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- Teachers union: Closing schools builds ‘huge gulf of ill will’
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said tonight that Chicago Public Schools board members “betrayed democracy” by unanimously voting earlier in the day to close or overhaul 17 under-performing schools despite an outcry from parents, neighborhood activists and teachers. - Vendor near Wrigley sues over end to lease
With just over a month to go before the Cubs home opener, a longtime Wrigley Field street vendor filed a lawsuit today claiming a Cubs subsidiary improperly canceled their lease to sell T-shirts across the street from the ballpark. - Ernest Hemingway’s boyhood home for sale
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park has placed the legendary author’s boyhood home in Oak Park up for sale for $525,000. - Man dies after jump into Calumet River from Skyway
A man who jumped into the Calumet River from the Skyway Bridge this evening has died from his injuries, officials said. - Cops: Sketch of man wanted in sexual assault of girl, 13, in West Englewood
Police have released a sketch of a man who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl at gunpoint in an alley in the West Englewood neighborhood. - Former Mayor Richard Daley talks life after leaving office
Former Mayor Daley revealed tonight that he knew he would not run for another term nearly a year before his last day in office in May.
- IDOT Disciplines Employee for Dumping Deer
Better Government Association investigator says at least one IDOT worker was avoiding work by dumping carcasses instead of burying them. - School Closure Plan Unanimously Approved
Despite hours of testimony from opposition, numerous sit-ins and marches, the Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a plan to shutter seven schools and “turnaround” 10 others. - Sugarland Fan Feels Betrayed by Blame Game
A woman who lost her partner in last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair said Wednesday she feels “angry” and “let down” by the contention that she and other fans are partly to blame for their… - What They’re Saying About Quinn’s Budget
Emanuel, Madigan, Preckwinkle and other commend Quinn for talking tough on the economy. - Winter Storm Watch Issued
The National Weather Service on Wednesday evening issued a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday evening. A specific time for the watch wasn’t given, nor was an expiration other than "early Friday morning." - Teen Saves Choking Classmate
What began as a nice gesture — a gift of a bit of orange from a girl — turned into several scary moments for 16-year-old Simon Perez.
- Red Line Trains Delayed Due To Report Of Smoke
Red Line trains are experiencing residual delays after service was temporarily stopped due to a report of smoke near the Clark and Division stop, according to the CTA.
- Eastern Michigan Overtakes Northern Illinois 48-45
Darrell Lampley scored 21 points and Eastern Michigan used a 15-0 run late in the game to overtake Northern Illinois 48-45 on Wednesday night.
- Manhole Cover Thefts Pose Danger To Cars, Pedestrians
Manhole covers and sewer grates are being stolen in Chicago, and across the suburbs, posing a damage threat to cars and a threat of injury to pedestrians, who could fall inside.
- Attorneys: Autopsy Shows Police Brutality Caused North Chicago Man’s Death
It’s been months since a 45-year-old man died one week after North Chicago police officers allegedly beat him during an arrest, but Lake County authorities have yet to issue an autopsy report. Attorneys said Wednesday an independent autopsy proves Darrin Hanna died from police brutality.
- Daley Talks About Life After City Hall, Losing Maggie
Nine months after leaving City Hall, former Mayor Richard M. Daley isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet. Wednesday night, Daley opened up about his life out of office, and life without his late wife, Maggie.
- Winter Storm Watch Issued For Chicago Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in the Chicago area for Thursday night into early Friday.
- Noah big for Bulls heading into break
Bulls center Joakim Noah has a nice weekend planned for the all-star break, but he stayed focused on work Wednesday, collecting his first career triple-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. The Bulls headed into the break with an easy 110-91 win over Milwaukee at the United Center. - Dann Gire shares his Oscar picks with Daily Herald subscribers
Daily Herald Film Critic Dann Gire admitted that when it comes to predicting Sunday night’s winners at the Academy Awards, only one category really stymies him: Will Best Actor go to George Clooney or Jean Dujardin? “I’ve been pulling out what hair I have left trying to figure out who is going to win Best Actor,” Gire said. - Romney, Santorum swap charges in fiery 20th debate
Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination. The most animated clash of the evening focused on health care. - Suburban lawmakers hold key roles in budget debate
A number of suburban lawmakers are top budget leaders who are likely to have substantial influence in how Gov. Quinn’s budget plan plays out in the General Assembly. State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat and a budget committee chairman, praised Quinn for calling for sometimes-drastic cuts. “I thought it was very real,” Kotowski said. But others, both Republicans and… - Lauzen consultant: Burns should resign over emails
A political consultant for Chris Lauzen followed allegations that Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns engaged in illegal campaign activity with a call for Burns to resign Wednesday. Jon Zahm also called on Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady and several local political operatives to step down from their party posts.
- Red Line Trains Delayed Due To Report Of SmokeRed Line trains are experiencing residual delays after service was temporarily stopped due to a report of smoke near the Clark and Division stop, according to the CTA.
- Eastern Michigan Overtakes Northern Illinois 48-45Darrell Lampley scored 21 points and Eastern Michigan used a 15-0 run late in the game to overtake Northern Illinois 48-45 on Wednesday night.
- Manhole Cover Thefts Pose Danger To Cars, PedestriansManhole covers and sewer grates are being stolen in Chicago, and across the suburbs, posing a damage threat to cars and a threat of injury to pedestrians, who could fall inside.
- Attorneys: Autopsy Shows Police Brutality Caused North Chicago Man’s DeathIt’s been months since a 45-year-old man died one week after North Chicago police officers allegedly beat him during an arrest, but Lake County authorities have yet to issue an autopsy report. Attorneys said Wednesday an independent autopsy proves Darrin Hanna died from police brutality.
- Daley Talks About Life After City Hall, Losing MaggieNine months after leaving City Hall, former Mayor Richard M. Daley isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet. Wednesday night, Daley opened up about his life out of office, and life without his late wife, Maggie.
- Winter Storm Watch Issued For Chicago AreaThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in the Chicago area for Thursday night into early Friday.