Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Illinois high court to rule in police torture case
Illinois high court to rule in police torture case

An inmate who says Chicago police officers tortured him into confessing to a brutal rape could learn todayd whether the Illinois Supreme Court will allow him to present evidence of coercion that was denied at trial, a ruling that could have implications for as many as 20 other inmates seeking similar appeals.

Meteorologist: 'Punxsutawney Phil is a punk' Meteorologist: 'Punxsutawney Phil is a punk'

In just a little while, Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his groundhog hole. If he sees his shadow, according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, there will be an early spring.
Dense fog advisory for most of metropolitan area Dense fog advisory for most of metropolitan area

A dense fog advisory has been issued for Dupage, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, Will and Grundy  counties this morning.
Barack Obama's old car fails to sell Barack Obama's old car fails to sell

What's the value of a car used by Barack Obama? Apparently not $1 million.
State panel delays payment on Soldier Field improvements State panel delays payment on Soldier Field improvements

A revamped Illinois Sports Facilities Authority board tabled a measure Wednesday that would approve a $2.6 million payment to the Chicago Park District for improvements to Soldier Field after members decided to review the relationship between the two agencies, including the subsidies the agency is required to give to the district.
Funeral is held for inmate who died after hunger strike in Lake County Jail Funeral is held for inmate who died after hunger strike in Lake County Jail

Hundreds of people turned out at funeral services Wednesday for Lyvita Gomes, a native of India who died after a hunger strike in Lake County Jail.
Curtain may drop on Lollapalooza's county tax break Curtain may drop on Lollapalooza's county tax break

After years of a free ride courtesy of a clout-laden deal, Lollapalooza might have to start paying Cook County taxes.
Star retired for officer who 'died doing what he wanted to' Star retired for officer who 'died doing what he wanted to'

Norvell Nauden fondly remembered Wednesday how his brother, Paul, always chose to play the cop rather than the robber when the two were kids.

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