Chicago News Stories for Jan 29 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 faces charges in connection with Bucktown rape
  A Chicago man who raped a woman in her Bucktown apartment and dragged her back in after she tried to escape is in custody and will face charges related to the attack, according to Chicago Police.
• Flight diverted to Idaho due to mechanical issue
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say an American Airlines passenger jet traveling from Dallas to Seattle carrying 145 passengers and crew landed in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday after the pilot reported a mechanical issue.
• 2 shot outside South Side grocery store
  Two people were wounded in an apparent drive-by shooting outside a grocery store on the South Side, officials said.
• At least 3 teens wounded in separate shootings
  At least three teens were wounded in separate shootings on the South and West sides Saturday night, according to police.
• Skokie police investigate series of burglaries in homes Friday
  Officials are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred Friday in five homes over a 12-hour-period in north suburban Skokie, police said.
• CPS head: ‘Create great schools’ for every child
  About 250 people streamed into Soldier Field Saturday for a public education expo that featured dozens of booths representing the steady growth of charter schools in Chicago.

• City Sues 15 Cab Companies
  
  The City of Chicago announced it has filed 15 separate lawsuits against cab owners not in compliance with current wheelchair accessibility requirement.
  
  
• Warm Temperatures On the Way
  
  Get ready because warmer temperatures are on the way, right after a cold and snowy weekend.
  
  
• Hawks Acquire Brendan Morrison
  
  Hawks trade minor league defender Brian Connelly to Calgary for Brendan Morrison.
  
  
• Same Man Robs Cell Phone Store Twice
  
  Police continue to search for a man who committed two armed robberies at the same T-Mobile store in the Far South Side West Pullman neighborhood.
  
  
• Students Learn About Schools at Soldier Field
  
  A Chicago education advocacy group is hosting an event to school thousands of students and families on, well, schools.
  
  
• Art Institute Partners with India
  
  The Art Institute of Chicago will be the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the government of India.
  
  

• Minnesota Surges Past Illinois 77-72 In Overtime
  Chip Armelin scored a season-high 14 points, and Austin Hollins highlighted a whirlwind comeback in the final minutes to finish with 14 points as Minnesota defeated Illinois 77-72 in overtime Saturday.
• McDermott Leads No. 15 Creighton In 73-59 Win Over Bradley
  Bradley, last in the Missouri Valley, went back and forth with the Bluejays the first 10 minutes. Creighton looked as if it might break open the game after that.
• Kane Crowned ‘Breakaway’ Champ During NHL All-Star Competition
  Patrick Kane stole the show at the “Breakaway Challenge” Saturday at the NHL All Star Game skills competition.
• Lawmaker: Quinn A ‘Coward’ For His Handling Of DCFS Investigation
  State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock, says Gov. Quinn knew in April that Erwin McEwen, then the head of the Department of Children and Family Services, was refusing to cooperate in a state inspector general’s investigation.
• Snow Likely Before Lengthy Warm Up
  Unseasonably warm weather is expected to move into the Chicago area next week — but not before a cold and snowy weekend.
• Proviso West Star Back In Chicago, Joins Northwestern
  Northwestern announced Saturday the addition of wide receiver Kyle Prater to the Wildcats program. A product of Proviso West High School, Prater formerly was enrolled at the University of Southern California.

• Injuries will affect how Bulls match up against James and Wade
  As the Bulls head south for their first matchup this season against the Miami Heat, their defense against Dwyane Wade and LeBron James was undecided. That’s because Luol Deng and Richard Hamilton are game-time decisions due to injuries.
• Dunn determined to bounce back from 2011
  If the White Sox are going to contend this season, Adam Dunn and Alex Rios are going to have to produce. The duo struggled from beginning to end last year, and Dunn is anxious to turn the page for good. Looking trim and fit at SoxFest, Dunn met with the media Saturday.
• One thing’s for sure: Emery won’t be bored
  New Bears general manager Phil Emery will have plenty to keep him busy as he undertakes a reorganization in the player personnel department and an upgrade of the roster.
• Nation’s first big parade honors troops back from Iraq
  Some of the war-tested troops wiped away tears as they acknowledged support from a crowd that organizers estimated reached 100,000 people.
• Executive bling: Where does Romney stack up with previous presidents?
  Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you’re in Romney territory.

• Minnesota Surges Past Illinois 77-72 In Overtime
  Chip Armelin scored a season-high 14 points, and Austin Hollins highlighted a whirlwind comeback in the final minutes to finish with 14 points as Minnesota defeated Illinois 77-72 in overtime Saturday.
• McDermott Leads No. 15 Creighton In 73-59 Win Over Bradley
  Bradley, last in the Missouri Valley, went back and forth with the Bluejays the first 10 minutes. Creighton looked as if it might break open the game after that.
• Kane Crowned ‘Breakaway’ Champ During NHL All-Star Competition
  Patrick Kane stole the show at the “Breakaway Challenge” Saturday at the NHL All Star Game skills competition.
• Lawmaker: Quinn A ‘Coward’ For His Handling Of DCFS Investigation
  State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock, says Gov. Quinn knew in April that Erwin McEwen, then the head of the Department of Children and Family Services, was refusing to cooperate in a state inspector general’s investigation.
• Snow Likely Before Lengthy Warm Up
  Unseasonably warm weather is expected to move into the Chicago area next week — but not before a cold and snowy weekend.
• Proviso West Star Back In Chicago, Joins Northwestern
  Northwestern announced Saturday the addition of wide receiver Kyle Prater to the Wildcats program. A product of Proviso West High School, Prater formerly was enrolled at the University of Southern California.