Thursday, March 22, 2012

Charges in cop shooting / Carmody staying at NU / Selling Chicago to tourists

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Man charged in shooting of Chicago police officer
Man charged in shooting of Chicago officer

A 20-year-old man was charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of a Chicago Police officer, authorities said. The officer recovering and able to speak, officials said.

Gunman dies in hail of bullets as French siege ends Suspected French gunman dead after shootout

A 23-year-old gunman who said al Qaeda inspired him to kill seven people in France died in a hail of bullets on Thursday as he scrambled out of a ground-floor window during a gun battle with elite police commandos.
Northwestern bringing back Carmody NU bringing back Carmody

Northwestern is bringing Bill Carmody back for a 13th season. The official announcement will come at 10 a.m. via a teleconference.
Liquor salesman fights off gang with bottle of tequila Boy, 11, among 5 accused in robbery attempt

A 71-year-old liquor distributor leaving a business meeting fought off a gang of youths with a bottle of booze when they tried to rob him in the Englewood neighborhood.
Zipcar adding Volts to Chicago fleet Zipcar adding Volts to Chicago fleet

Car-sharing service Zipcar Inc. is adding five Chevrolet Volts to its Chicago fleet, marking the launch of the company's first large-scale electric vehicle pilot program.
Who is Akoo? Rosemont Theatre namesake a shopping entertainment network Who is Akoo? Network's name on Rosemont Theatre

In a small windowless, Rosemont room, a pretty and effusive young woman stands in unnaturally bright light, between a green wall and a video camera.
Springsteen captures the state of America Springsteen captures the state of America

in his latest album, one of the elder statesmen of American music delivers what might fairly be called a State of the Union address.

Moutza of the Month award: Backers of Rep. Derrick Smith, the target of bribe case Kass: Moutza of the Month award to Derrick Smith voters

Chicago's Democratic machine mantra was once "Vote early and often," but Tuesday's Illinois primary has changed all that.
Conversations with tourists in Brussels show little awareness of Chicago Work to do in selling of Chicago to tourists

Chicago has miles to go before it is understood, appreciated and visited more frequently by overseas travelers.

Illinois congressional races are key nationally in the fall Illinois a battleground for control of U.S. House

Primary voters have set the stage for Illinois to become a central battleground for control of the U.S. House in the fall.
Payton's harsh penalty a just one Haugh: Harsh penalty for Saints coach a just one

"The guy who represented all that was right about the game suddenly, stunningly, Wednesday became an enduring symbol of something very wrong with the sport."
FTC cracks down on bogus online news sites that are actually ads FTC cracks down on fake online news sites

Two settlements have been announced with firms accused of hoodwinking consumers using fake news sites and free trials.

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