Hazmat crews worked overnight to clean up a 1,500-gallon diesel fuel spill in Aurora that made its way via storm sewers into the Fox River. Officials reported a 1.5 mile "sheen" on the river, but said there's no danger to the water supply.  | Freezing rain, ice hinder morning rush Freezing rain caused traffic problems on area expressways earlier this morning, with many minor accidents reported in western suburbs, both north and south. |  | Man found dead in Northbrook standoff A nearly five-hour barricade situation in Northbrook ended Wednesday night after police entered a home in the 2400 block of Partridge Lane and found a man dead. |  | Smith snaps at question about Martz's future Lovie Smith's uncharacteristic reply gave a glimpse into how strained things have become in recent weeks as Mike Martz has been forced to address his name being linked to college openings and then a report that he will not return in 2012. |  | Mild winter makes coming months easier to take As the calendar flips away to a new year, Chicagoans are used to finding themselves weary from weeks of burrowing through dreadful winter weather and dour at the thought of several more months to go. | |  | |
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