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- Amtrak train from Chicago to Port Huron hits car
DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — An Amtrak train heading from Chicago to Port Huron has struck a car near Lansing, and the passengers are being bused to their destinations. - Darien woman, 86, dies after being hit by vehicle near home
Avid walker was struck by motorist backing out of a driveway, police say
An 86-year-old Darien woman known in her neighborhood as an avid walker died after she was struck less than a block from her home by a vehicle backing out of a driveway, police said Thursday. - Federal appeals court criticizes prison officials
But former deputy marshal’s conviction is upheld
A federal appeals court in Chicago on Thursday said it was “outright disturbing” that federal prison officials sent a convicted former U.S. deputy marshal to the Texas prison where his father, a convicted former Chicago police officer, died decades earlier. - Naperville school boundary changes to be considered by District 203 board
Naperville Unit District 203′s enrollment committee made just one adjustment before voting to recommend school boundary changes that school board members are scheduled to consider beginning Tuesday. - Judge: Top cop must testify in lawsuit over officer-involved shooting
A federal judge today ordered that Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy answer questions as part of a federal lawsuit over a fatal shooting last summer by a police officer. - Hotel bus crashes on I-90
A hotel shuttle bus crashed on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) near Rosemont and Des Plaines tonight.
- Wicker Park Florist Stabbed During Robbery
Employee of Wicker Park’s Asrai Garden flower shop attacked shortly before noon, police said. - Family Meets Life-Saving Firefighters
A Dec. 23 fire nearly claimed the lives of a grandmother and her grandson. - Suit Challenges Racism, Eavesdropping Law
Chicago attorney says video of scuffle between her client and police sergeant shows racism in action and highlights why Illinois’ eavesdropping law should be changed. - Hawks End Nine-Game Skid
Chicago 4, New York 2 - Several Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash in Rosemont
Authorities said a Holiday Inn shuttle bus stopped after being struck from behind by a car. A third vehicle then crashed into the car. - Abstract Art Piece Raises Eyebrows, Questions
Near a viaduct on the 300 block of North Ogden Avenue stands an abstract piece of art that to some appears to be a man hanging from a tree.
- Shepkowski: A Different Deng Sans Derrick
With Derrick Rose again out it was Deng that was perhaps the most key-cog in getting the Bulls offense going as he had a career-night from beyond the arc, hitting 6/9 three-point attempts in route to matching Carlos Boozer with a game-high 23 points. Not only was Deng ferocious from three-point range but for the second game in a row and only the second time in his NBA career, Deng found himself with a double-digit assist total at the end of the night.
- There Are Steps You Can Take To Minimize The Stress Of Commuting
Whether you drive to work or take the train, the miles and minutes really add up and could impact your health. CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist reports.
- Boozer, Deng Lead Bulls Over Celtics 89-80
Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng each scored 23 points, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with an 89-80 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead.
- Walter’s Perspective: Don’t Pay Your Tickets, Don’t Get Your Full Tax Refund
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson praises Mayor Emanuel’s idea to aim for the pocketbooks of people who haven’t paid their traffic tickets.
- Thieves Targeting Snow-Removal Equipment
Even though snow hasn’t been very common this winter, thieves are interested in high-priced equipment used to clear roads. CBS 2′s Mike Parker explains.
- 4 Young People Rescued From Icy Pond
After hearing the children’s cries for help, people living across from the pond took action. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
- Deng leads Bulls past Celtics
Derrick Rose missed his fourth straight game with back spasms, but the Bulls broke a five-game losing streak against opponents with winning records when they beat Boston 89-80 on Thursday at the United Center. Luol Deng and veteran guard Mike James were among the unconventional heroes for the home team. - Four children rescued from pond in Grayslake
Four Grayslake children who fell through a frozen pond late Thursday afternoon are alive and well, thanks to a man who bashed his way through the ice to pull a boy out. Robert George, 40, was working on his computer at about 4:30 p.m. when his daughters came rushing in telling him they heard screams coming from the pond. “I just ran across the street,” he said Thursday night. “I… - Sears calls 100 layoffs ‘necessary’
Struggling Sears Holdings Corp. said Thursday it has laid off about 100 workers at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, noting that the action doesn’t impact special legislation aimed at keeping the headquarters here. The company, which continues to streamline, notified workers of the layoffs Thursday and targeted a variety of positions. Qualified employees will receive severance packages,… - Police: N. Barrington woman’s death may be a suicide
The body of a North Barrington woman who had been reported missing was found Thursday, and she may have taken her own life, police said. Maria Carlsen’s body was found near Wauconda on the north side of Route 12, about one mile southeast of Route 59, Lake County sheriff’s police said. - DuPage Housing Authority revokes rent subsidies
Three tenants at a senior housing complex in Roselle lost their rent subsidies this week after the DuPage Housing Authority determined they’re too young to receive the assistance. At least one of the residents has been hit with a $39,126 bill.
- Shepkowski: A Different Deng Sans DerrickWith Derrick Rose again out it was Deng that was perhaps the most key-cog in getting the Bulls offense going as he had a career-night from beyond the arc, hitting 6/9 three-point attempts in route to matching Carlos Boozer with a game-high 23 points. Not only was Deng ferocious from three-point range but for the second game in a row and only the second time in his NBA career, Deng found himself with a double-digit assist total at the end of the night.
- There Are Steps You Can Take To Minimize The Stress Of CommutingWhether you drive to work or take the train, the miles and minutes really add up and could impact your health. CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist reports.
- Boozer, Deng Lead Bulls Over Celtics 89-80Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng each scored 23 points, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with an 89-80 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead.
- Walter’s Perspective: Don’t Pay Your Tickets, Don’t Get Your Full Tax RefundCBS 2′s Walter Jacobson praises Mayor Emanuel’s idea to aim for the pocketbooks of people who haven’t paid their traffic tickets.
- Thieves Targeting Snow-Removal EquipmentEven though snow hasn’t been very common this winter, thieves are interested in high-priced equipment used to clear roads. CBS 2′s Mike Parker explains.
- 4 Young People Rescued From Icy PondAfter hearing the children’s cries for help, people living across from the pond took action. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.