Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Emanuel says he didn't know ally organized pro-education groups
Emanuel says he didn't know ally organized pro-education groups

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday that he didn't direct a political consulting firm with close ties to him to organize faith and community groups in support of his education agenda, nor was he aware the company was doing so.

4 life terms for Chicago doctor in pill mill case 4 life terms for Chicago doctor in pill mill case

 A Chicago doctor who prosecutors say dispensed more of the powerful painkiller oxycodone from 2003 to 2005 than any other physician in the country was sentenced Tuesday to four life terms in the overdose deaths of four patients.
NTSB: Canadian National failed to warn train before derailment NTSB: Canadian National failed to warn train before derailment

Canadian National Railway knew for an hour about a washout along tracks near Rockford but failed to notify a freight train in time to prevent a deadly derailment in 2009, the National Transportation Safety Board determined today.
Judge upholds arrest in killings of Jennifer Hudson's family Judge upholds arrest in killings of Jennifer Hudson's family

A Cook County judge ruled today that Chicago police acted properly when they arrested an estranged husband of singer Jennifer Hudson’s sister in connection with the murder of three family members in 2008.
Abortion rights group sues over Illinois campaign finance limits Abortion rights group sues over Illinois campaign finance limits

An abortion rights group filed a federal lawsuit today seeking to strike down a portion of the state’s campaign finance law that limits how much donors can give to political action committees.
Person "extremely critical" after pinned beneath Red Line train Person "extremely critical" after pinned beneath Red Line train

A person was hospitalized in "extremely critical" condition after being removed from beneath a Red Line train at Clark and Division this afternoon, officials said.
Man charged after striking officer, man and 2 squad cars on South Side Man charged after striking officer, man and 2 squad cars on South Side

A 35-year-old man was charged with misdemeanor DUI after he struck a police officer, another person and two squad cars this morning on the South Side.
2 accused of fraud in contracts meant for women, minorities 2 accused of fraud in contracts meant for women, minorities

A contractor from Lockport is accused of using her companies to help other firms meet set-aside requirements and win hefty government contracts, including work on the Red and Brown lines and the Wacker Drive reconstruction.

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