Monday, January 2, 2012

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Incorporating happiness into the workplace

Rarely do we associate the words "happiness" and "work." They're an unlikely pairing, like "squirrel" and "yummy" or "Kardashian" and "admirable."

Remarkable Woman: Karen Meyer Remarkable Woman: Karen Meyer

Covering disability issues for WLS-TV is second nature to this journalist, who has been profoundly deaf since birth.

A recipe for salad dressing A recipe for salad dressing

Searching for a George Diamond recipe. Can the Daley Question help?

LinkedIn's top buzzwords of 2011 LinkedIn's top buzzwords of 2011

When everyone is "creative," how will it make a difference to employers to say that you're "creative" too?

Words of wisdom for a new year of parenting Words of wisdom for a new year of parenting

Experts list the resolutions they'd like parents to make in the new year

Warning signs your new love is not over his ex Warning signs your new love is not over his ex

Sure, it's a nice sign that he can maintain a great relationship with his ex, but how can you know it's not something more?

How to have a tough conversation How to have a tough conversation

When the stakes of a conversation are high, many of us clam up or blow up.

Last word in resolutions Last word in resolutions

Any joker can find more time for exercise, eat less salt and finally finish that screenplay from college. Boring! (At least that's what we tell ourselves when we repeatedly fail to keep any of those valiant New Year's resolutions.)

5 ways to spend gift cards wisely 5 ways to spend gift cards wisely

How to make the most of your gift-card stash

Ditch these 10 devices in 2012 Ditch these 10 devices in 2012

Why? Because they did one thing and one thing only, and a person can carry only so many devices.


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Sunday, January 1, 2012

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Police identify sexual assault victim found on NW side lawn

Chicago police have identified an 18-year-old sexual assault victim who is in a coma after being found on a Northwest Side lawn Saturday night, officials said.

Man, 80, dies after vehicle accident in Tinley Park Man, 80, dies after vehicle accident in Tinley Park

An 80-year-old Tinley Park man died from injuries he sustained after being involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier this week, officials said.

Stray bullets land in baby's crib in Elgin Stray bullets land in baby's crib in Elgin

Despite repeated calls for people to refrain from firing guns to celebrate the New Year, officials in Elgin are investigating stray bullets that landed in a baby's crib, while two men are charged in another case of random gunfire in the suburb.

Arson fire destroys landmark former Illinois clock factory in Downstate Peru Arson fire destroys landmark former Illinois clock factory in Downstate Peru

PERU, Ill. — A fire at a massive former clock factory that police say was deliberately lit provided an eerie backdrop for a northern Illinois city's New Year's celebrations, and despite the efforts of firefighters from throughout the area, the city landmark was destroyed.

Two cops injured in Loop traffic crash Two cops injured in Loop traffic crash

Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized after their unmarked police car was struck by another vehicle that ran through a red light in the Loop this afternoon, police said.

Tollway rate hike goes into effect Tollway rate hike goes into effect

Starting today, drivers are paying nearly double to drive on Illinois' toll roads.

Inmate charged in murder-for-hire plot Inmate charged in murder-for-hire plot

A Cook County Department of Corrections inmate offered someone he thought was a hit man $2,000 to have a witness killed, but didn't realize he was negotiating with an undercover officer, police said.

First baby of the year? These two share the honor First baby of the year? These two share the honor

A baby boy born at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and a baby girl born at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on the North Side look to be the first two newborns arriving at Chicagoland hospitals today.


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Bears win to finish season 8-8

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4th quarter: Bears 17, Vikings 13

The Bears (8-8) snapped a five-game losing streak. Linebacker Brian Urlacher left the game in the fourth quarter with an apparent left knee injury.


Week 17 photos: Bears at Vikings
Week 17 photos: Bears at Vikings

All the action from the Metrodome


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Police shoot, kill man in Marquette Park

Chicago police shot and killed a man in the Marquette Park neighborhood after chasing him down an alley and into a gangway about 12:10 a.m. Sunday, according to officials.

Man hit by CTA bus near Navy Pier Man hit by CTA bus near Navy Pier

A man was hit by a Chicago Transit Authority bus at Navy Pier just before 1 a.m., according to officials.

Baby born at midnight in Oak Lawn Baby born at midnight in Oak Lawn

A healthy baby born at Advocate Christ Medical Center in south suburban Oak Lawn is believed to be the first of 2012 in the Chicago area. 

6 wounded in 2 stabbing attacks 6 wounded in 2 stabbing attacks

Six people were wounded in two unrelated stabbing incidents tonight on Chicago’s North and Northwest Sides.

Reward now $13,000 in Chicago officer's death Reward now $13,000 in Chicago officer's death

Ministers and other community leaders gathered today to urge the public to work with the police in apprehending suspects in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer.

Chicago welcomes in the New Year Chicago welcomes in the New Year

Navy Pier was the focus for local fireworks as the city welcomed 2012 on a mild night that saw millions of people greeting the New Year in millions of ways.

Blaze destroys restaurant in Worth Blaze destroys restaurant in Worth

A fire destroyed a restaurant in Worth today, leaving the building so damaged that demolition was immediately begun on the structure.

Voice cried out: 'I'm hit, I'm hit!' Voice cried out: 'I'm hit, I'm hit!'

As he stood just feet outside the door to the Church's Chicken, the 22-year-old heard a shout from the parking lot and turned around.


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