Friday, March 23, 2012

Calls for 'justice' / Haugh on Forte's whining / 'Mad Men' returns

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Thousands call for 'justice' at Trayvon Martin rally
Calls for 'justice' at Trayvon Martin rally

If officials in Sanford, Fla., thought the police chief's departure would calm tempers arising from the death of Trayvon Martin, Thursday night's rally in the teen's honor proved them wrong.

Mystery solved? Minor quake hit Wisconsin boom town Mystery solved? Minor quake hit Wis. town

A minor earthquake occurred this week near the eastern Wisconsin city where researchers have been investigating a series of unexplained booming sounds, geologists said.
Tollway watchdog: $32.6 million went to state improperly in 2003-06 Tollway watchdog: $32.6 million went to state improperly in 2003-06

More than $33.6 million in Illinois Tollway revenue ended up in state coffers during 2003-06 despite a law that prohibited tolls being spent outside the agency, a report said Thursday.
Serving a slice of Chicago Serving a slice of Chicago

— While there will be hectic and tense days ahead as Chicago prepares for the NATO summit in May, Thursday was a day of good feelings for an Illinois delegation as it introduced the city to NATO officials and others here.
Forte seems petulant as contract talks drag on Whining about backup, money hurts rep

David Haugh: We all should be so disrespected that our employer pays us $7.7 million.
Power to the people Power to the people

After 17 months, "Mad Men" returns to AMC, television and the universe Sunday. I have seen the fifth season's two-hour opening episode. There is a party in it. I can say no more.
Lawmaker hits pension jackpot Editorial: Lawmaker hits pension jackpot

When Republican state Rep. Roger Eddy announced his retirement from the House Thursday, you could hear the "ding, ding, ding" of a slot machine all the way from Springfield.
City worker peddled vitamins to owners of restaurants she inspected Health inspector pushed restaurants to buy vitamins

Cesar and Julie Izquierdo own Taste of Peru, which was cited for violations by a city inspector last year. The next day, the inspector sold Cesar $391 in vitamins.
'His name was Joseph' Brother safeguards slain boy's legacy

The poem Joshua Travis read to other teenage alumni of the state's child welfare system described in his own words how his mentally ill mother killed his 3-year-old brother.
Campaign shaping up to be next Toy Story Kass: Campaign shaping up to be next Toy Story

There's something rather frightening about presidential candidates playing with children's toys.
Oh, the places a credit card thief will go Schmich: Oh, the places a credit card thief will go

I've never been to Whispers Coffee and Tea on North Michigan Avenue, but my credit card paid a visit there Monday.

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