Thursday, December 29, 2011

Fox River fuel spill / Icy morning rush / 2011 entertainment losses

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Clean-up under way for major diesel spill in Fox River

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 hinders morning rush 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.

Body found in Northbrook home barricade situation identified 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.

S&P reviews Sears for possible downgrade S&P reviews Sears for possible downgrade

The ratings agency on Wednesday placed Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings Corp.'s credit rating on review for a possible downgrade.

Smith snaps at question about Martz's future 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.

What we lost in entertainment for 2011 What we lost in entertainment for 2011

From "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to Steve Jobs, Clarence Clemons, and Heavy D, there have been many losses in the entertainment world this year.

Mild Chicago winter makes the coming months seem easier to take 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.

How the 1 percent live, and give Dawn Trice: How the 1 percent live, and give

What comes to mind when you think about the 1 percent?

Too little, too late Watchdog: Missteps by DCFS may have been fatal

When Crystal Valdez brought her son Christopher to the emergency room last July, a doctor quickly suspected the boy hadn't been hurt in the way his mom claimed.

$150,000 found in garden cultivates intrigue Man who found $150,000 got dentures, death threat

Wayne Sabaj showed off his new set of teeth on Christmas. By next year, his smile could get even larger.

Boozer professes no worries about offense Boozer professes no worries about offense

For the second time in three games — dating back to the Eastern Conference finals — Carlos Boozer watched the fourth quarter from the bench.


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