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- Mom faced uphill battle even before blaze killed 2 of her children
Kids were trying to heat pizza on stove, fire officials say
Alicia Myles was already struggling before a deadly fire tore through her apartment on Chicago’s Far South Side early Tuesday, killing her 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son, her family said. - Archdiocese considers selling bonds to raise funds
Seeking to replenish coffers that have covered the costs of construction, clergy misconduct and parish operations, the Archdiocese of Chicago is exploring a number of options to raise more money, including the sale of private bonds to investors. - Kirk’s best friend in Senate will pay him a visit
Manchin optimistic fellow junior lawmaker will fare well in rehabilitation after stroke
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mark Kirk’s best friend in the Senate, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, plans to fly to Chicago on Friday night, and whether he’s allowed to visit his hospitalized friend, he will be there for support. - Supporters of 6 1/2-hour school day submit petitions at CPS Board of Education meeting
Chicago parents supporting a longer school day — but one that’s an hour shorter than the one planned for all Chicago Public Schools next fall — submitted petitions with more than 1,450 signatures to the Board of Education on Wednesday. - Origin a mystery for 2 human skulls found in McHenry County
Growing up on several acres amid the horse farms of rural McHenry County, 12-year-old Tarren See-Garcia had stumbled upon an animal skull on his parents’ property once before. - Illinois Humanities Council board member resigns in protest of auctioning a dinner with Bill Ayers
A month after the Illinois Humanities Council auctioned off a dinner with controversial Vietnam-era radical Bill Ayers as part of a fundraiser, a board member has resigned over the matter.
- Blackhawk Players Of The Week: All-Star Break Edition
The ups and downs before we all adjourn for a few days. - No Heat, Hot Water for Three Weeks
There’s no heat and no hot water for residents of 1920s Lincoln Park building after main chimney fails. - Father of Duct Taped Girl in Court Thursday
Girl’s mother says photo posted to Facebook last month was a joke. - Mini Golf at MSI Includes Science, History Lessons
The Museum of Science and Industry, as part of its annual Black Creativity programming, is focusing this year on the future of energy and recognizing the achievements of African Americans in science and technology. - Epi-pens Headed to All Chicago Public Schools
New policy also allows students to carry and self-administer Epi-pens, asthma inhalers and diabetes testing with written approval of a parent or guardian. - Tighter Mag Mile Security Suggested During NATO/G8
The president of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce thinks stores on State Street and the Mag Mile need to implement more security during the May NATO and G8 summits.
- Mays, Wright State Beat Illinois-Chicago 69-63
Julius Mays scored 33 points, including a school-record 19 of 20 free throws, to lead Wright State to a 69-63 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night.
- Shepkowski: Bulls First Home Loss A Major Letdown
Despite trailing by nine with just under four minutes remaining versus Indiana on Wednesday night the Bulls were able to get an open look to take the lead with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. 
- Pacers Hand Bulls First Home Loss, 95-90
Danny Granger scored 22 points Wednesday night and the Indiana Pacers became the first visiting team to win on Chicago’s home floor this season, beating the Bulls 95-90.
- Controversial Book Asks ‘Is Marriage for White People?’
The single life is a challenge for many people – dating and finding the right romantic partner are not easy. But for one segment of the population, it is even more difficult, according to a new and controversial book. CBS 2’s Jim Williams takes a look at “Is Marriage for White People?” by Ralph Richard Banks.
- Mom’s Quick Thinking After Daughter Scalded Prevented More Severe Burns
What would you do if your child got scalded by boiling hot water? Local doctors say you need to know, because it happens more often than you think.
- Trial Underway In Murder Of Teen Whose Body Was Never Found
The trial is underway for a man accused in the apparent murder of a McHenry County teenager whose body was never found.
- Arlington Heights couple found shot to death in home
The husband found shot to death alongside his wife Wednesday morning in Arlington Heights, had a criminal history that involved domestic violence, court records show. Police discovered the bodies of Angelita James, 56, and Roger D. James, 48, about 8:40 a.m. after the woman’s son called police, anxious that his mother had missed work the last couple of days. - Bulls let one slip away against Pacers
The Bulls (16-4) lost for the first time at home this season, dropping a 94-90 decision to Indiana in a suddenly intense rivalry. “I’ll never forget how they celebrated just from winning this game,” Derrick Rose said in the locker room. “I can’t wait to play them again.” - Arlington Heights man admits killing grandmother
An Arlington Heights man pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of first-degree murder in the death of his 86-year-old grandmother. Daniel G. Levine was sentenced to 40 years in prison in exchange for his plea. - Mulligan to drop out of 55th House primary race
After nearly 20 years as state representative, Des Plaines Republican Rosemary Mulligan is dropping out of her primary bid for re-election. - Cary man sentenced to 55 years in sex assault, porn case
John “Jack” Reed, 35, of Cary, is sentenced to 55 years in prison Wednesday for convictions on numerous counts of criminal sexual assault and child pornography. He was convicted last November of having sex with a girl he knew and videotaping it.
- Mays, Wright State Beat Illinois-Chicago 69-63Julius Mays scored 33 points, including a school-record 19 of 20 free throws, to lead Wright State to a 69-63 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night.
- Shepkowski: Bulls First Home Loss A Major LetdownDespite trailing by nine with just under four minutes remaining versus Indiana on Wednesday night the Bulls were able to get an open look to take the lead with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
- Pacers Hand Bulls First Home Loss, 95-90Danny Granger scored 22 points Wednesday night and the Indiana Pacers became the first visiting team to win on Chicago’s home floor this season, beating the Bulls 95-90.
- Controversial Book Asks ‘Is Marriage for White People?’The single life is a challenge for many people – dating and finding the right romantic partner are not easy. But for one segment of the population, it is even more difficult, according to a new and controversial book. CBS 2’s Jim Williams takes a look at “Is Marriage for White People?” by Ralph Richard Banks.
- Mom’s Quick Thinking After Daughter Scalded Prevented More Severe BurnsWhat would you do if your child got scalded by boiling hot water? Local doctors say you need to know, because it happens more often than you think.
- Trial Underway In Murder Of Teen Whose Body Was Never FoundThe trial is underway for a man accused in the apparent murder of a McHenry County teenager whose body was never found.