Thursday, January 26, 2012

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City to go to court on Lincoln Park high-rise without heat, hot water

The city plans to go to court today to request an emergency repair order for a Lincoln Park high-rise apartment building whose residents are without heat and hot water because of a blocked chimney that allowed carbon monoxide levels to build.

Closing arguments today in killing of police officer Closing arguments today in killing of police officer

Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday morning in the trial of a South Side man accused of gunning down Chicago police Officer Nathaniel Taylor in 2008 after the defense rested without putting on any evidence.

3 teens charged with hate-crime racial attack 3 teens charged with hate-crime racial attack

Three white teenagers were recently charged with a hate-crime attack last month on a black teen whom they allegedly choked with a noose and threatened to kill because of his relationship with a white girl, authorities said today.

CPS watchdog investigates reports of paid protesters CPS watchdog investigates reports of paid protesters

The Sun-Times reports: The Chicago Public Schools inspector general said Wednesday he is investigating reports that bused protesters were paid to carry signs or read scripts at recent school closing hearings.

Mom faced uphill battle even before blaze killed 2 of her children Mom faced uphill battle even before blaze killed 2 of her children

Alicia Myles was already struggling before a deadly fire tore through her apartment on Chicago's Far South Side early Tuesday, killing her 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son, her family said.

Kirk's best friend in Senate will pay him a visit Kirk's best friend in Senate will pay him a visit

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mark Kirk's best friend in the Senate, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, plans to fly to Chicago on Friday night, and whether he's allowed to visit his hospitalized friend, he will be there for support.

Archdiocese considers selling bonds to raise funds Archdiocese considers selling bonds to raise funds

Seeking to replenish coffers that have covered the costs of construction, clergy misconduct and parish operations, the Archdiocese of Chicago is exploring a number of options to raise more money, including the sale of private bonds to investors.

 Supporters of 6½-hour school day submit petitions at CPS Board of Education meeting Supporters of 6½-hour school day submit petitions at CPS Board of Education meeting

Chicago parents supporting a longer school day — but one that's an hour shorter than the one planned for all Chicago Public Schools next fall — submitted petitions with more than 1,450 signatures to the Board of Education on Wednesday.


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