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- War against drugs has failed on many fronts, panel says
Drug enforcement measures in place for decades have filled jails with poor and minority offenders, marred police officers’ credibility in the neighborhoods they patrol and fractured communities, Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle agreed at a forum Wednesday night. - Trial under way in alleged gang-related ramming of SUV that killed teen
Joe Penkala doesn’t remember a single thing about that steamy August night in 2009, but he still carries the scars. - South Side Irish Parade’s revival questioned
Emanuel’s administration throwing cold water on plan for event next month
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration indicated this week that it doesn’t think the group trying to resurrect the South Side Irish Parade, shut down three years ago because of drunken violence, is prepared to pull it off. - Lawsuit claims morgue stopped attempts to identify woman’s body
A South Side woman’s body was left at the Cook County morgue for more than a year because Medical Examiner’s staff did not respond to her relatives’ repeated offers to help identify her remains, a lawsuit filed Wednesday by the family against the county claims. - Naperville mayor dashes talk of changing liquor rules
Proposal made in wake of fatal stabbing in downtown bar
Despite a call to re-examine liquor ordinances following a fatal stabbing at a downtown bar, Naperville Mayor George Pradel said Wednesday that he has no plan to do so any time soon. - What cops say could be taped
House panel backs relaxing law on eavesdropping
SPRINGFIELD — Illinoisans would have permission to make audio recordings of police officers on duty and in a public place under a proposal that gained a measure of steam Wednesday.
- Funnyman Ferrell Pokes Fun at Bulls, Hornets
Comedian Will Ferrell did the honors of introducing the players at Wednesday night’s matchup in New Orleans. - Friends, Fans Honor Don Cornelius
Tribute to TV legend held at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications. - Test Drives Available at Chicago Auto Show
Sometimes just seeing something isn’t enough. The Chicago Auto Show gives patrons several ways to experience the new models on display. - Man Held Himself for Ransom, Police Say
Dorian Ford reportedly wanted to know if his mom loved him enough to pay $1,000 ransom. - Time to Light Up The Bean
Millennium Park lights up The Bean for winter family fun. - City Goes With Runner-Up Sticker
City officials on Wednesday pulled the original winner after controversy brewed, with many saying it contained symbolism associated with a notorious street gang.
- N. Illinois Snaps Skid, Beats Miami (Ohio) 62-59
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- Some University Employees Double Dipping For State Paychecks
Some public university employees have figured out a way to keep their jobs and double their salaries. CBS 2′s Dave Savini has been investigating this lucrative, yet legal, sweetheart deal involving government pensions.
- More Than $4M Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Calumet City
More than $4 million worth of cannabis was seized after a months-long investigation of a south suburban Calumet City home.
- Boy Who Drew Controversial Sticker: ‘This Picture Is Clean’
City Clerk Susana Mendoza has decided to do away with a controversial design that won the contest to be the next city vehicle sticker, amid fears it could be seen as depicting gang signs, but the 15-year-old boy who drew it insists his drawing “is clean.”
- ‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Honored At Memorial
Friends and family members got together Wednesday night for a love-filled goodbye to “Soul Train” creator and Chicago native Don Cornelius.
- Boozer Scores 18 As Bulls Rout Hornets 90-67
Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night.
- Jubilant Santorum wins Minnesota and Colorado
A resurgent Rick Santorum won Minnesota’s Republican presidential caucuses with ease Tuesday night and was declared the victor in Colorado as well, a stunning sweep that raised fresh questions about front-runner Mitt Romney’s appeal among the ardent conservatives at the core of the party’s political base. Santorum triumphed, as well, in a nonbinding Missouri primary that was worth bragging rights… - Multiple 911 calls from Naperville stabbing released
Recordings of the 911 calls from patrons of a Naperville bar where a teacher was stabbed to death over the weekend reveal frantic and chaotic pleas for help for the bleeding 24-year-old. At least 10 people called 911 urging the dispatcher to send paramedics to Frankie’s Blue Room after an altercation that left Shaun Wild dead and two other men with stab wounds. - Wheaton Park District pursues Hubble pact with developer
The Wheaton Park District is expected to approve a contract with a developer that will ensure the gymnasiums and fields at the old Hubble Middle School property continue to the used by the public. - Capone’s Hideaway in St. Charles shuts its doors
Al Capone’s Hideaway and Steakhouse, which was a real speak-easy in the 1920s, has closed. The answering machine at the restaurant in unincorporated St. Charles thanks patrons and says it’s time to “take a break and refresh.” - Kirk’s skull replacement surgery successful
A portion of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s skull that had been temporarily removed to reduce damage from brain swelling after a stroke has been successfully reattached, doctors say.
- N. Illinois Snaps Skid, Beats Miami (Ohio) 62-59(© 2012 by STATS LLC and Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.)
- Some University Employees Double Dipping For State PaychecksSome public university employees have figured out a way to keep their jobs and double their salaries. CBS 2′s Dave Savini has been investigating this lucrative, yet legal, sweetheart deal involving government pensions.
- More Than $4M Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Calumet CityMore than $4 million worth of cannabis was seized after a months-long investigation of a south suburban Calumet City home.
- Boy Who Drew Controversial Sticker: ‘This Picture Is Clean’City Clerk Susana Mendoza has decided to do away with a controversial design that won the contest to be the next city vehicle sticker, amid fears it could be seen as depicting gang signs, but the 15-year-old boy who drew it insists his drawing “is clean.”
- ‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Honored At MemorialFriends and family members got together Wednesday night for a love-filled goodbye to “Soul Train” creator and Chicago native Don Cornelius.
- Boozer Scores 18 As Bulls Rout Hornets 90-67Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night.