Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Pilsen flooding / $4,155 on gas / Clear signs for homeless

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Pilsen streets flooded by water main break
Pilsen streets flooded by water main break

City water department crews were working this morning to secure an aged, 36-inch cast iron water main that broke in the Pilsen neighborhood, flooding streets, basements and businesses.

Mom responsible for 5 shooting deaths, authorities confirm Authorities: Mom shot 3 children, boyfriend

A central Illinois mother was responsible for the chilling murder-suicide that claimed the lives of her boyfriend and three children in Emington, authorities said.
Backup plan trouble Lovie Smith not writing off Cutler or Forte

The return of the franchise quarterback would be a gift the entire organization would embrace as the stumbling Bears prepare for the Green Bay Packers.
More knee surgery on horizon for Carimi More knee surgery on horizon for Carimi

Gabe Carimi will soon undergo surgery to repair his right knee and the Bears' first-round draft pick is expected to need about four months to rehabilitate.
Gas takes its biggest bite out of family budget in 30 years Americans average $4,155 on gas in 2011

When holiday travel is over, the typical American household will have spent $4,155 filling up this year, a record.

Exploiting Kim's death Exploiting Kim's death

Kim Jong Il's death offers an opportunity for the U.S. to push a key goal: Persuade North Korea to relinquish its nuclear arsenal.
State pardons — some swift, others stall State pardons: Some are swift, while others stall

Although it happened nearly a half-century ago, that day in October 1964 when Ida Mae West-Clayton killed her husband has trailed her ever since.

Making sure kids aren't forgotten while their moms are in prison Students buy gifts for kids whose moms are in prison

Samantha Roque rummaged through a pile of boxes Thursday until she located the frothy lime-green outfit she had bought.
Signs of the homeless, in clear black type Signs of the homeless, in clear black type

Sitting on a milk crate that put him at knee level to passers-by on Michigan Avenue one fading Monday afternoon, LeRoy Harden nodded off, his head dipping beneath the hood of his gray sweatshirt.
Emery proves to be nice catch for Blackhawks Haugh: Emery proves to be nice catch for Blackhawks

One day last summer, Ray Emery was fishing on a lake north of Toronto when Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman called casting a wide net in his quest for a dependable backup goalie.
Lee Groban: 1947-2011 Obit: Chicago artist known for epic poem

Lee Groban's poem "A Cure for Insomnia" ran to more than 5,700 pages. His film of the same title had a running time of 85 hours.

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