Thursday, February 9, 2012

Wrong-way Lake Shore crash / Butler National considers change / Progress at 'turnaround' schools

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3 injured in wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive

Two women and a man were injured in a three-car accident on Lake Shore Drive this morning involving a wrong-way driver , police said. It was the fourth high-profile episode of wrong-way driving in the area since mid-December.

2 pedestrians killed in South Side hit-and-run; driver in custody 2 killed in South Side hit-and-run

A man and a woman died early this morning after they were hit by a car near 95th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue as they were crossing the street, according to police.

Illinois homeowners could get $1B in 'robo-signing' settlement Homeowners could get $1B in settlement

Federal and state officials today are expected to finalize a $25 billion settlement of a long-running probe into allegedly shoddy foreclosure practices at the nation's five largest banks, a deal that will include more than $1 billion in assistance to former and current Illinois homeowners.

Butler National looks to break barrier Butler National looks to break barrier

Butler National Golf Club is strongly considering opening its doors to women, a move that could bring major championships to Chicago and would mark a major cultural shift for the 40-year-old institution.

MCA attempts to capture art of a beleaguered decade MCA attempts to capture art of a beleaguered decade

The piece was conceived by artist Haim Steinbach, who didn't actually make anything in the work. He merely bought the pumpkin, the cabbage and the three pitchers and then presented this, unaltered, as art.

Home state remains true blue for Obama Tribune/WGN-TV poll: Home state true blue for Obama

Despite the sluggish economy, most Illinois voters approve of Barack Obama's handling of the presidency and the president appears poised for a general election victory in his home state this fall.

Chicago's 2 gang stories: The wrong one gets all the outrage Kass: Wrong Chicago gang story gets all the outrage

There were at least two gang stories in Chicago on Wednesday: One that's getting the buzz and another one that's soft and weepy.

Progress seen at city 'turnaround' schools Progress seen at city 'turnaround' schools

A study of Chicago's most aggressive efforts to reform failing schools, including replacing school leadership and staff in "turnaround" efforts, finds that targeted schools did improve even though students continued to score below district standards.

All that glitters All that glitters in GOP presidential race

Each of the four remaining contenders for the Republican presidential nomination has sparkled at one point or another during the campaign. We're talking, of course, about "glitter bombing."

New, updated models roll out at Chicago Auto Show preview New, updated models roll out at Chicago Auto Show

The 10-day public run of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, featuring 1,000 cars and trucks, starts Friday at McCormick Place


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