Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Car hits snow plow, 2 women injured
Car hits snow plow, 2 women injured

Two women were seriously injured this morning when their car collided with a snow plow, authorities said.

Cops: Alcohol involved in weekend bus crash Cops: Alcohol involved in weekend bus crash

A motorist who collided with a CTA bus, killing his passenger, was hit with two felonies after authorities said he was drunk during the collision.
Career criminal gets reduced sentence for testifying against Outfit Career criminal gets reduced sentence for testifying against Outfit

Mark Hay's cooperation against a Chicago Outfit street crew accused of robberies, racketeering and the bombing of a rival's gambling business was indispensable to federal prosecutors.
Parent, student groups criticize charter schools' student fines Parent, student groups criticize charter schools' student fines

A charter network praised by Mayor Rahm Emanuel for its academically competitive schools is charging students $5 for minor disciplinary infractions like having untied shoelaces, bringing chips to school or dozing off in class. Critics say the network is using the fines to push out troubled students so it can boost graduation rates, but school leaders say tougher discipline has led to a safer school environment.
Stevenson board president: `Our hearts go out to students struggling with drug abuse' Stevenson board president: `Our hearts go out to students struggling with drug abuse'

News that a drug-dealing investigation at his child’s high school had resulted in multiple suspensions and two students criminally charged prompted a complicated response from Jack Peiser.
U.S. Supreme Court justice: 'Constitution is a static being' U.S. Supreme Court justice: 'Constitution is a static being'

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Monday touted his approach to interpreting the federal Constitution that focuses on the original intent of the Founding Fathers.
Man dies after being pulled from ice covered lake in Homewood Man dies after being pulled from ice covered lake in Homewood

A 59-year-old man who fell through ice in a small lake in south suburban Homewood was pronounced dead at 4:58 p.m. today at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in nearby Harvey.
West suburban school district considers 110 layoffs West suburban school district considers 110 layoffs

West suburban Indian Prairie District 204 could lay off more than 100 staff members as part of a plan to close a projected $8.6 million deficit for next year.

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