Thursday, February 23, 2012

7 Marines die in copter crash / Snow on its way / Debate analysis

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Rain, then sleet, then wet snow by evening rush
Rain, then sleet, then wet snow by evening rush

A winter weather watch goes into effect in the Chicago area this evening as rain changes to snow that could pile up more than 6 inches overnight.

Seven Marines killed in midair helicopter crash Seven Marines killed in helicopter crash

CNN reports: Seven U.S. Marines were killed during a training exercise near Yuma, Az. when the helicopters they were traveling in crashed midair, a U.S. Marine Corps official said Thursday.
Analysis: Debate a missed opportunity for Rick Santorum Analysis: Debate a missed opportunity for Rick Santorum

If Rick Santorum falls short in the 2012 Republican presidential contest, he may look back at Wednesday night’s freewheeling presidential debate as a crucial opportunity that got away.
Sears reports $2.4B loss in 4Q Sears reports $2.4B loss in 4Q

Sears Holdings Corp. reported a big quarterly net loss as the U.S. retailer struggled to woo shoppers in the key holiday selling season.
Noah's triple-double helps lead Bulls past Bucks Noah tallies triple-double, Bulls win 110-91

Turning 27 on Saturday, Joakim Noah celebrated with his first career triple-double and the Bulls entered the break on cruise control, blowing out the Bucks 110-91 at the United Center.
Van Halen timeline: Hits, ego wars and revolving door singers Van Halen brings revolving-door act to Chicago

OK, Van Halen fans, be honest: Nobody really laments the end of the "Van Hagar" era, do they?
Why we endorse Editorial: The Tribune begins its primary endorsements

Today, the Tribune begins its endorsements in the March 20 Illinois primary election with our recommendations in contested races for the U.S. House.
A Black History Month story that shouldn't be forgotten Kass: How Eunice Hunton Carter beat Lucky Luciano

Around the holidays, Eunice Hunton Carter's home smelled of Christmas ham.
Bulls' Rose should play it safe, sit out All-Star Game Haugh: Rose should play it safe, skip All-Star Game

As fun as the first half of the compressed NBA season has been for the Bulls, nothing on the court surpassed the significance of Derrick Rose signing a $94 million contract extension.
Problem Solver: CTA bus hits car; claim hits snag Problem Solver: CTA bus hits car; claim hits snag

As she sat in her car Dec. 14 waiting to pick up her mother from work, Nichole Lang amused herself by playing a card game on her cellphone.
Weather helps reduce pothole backlog in Chicago Weather helps reduce pothole backlog in Chicago

With a little help from Mother Nature and a new strategy for filling potholes, the city says it has reduced the backlog of requests to fix bumps in the road.

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