1Q

Walgreen Co. posted a lower quarterly profit as the largest U.S. drugstore chain's margins were hurt by lower reimbursement rates for the prescriptions it fills, fewer flu shots and its spat with pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Inc.

Rose agrees to five-year contract extension with Bulls Rose agrees to five-year contract extension

Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year, $94.8 million contract extension, and the Bulls will make the formality official on Wednesday, sources told the Tribune.
Best concerts of 2011 Greg Kot picks the best concerts of 2011

Here are Tribune music critic Greg Kot's favorite concerts from 2011:
5th person on bridge identified Kass: Right man on bridge at right time

The fifth person on the State Street Bridge was on his cellphone with his mom when the shot was fired.
From Baghdad to Occupy Chicago, troubled Iraq vet found new mission in protest movement No peace after war for Iraq veteran

Anthony Wagner channeled his anger into demonstrations, but demons pursued him to the end.
Prisoners of love: Marrying an inmate brings challenges Prisoners of love: Marrying an inmate brings challenges

The wedding of Gigi and Carlos Colon was a simple affair. There was no cake, no honeymoon. The bride wore a plain dress. The groom wore his prison uniform.
Meet 3 who turn a cause into a career Meet 3 who turn a cause into a career

In this rough and tumble economy, employers are quick to note that anything that sets a job seeker apart from the rest of the employment-seeking pack helps.

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