Chicago News Stories for Feb 15 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

• Man dies after being pulled from Chicago River
  A young man died at a Chicago hospital Tuesday night a short time after officers from the Chicago police’s Marine unit pulled him from the south branch of the Chicago River, authorities said.
• Cops release sketch of suspected ‘road rage’ gunman
  Authorities on Tuesday released a sketch of the motorist who shot another driver during a road rage incident in southwest suburban Lemont.
• City to vote on $1.75M settlement in ambulance case
  The City Council Finance Committee today advanced a $1.75 million settlement with the family of a 13-year-old girl who died a decade ago after city paramedics allegedly botched her care amid an asthma attack.
• Christ Hospital doctor accused of fondling patient
  A doctor is on leave from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn after a patient said he touched her inappropriately, authorities said.
• Blagojevich to serve sentence in Colorado prison
  Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year sentence at a federal prison in Colorado as he had sought, sources said Tuesday.
• City council to vote on banning synthetic cocaine
  The City Council Finance Committee today endorsed a measure that would ban the sale of synthetic cocaine within the city and levy fines of up to $1,000 on retailers who violate the ordinance.

• Lake Forest’s Grever Makes Surprise Marriage Proposal
  
  Olympic medalist’s plan was to win a medal and then propose.
  
  
• Why Doesn’t Baby Formula List Sugar Content?
  
  NBC Chicago works with Deibel Laboratories to measure sugar content in seven popular brands of formula
  
  
• City May Dip Into Your State Tax Refund
  
  Collection for red light cameras, parking tickets and administrative hearings could add up to $20 million to city coffers.
  
  
• Crash Sends Truck into Building
  
  Officials from Chicago’s Department of Buildings were on the scene assessing the structural integrity of the building and trying to determine whether residents could stay in their apartments.
  
  
• Blago to Serve Sentence in Colorado
  
  The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Englewood in Littleton, outside Denver, is a low security facility.
  
  
• Two Charged With Minority Owned Contract Sham
  
  A former member of the state’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise taskforce is at the heart of a federal investigation into an alleged plot to undermine the very rules she was tasked to protect.
  
  

• No. 6 OSU Bounces Back With 78-68 Win At Minnesota
  William Buford scored 24 points to spark No. 6 Ohio State, and Jared Sullinger backed him up inside with 23 points and eight rebounds to guide the Buckeyes to a 78-68 victory Tuesday over Minnesota.
• Walter’s Perspective: Whitney Houston Was No Hero
  Whitney Houston is the story of a miracle talent, snuffed out by prescription drugs, drug abuse, and alcohol.
• Concussions A Risk For Kids In All Types Of Sports
  The latest research shows repeated head trauma can cause irreparable brain disease. As CBS 2’s Rob Johnson reports, for parents whose kids are active, this can be extremely troubling, especially when you consider that almost any sport can leave your child with a concussion.
• Report: Blagojevich To Serve Sentence In Colorado
  It’s official. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year prison sentence at the Colorado facility he had requested.
• Deng Leads Bulls In 121-115 Win Over Sacramento
  Luol Deng came through with 23 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with a 121-115 victory over the Sacramento Kings after watching a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindle to two.
• Blackhawks’ Slump Continues With 3-2 Loss To Predators
  Ryan Ellis scored the go-ahead in the third period and added an assist and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.

• Pekingese becomes America’s top dog at Westminster
  This Peke was at his peak. Malachy the Pekingese wobbled off with best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club, becoming America’s dog to the delight of an adoring crowd that called his name. The 4-year-old bobbing pompom won his 115th overall best in show title. He beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund…
• Bulls win coach a trip to All-Star Game
  Derrick Rose missed his third straight games due to back spasms, but the Bulls celebrated their return home with a 121-115 victory over Sacramento on Tuesday. The win clinched the Eastern Conference coaching slot for Tom Thibodeau, prompting a flurry of jokes in the home locker room.
• Bartlett couple renews vows after more than 60 years of marriage
  After 62 years of marriage, Art and Helen Polich celebrated their love on Valentine’s Day by renewing their wedding vows at the Victory Centre of Bartlett. When asked the line “Do you take this woman …?” Art joked, “Let me think about it for a minute.” On her turn, Helen looked up at the minister and said, “Do I have a second choice?”
• Democrat pushes SUGAR Act on Kirk’s behalf
  Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will address her upper chamber colleagues on Tuesday about bipartisan SUGAR act legislation she and Sen. Mark Kirk introduced last Valentine’s Day, aimed at phasing out the U.S. sugar program. The program, they say, makes candy makers, bakers, and other food manufacturers pay double the world average price for sugar.
• Buffalo Grove delays talks on OTB proposal
  Buffalo Grove’s Plan Commission is postponing talks on a proposal to move an off-track betting facility into the Village Bar & Grill, the restaurant at the village-owned Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Village Manager Dane Bragg said the matter was delayed at the request of the petitioner, Hawthorne Race Course.

• No. 6 OSU Bounces Back With 78-68 Win At Minnesota
  William Buford scored 24 points to spark No. 6 Ohio State, and Jared Sullinger backed him up inside with 23 points and eight rebounds to guide the Buckeyes to a 78-68 victory Tuesday over Minnesota.
• Walter’s Perspective: Whitney Houston Was No Hero
  Whitney Houston is the story of a miracle talent, snuffed out by prescription drugs, drug abuse, and alcohol.
• Concussions A Risk For Kids In All Types Of Sports
  The latest research shows repeated head trauma can cause irreparable brain disease. As CBS 2’s Rob Johnson reports, for parents whose kids are active, this can be extremely troubling, especially when you consider that almost any sport can leave your child with a concussion.
• Report: Blagojevich To Serve Sentence In Colorado
  It’s official. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year prison sentence at the Colorado facility he had requested.
• Deng Leads Bulls In 121-115 Win Over Sacramento
  Luol Deng came through with 23 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with a 121-115 victory over the Sacramento Kings after watching a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindle to two.
• Blackhawks’ Slump Continues With 3-2 Loss To Predators
  Ryan Ellis scored the go-ahead in the third period and added an assist and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.