Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Victim escapes carjackers / Tight race in Iowa / Investigations spur changes

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Cops: Carjacking victim shot 3 times, thrown in trunk, but escapes
Shot three times, victim escapes carjackers

A motorist was carjacked at gunpoint on the city's West Side, shot three times and dumped in the trunk of his own car before he managed to escape and seek help, Chicago police said.

Pit bulls' owner ticketed after attack on lakefront jogger Pit bulls' owner ticketed after jogger attack

A 62-year-old jogger was in critical condition after police say two pit bulls attacked him at Rainbow Beach Park. Police cited the owner failing to restrain the dogs and not having licenses.
Tight race in Iowa kicks off 2012 campaign Tight race in Iowa kicks off 2012 campaign

Iowa Republicans will cast the first votes of the 2012 presidential campaign today, with Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul leading the battle to win the party's kick-off nominating contest.
Sears adds ex-Brookstone CEO to head merchandising Sears picks new CEO of merchandising

The struggling company said Tuesday that Ron Boire, the ex-CEO of specialty retailer Brookstone, will head its merchandising and retail stores.
Martz's status as Bears' offensive coordinator remains mystery Martz's status with Bears remains mystery

After finishing seven games behind the Super Bowl champion Packers in the NFC North, coach Lovie Smith said Monday the Bears remain close and are headed in the right direction.
The very model of a (LEGO) architect The very model of a (LEGO) architect

With kits of the Willis Tower and Empire State Building, a Chicago architect has been the force behind Lego's unlikeliest success.
Peanut butter alert Staples in short supply at strapped food banks

Your donations to food banks help. But the reality is that your cash helps most of all.
Parade ordinance power grab 'Temporary' protest changes for G-8 would be permanent

A City Hall rewrite to tighten rules for protesters at this spring's gathering of international leaders in Chicago would also place permanent and little-publicized restrictions on all future demonstrations.
Tribune watchdog investigations spur changes Tribune watchdog investigations spur changes

From sexual assaults on college campuses to U.S. fugitives hiding in plain sight in Mexico, probes have brought serious problems to light.
Smith should see the light, realize he would be better off without Martz Haugh: Bears would be better off without Martz

In the middle of insulting our football intelligence Monday, Lovie Smith unintentionally indicted the offensive coordinator whose future he again refused to clarify.
State treasurer, in apparent rehearsal for '14 run, missing some marks State treasurer Rutherford navigating policy missteps

For ambitious Illinois politicians, the office of state treasurer is supposed to be a stepping stone job where it's tough to look bad and easy to look good as voters get to know you.
Naperville mom drops half her weight through 'want power' Diet, exercise help Naperville mom lose 203 pounds

Marge Lyse can't wait for her 35-year high school reunion. People seldom recognize her since she lost more than half her weight.

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