Friday, February 24, 2012

Storm hits / Sen. Kirk's condition / Top music venues

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Makes you want to scream: Slick start to end of week
Wet, heavy snow blankets area

A snowstorm got a second wind in time for the morning commute, glazing expressways, ramps and bridges with a mix of snow and ice. The "Saskatchewan Screamer" canceled flights and already dumped 8 inches of snow in some areas.

Window factory sit-in ends with 90-day reprieve for workers Window factory sit-in ends with reprieve

Workers at a Goose Island window factory ended a sit-in early this morning after the company agreed to keep the plant open for 90 days and try to find new ownership, union leaders said.

Kirk's condition after stroke is closely guarded Kirk's condition after stroke closely guarded

Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a major stroke a month ago, is recovering quietly, with careful limits on both his visitors and information about his condition.
Smith throws out big hint on WRs Smith throws out big hint

The takeaway moment at the NFL scouting combine came when Bears coach Lovie Smith stepped off the podium and started extolling the virtues of big wide receivers.

Chicago's best music venues for serious listeners Chicago's best music venues for serious listeners

Gallery: We take the 20 busiest concert venues in Chicago and rank them according to how serious the listening experience is.
Court curbs power of subdivision police Court curbs power of subdivision police

Former Lombard police commissioner Ken Poris knew to pull over when he saw a vehicle's flashing lights behind him while returning to his home in LaSalle County's Lake Holiday subdivision.
Beavers may be a lot of things, but he's no phony Kass: Beavers may be a lot of things, but he's no phony

The temptation is to look at the now-indicted Bill Beavers and see what you want to see, if all you're looking for is one of the last Chicago political rogues.
Disabled man who won civil rights lawsuit moves into new group home Disabled man who won suit moves into new group home

When the moving truck finally arrived, David Cicarelli popped out of his parent's house with a 10-pack of juice boxes, excited that his long wait was over at last.
For sale: Hemingway's straightforward boyhood home Schmich: Hemingway's home reflects his work

The old house is for sale. The house is big and it is blue and the porch is good. It is a big porch, though not big like the tree on the wide front lawn.

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