Friday, March 16, 2012

Afghan massacre suspect / Tollway work / Springsteen at SXSW

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Afghan massacre suspect upset at fourth tour: lawyer
Afghan massacre suspect upset at 4th tour

The U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians was upset at having to do a fourth tour of duty and was likely suffering from stress after seeing colleagues wounded, his defense lawyer said.

Tollway interchange work this weekend in northwest suburbs Tollway work starts this weekend in suburbs

Thousands of motorists who use the spaghetti bowl interchange between the Tri-State and Jane Addams Memorial tollways will soon encounter a headache-inducing detour.
Suspected tornado hits Michigan as warm spell goes on Suspected tornado hits Michigan

A suspected tornado touched down in Michigan, causing severe damage to some structures but no deaths, as forecasters put four Midwest states under severe thunderstorm watches or warnings.
Bears: Marshall's benefits outweigh risks Bears: Marshall's benefits outweigh risks

Time and time again, the Bears did their best to shift the conversation to Brandon Marshall the football player, not the man off the field.
Springsteen SXSW concert review Springsteen SXSW concert review

AUSTIN, TEXAS -- It was Bruce Springsteen day Thursday at the South by Southwest Music Conference, but the singer instead turned the spotlight on his fellow artists.
Can Santorum beat Romney in Illinois? Can Santorum beat Romney in Illinois?

In the Mississippi and Alabama primaries last week, Mitt Romney failed miserably to prove he can win in the South. But now Rick Santorum must prove he can win in a big Northern state, where the economy, not social issues, trumps. Illinois will prove a great test Tuesday.
Suburban school districts have board members' relatives on payroll School districts have board members' relatives on payroll

In Lansing School District 158, the payroll looks a little like a family tree.
Police surge in Englewood met with hope, wariness Police surge in Englewood met with hope, wariness

Every day, Charlene Strickland steps outside her West Englewood day care center for 3 to 5 year olds and instinctively casts a nervous glance toward the grocery store at the corner.
Chicago's Irish accent fades a bit Chicago's Irish accent fades a bit

Chicagoans are still wearing o' the green — but increasingly, they aren't Irish.
Why are Supreme Court candidates quiet about unqualified Danny Degnan on judicial ballot? Kass: Court candidates silent on Danny Degnan

The candidates for Illinois Supreme Court in the Democratic primary have been quite impressive.
Democrats' new map leads to biggest legislative election in Chicago in 10 years Dems' new map leads to biggest election in 10 years

Democrats designed a legislative map that puts pressure on suburban Republicans, but the new boundaries also have resulted in Chicago's biggest House and Senate primary election in 10 years.

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