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- New details surface in the 2008 slayings of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives
Prosecution filing tells of star’s interview with detectives
Jennifer Hudson’s career was soaring in the fall of 2008, but the Oscar-winning actress and singer still found time to check in with her mother back in Chicago every day between 9 and 11 a.m. - Fire department: Teen boy dead, 3 wounded including child on South Side
A teenage boy was dead on the scene and three other people including a 14-year-old boy were hospitalized following a shooting tonight in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side, authorities said. - Tollway to webcast bid openings
Beginning Thursday, the Illinois Tollway will begin hosting live webcasts of all construction contract bid openings, giving the public and contractors the ability to watch and listen as the agency opens bid packages for the upcoming construction season, the agency has announced. - Woman sues embattled funeral home where 9 bodies found
A South Side woman has sued the struggling funeral home that was supposed to handle her mother’s funeral, claiming the business kept her mother’s body for more than 40 days after the funeral until the funeral home was shut down last week by police because it had no heat or power. - Juvenile charged with series of Plainfield arsons
Plainfield Police today announced the arrest of a juvenile who allegedly confessed to string of arson fires in the Arbor Creek subdivision. - Man accused of killing wife says cremation destroyed evidence
Lawyers for a Vernon Hills man accused of killing his wife are seeking to have the charges dropped because they say that the cremation of the woman’s body destroyed a key piece of evidence.
- Hawks Get Oduya, Not Much Else
Hawks trade for depth defenseman in Johnny Oduya - How to Screw Up a Job Interview as an Applicant
To clarify on the headline, I’m not talking about coming in with crazy excuses for rolling up late to an interview (like blaming your cat’s hiccups, which is a real excuse people have really tried, really) or… - Groupon’s Mobile Audience Swells, Empire Grows
CEO Andrew Mason says his company’s mobile app tripled over the last year to nine million users. This would explain Groupon’s emphasis on the “Now!” service, which, even though it’s drawn its fair share of… - Boy Charged in Plainfield Arson Spree
The boy, whose name has not been publicly released, is charged with five counts of arson, three counts of burglary to a motor vehicle and two counts of criminal damage to property. - Teen Dead, Three Injured in Shooting
Calls of people wounded in a shooting near East 53rd Street and South Martin Luther King Drive came in shortly before 8 p.m. - Summits Could Create Commuting Nightmares
The Stevenson Expressway, Lake Shore Drive and Amtrak and Metra trains are all uncomfortably close to McCormick Place.
- Food Dyes Suspected Of Causing Behavioral Problems In Kids
Concerns about synthetic food dyes led many manufacturers in Europe to stop using then. But as CBS 2’s Mary Kay Kleist reports, the dyes are used here in everything from cereal to crackers to toothpaste.
- With Prices Rising, Motorists Finding Ways To Conserve Gas
The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Chicago area Monday was $3.91 — up more than 30 cents from a week ago. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
- 2 Investigators: Businesses Yelping About Review-Driven Web Site
Some Chicago business owners say they felt pressured to advertise with Yelp or face negative consequences. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman looks at how the popular website arranges its reviews.
- Suit: Orland Park Teen Was Bullied At School
The family of a former girls’ basketball player at a southwest suburban high school claims their daughter was seriously injured by the ordeal — physically and psychologically. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
- Fire Erupts At Daytona After Montoya Hits Jet Dryer
The Daytona 500 has been halted by a fiery explosion caused when Juan Pablo Montoya slammed into a jet dryer under caution.
- No. 11 Georgetown Beats No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41
Playing at home for the last time, Jason Clark and Henry Sims combined for 25 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on “Senior Day,” helping No. 11 Georgetown beat No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41 on Monday night in a key game for Big East tournament seeding.
- Proposed law aims at preventing violence in schools
Prompted by a Daily Herald investigation, suburban lawmakers have filed legislation to try to prevent violence like the 2008 stabbing of teacher Carolyn Gilbert at Elgin High School. The law would improve communication between police and schools about troubled students. - New diet, new regimen for fitness contestants
Life has changed quickly for the six Fittest Loser contestants. They have gone from all-they-could-eat at every meal to figuring out exactly what they can eat five times a day under the watchful eyes of their trainers. The competition has brought about a major overhaul in their shopping, meal planning and cooking regimen. - ‘Founding father’ of Schaumburg parks dies
Bob Bock, a founding father of the Schaumburg Park District, died Sunday at the age of 80. Nearly 50 years ago, Schaumburg’s then mayor Bob Atcher enlisted Bock’s help to start the district ahead of a proposed Elk Grove park district that had an eye on the same territory. - Pradel says Naperville’s future looking bright
Increased sales tax revenues and building permits have Naperville’s future looking significantly brighter than this time last year, Mayor George Pradel said Monday morning, but the city needs to keep its momentum. “The state of the city is strong because we value working together,” Pradel said. “By combining our talents, resources and dollars, we can continue to provide our residents and… - Therapy dogs help heal girls’ wounds at Maryville
Every month, a group of therapy dogs arrives at Maryville Academy’s Eisenberg Campus in Bartlett and the shrieks of joy from the teenage girls begin. “These dogs have been rescued — and so are these girls,” says Rocco Cimmarusti. “They have all been abused and come from some absolutely horrific backgrounds. And yet, there is clearly a message here, that like these dogs,…
- Food Dyes Suspected Of Causing Behavioral Problems In KidsConcerns about synthetic food dyes led many manufacturers in Europe to stop using then. But as CBS 2’s Mary Kay Kleist reports, the dyes are used here in everything from cereal to crackers to toothpaste.
- With Prices Rising, Motorists Finding Ways To Conserve GasThe average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Chicago area Monday was $3.91 — up more than 30 cents from a week ago. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
- 2 Investigators: Businesses Yelping About Review-Driven Web SiteSome Chicago business owners say they felt pressured to advertise with Yelp or face negative consequences. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman looks at how the popular website arranges its reviews.
- Suit: Orland Park Teen Was Bullied At SchoolThe family of a former girls’ basketball player at a southwest suburban high school claims their daughter was seriously injured by the ordeal — physically and psychologically. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
- Fire Erupts At Daytona After Montoya Hits Jet DryerThe Daytona 500 has been halted by a fiery explosion caused when Juan Pablo Montoya slammed into a jet dryer under caution.
- No. 11 Georgetown Beats No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41Playing at home for the last time, Jason Clark and Henry Sims combined for 25 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on “Senior Day,” helping No. 11 Georgetown beat No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41 on Monday night in a key game for Big East tournament seeding.