Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Embattled U. of I. president resigns
Embattled U. of I. president resigns

University of Illinois President Michael Hogan has resigned, two weeks after he had been asked by school officials to repair his fraying relationship with the faculty.

Former administrator to take over as U.of I. president Former administrator to take over as U.of I. president

University of Illinoistrustees have chosen a respected former administrator to take over as president, repair the system’s scandal-battered image and win back the respect of restive faculty.
Disabled freight train leads to Metra delays Disabled freight train leads to Metra delays

A disabled freight train near Prairie Crossing and Grayslake caused commuter headaches for Metra riders on the Milwaukee District and North Central train lines this afternoon, officials said.
Shoot-out with cop recounted: 'Gun. Gun. He has a gun. Put down the gun' Shoot-out with cop recounted: 'Gun. Gun. He has a gun. Put down the gun'

After a quick chase down an alley and through a vacant lot, Officer Del Pearson finally had the 20-year-old suspect cornered on a front porch.
Jail time, fine for former Crystal Lake South athletic director Jail time, fine for former Crystal Lake South athletic director

A former Crystal Lake South High School athletic director accused of stealing thousands of dollars from vending machines and fundraising events has accepted a plea deal that includes jail time and probation.
Extra-alarm blaze hits South Chicago neighborhood Extra-alarm blaze hits South Chicago neighborhood

Firefighters battled an extra-alarm fire this afternoon on the South Side in the city’s South Chicago neighborhood.
Another record falls before cool spell moves in this weekend Another record falls before cool spell moves in this weekend

The March heat spell is ending with a bang, with temperatures today shattering the previous record high for this date.
Woman shot by off-duty detective on West Side dies Woman shot by off-duty detective on West Side dies

One of two people shot by an off-duty police detective on the West Side has died, while the other person has been charged with assault, officials said.

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