Chicago News Stories for Feb 03 2012

Hot off the presses go 2 Chicago brings you the latest breaking Chicago News Stories to hit the internet. We make a point of updating today’s headlines at least twice a day so make sure to check back for all your Chicago News Headlines

• 2 shot, 1 dead in Washington Park
  A 19-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old girl wounded in a shooting about 10:10 p.m. in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side, according to police.
• Cops: Cross-dressing muggers charged with additional attacks
  Two men who prosecutors said were dressed as women when they mugged two people in November 2011 near Lincoln Park Zoo have been charged with a pair of additional attacks that authorities said happened the month before, police said.
• Naperville student among 3 arrested on heroin charges this week
  Three people — including a high school student — face heroin-related charges after Naperville police said they were arrested this week during drug sales.
• Metra train hits vehicle in Palatine
  A Metra train hit a vehicle near Palatine tonight and was delayed more than an hour.
• Wilmette School District 39 is considering a full-day option for kindergarten — for a fee
  Wilmette School District 39 is considering a full-day option for kindergarten — for a fee. That would make two programs in the village, and one official thinks there may be enough demand for both.
• O’Hare bookstore firings renew living wage push for Chicago airports
  Supporters of a living wage ordinance for Chicago airports are using the recent firings of workers to renew their push.

• Giants’ Diehl Remembers Chicago Roots
  
  David Diehl may earn a living in New York, but he keeps Chicago close to his heart.
  
  
• Thousands Hurt by Shutdown Snow Blowers
  
  Study of more than 30,000 injuries may have uncovered reason for so many injuries.
  
  
• Community Protests Autistic Teen’s Death
  
  Stephon Watts was shot twice by officers in his Calumet City home on Wednesday.
  
  
• Surveillance Cam Records NW Side Robbery
  
  Northwest side women, be alert: there have been a rash of robberies in the late evening or early morning hours recently.
  
  
• Bears Fans: Survive a Super Bowl Party
  
  The Super Bowl will air this Sunday on NBC, and people around the country will get together to watch it. Bears fans have to get through the day knowing that the team collapsed around the same time as Jay…
  
  
• Rose Again Voted All-Star Game Starter
  
  MVP collected 1.5 million votes to finish third among all players, a year after becoming Chicago’s first starter since Michael Jordan.
  
  

• Walter’s Perspective: Emanuel Is Right To Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
  CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson has praise for Mayor Emanuel in his relentless pursuit of speed cameras in school zones, a plan that Gov. Quinn has resisted.
• Women Should Be Aware Of Heart-Attack Symptoms
  Doctors say many women don’t see a heart attack coming because they have different symptoms than men, and even emergency room physicians can be slow to reach a diagnosis.
• 2 Investigators: Sick, Vacation Payouts Add Up For Former CPS Employees
  Some ex-employees of the Chicago Public Schools have received massive payouts for unused sick and vacation days, at a time when schools are strapped for cash. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
• Metra Train Strikes Vehicle Near Palatine
  Union Pacific Northwest Line Train No.657 was heading to Crystal Lake when the train struck a vehicle at Quentin Road near the Palatine station.
• Rose Scores 32 As Bulls Out-Muscle Knicks 105-102
  Derrick Rose had 15 in the fourth quarter and repeatedly answered when the Knicks rallied.
• Shurna’s 28 Help Northwestern Beat Nebraska 84-74
  Northwestern (13-8, 3-6 Big Ten) dominated the game behind the arc, making 14 3-pointers to end a three-game losing streak.

• Hawks’ Crawford a mess in goal during 8-4 loss
  For the second time in two trips to Edmonton, the Blackhawks embarrassed themselves.As if losing 9-2 at Rexall Place in November wasn’t bad enough, the Hawks were just as awful Thursday night in an 8-4 loss that could have ramifications on the rest of the season, starting in goal.
• Hawthorn Woods vows to fight new mall plan
  Hawthorn Woods trustees officially objected to a potentially major commercial development for the southeast corner of Rand and Old McHenry roads in unincorporated Lake County. Hawthorn Woods Village President Joseph Mancino told about 50 spectators the town will do what’s necessary to block the proposal. “We will be taking action, legally, where needed,” Mancino said.
• Report paints murder suspect as victim of flawed system
  Details of D’Andre Howard’s troubled past were outlined in a new Department of Children and Family Services Inspector General report. The report suggests that the system failed Howard, who is now awaiting trial for the murder of three members of his girlfriend’s family in Hoffman Estates in 2009. Could the report impact his upcoming trial?
• Early spring, Woodstock Willie says
  It only seems fitting that a year after a blizzard prevented Woodstock Willie from making his annual weather prognostication that he predicted Thursday spring will come early this year. Country singer Bryan White read the official prognostication in the Woodstock Square before a cheering crowd of about 500 people, reportedly the largest gathering in the celebration’s 20-year history.
• Biggert to be unopposed in primary
  Longtime U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert now faces an uncontested primary election in March after the Illinois State Board of Elections kicked both of her opponents off the ballot. Also removed were 6th District Democrat Tim Ritter and 10th District Democrat Aloys Rutagwibira.

• Walter’s Perspective: Emanuel Is Right To Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
  CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson has praise for Mayor Emanuel in his relentless pursuit of speed cameras in school zones, a plan that Gov. Quinn has resisted.
• Women Should Be Aware Of Heart-Attack Symptoms
  Doctors say many women don’t see a heart attack coming because they have different symptoms than men, and even emergency room physicians can be slow to reach a diagnosis.
• 2 Investigators: Sick, Vacation Payouts Add Up For Former CPS Employees
  Some ex-employees of the Chicago Public Schools have received massive payouts for unused sick and vacation days, at a time when schools are strapped for cash. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
• Metra Train Strikes Vehicle Near Palatine
  Union Pacific Northwest Line Train No.657 was heading to Crystal Lake when the train struck a vehicle at Quentin Road near the Palatine station.
• Rose Scores 32 As Bulls Out-Muscle Knicks 105-102
  Derrick Rose had 15 in the fourth quarter and repeatedly answered when the Knicks rallied.
• Shurna’s 28 Help Northwestern Beat Nebraska 84-74
  Northwestern (13-8, 3-6 Big Ten) dominated the game behind the arc, making 14 3-pointers to end a three-game losing streak.