Chicago News Stories for Oct 18 2011

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

• Pet crematorium gets approval in Arlington Heights
  A Mundelein pet crematorium is moving its business to Arlington Heights, following approval from the village board.
• Selena Gomez gets protective order against convicted stalker
  Disney star Selena Gomez has obtained a restraining order against a former Des Plaines man who was twice convicted in Cook County of stalking.
• Cellini defense seeks to undermine wiretaps
  A defense attorney at the shakedown trial of a clout-heavy Illinois businessman on Tuesday sought to punch holes in prosecutors’ claim that his client is heard on secret FBI recordings admitting he delivered part of an extortion message to a Hollywood producer.
• Mother, teenage son seriously wounded in Avondale neighborhood
  A mother and her 15-year-old son were seriously wounded this morning when two masked gunmen stormed into their Avondale home on the Northwest Side as the teen and his sister were getting ready for school, authorities and relatives said.
• City watchdog credits Emanuel for ‘honest approach’ to budget
  City Inspector General Joseph Ferguson, who had questioned Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s committment to watchdog efforts, said today the mayor is working diligently to give him enough money to do his job.
• 2 arrested on warrants, including murder, after stop on I-290
  Two men wanted on outstanding warrants, including one for murder, were arrested after Illinois State Police officials stopped a car they were traveling in for a routine traffic stop, officials said today.

• Emanuel Speaks Carefully About Occupy Arrests
  
  The mayor talks about the Grant Park arrests.
  
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• Man Slaps Hester in Des Plaines Casino
  
  Mount Prospect man charged with misdemeanor battery over reported incident at the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines last Friday.
  
  Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
  
  
• Boy, 12, Charged With Throwing Molotov Cocktail
  
  A 12-year-old Joliet boy has been charged with a felony after neighbors reported seeing him throw a Molotov cocktail into the street in front of his home.
  
  Photo Credit: Michael Clancy
  
  
• PHOTOS: Fashion Focus Kickoff Party
  
  Chicago’s unofficial fashion week gets off to a stylish start.
  
  Photo Credit: Onasis Odelmo
  
  
• First Lady Asks for $10K Photo Fee
  
  Michelle Obama will headline a fundraiser for her husband in Chicago in October.
  
  Photo Credit: AP
  
  
• PHOTOS: Next Fashion Chicago
  
  Chicago’s fashion week kicks off with a fashionable show.
  
  Photo Credit: Onasis Odelmo
  
  

• Des Plaines Man Accused Of Stalking Disney Star Selena Gomez
  A judge has granted Disney star Selena Gomz a restraining order against a Des Plaines man accused of stalking her and threatening to kill her.
• Study: Huge Gap In Breast Cancer Death Rate In South Suburbs
  African American women in the south suburbs are 300 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women in the same area. It’s a number that has left long time doctors and researchers stunned.
• Lions Acquire Ronnie Brown From Eagles
  The Lions have acquired running back Ronnie Brown from the Eagles for for Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed 2013 draft pick.
• Carson Palmer Traded To Raiders
  According to the Raiders’ Twitter account, the team acquired the veteran for quarterback from the Bengals just before the NFL trade deadline.
• Firefighter’s Daughter To Sue Owners Of Building Where He Died
  The daughter of a fallen Chicago firefighter plans to announce on Wednesday that she’s suing the owners of the abandoned building where her father and another firefighter were killed last year.
• Report: Hossa Hopes To Play Tonight
  The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa is hopeful to play in Tuesday night’s contest against the Phoenix Coyotes, but will be a game-time decision.

• 1982 Round Lake Beach murderer gets 30-year sentence
  Twenty-nine years after killing a man in Round Lake Beach over a bet, Robert Bostic was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison.The sentence means Bostic, 71, likely will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
• Muddy Paws shelter owner gets 30 months for animal cruelty
  The owner of a Lake County animal shelter where authorities discovered dozens of dead dogs and other animals last year was sentenced today to 30 months in prison on animal cruelty charges. Diane Eldrup, 48, will serve the time in a periodic incarceration facility in Lake County, according to county prosecutors.
• Donation doubles size of Lake Barrington savanna
  Citizens for Conservation’s Flint Creek Savanna South property in Lake Barrington is more than doubling in size thanks to a recent donation by a local bank. The gift adds approximately 11 acres of open space along Northwest Highway, expanding the property from about 8.5 acres to almost 20 acres.
• Wheeling artist lands in Hollywood
  David Tuber, who was voted Most Artistic and Most Creative at Wheeling High School, now works in Hollywood as a television animator and director. He’s worked on several of the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim shows, including “Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole.” The comedic cartoons are rated MA, and are geared to adult audiences.
• Suburban nonprofits bear burden of state’s unpaid bills
  A mother of two with autism, Wanda Malone needs help balancing their care with the rest of life’s tasks. So a few times a week, a trained helper watches Jayden, 6, in their Aurora home or takes him to social activities. The cost of the helper is supposed to be reimbursed through the Lisle-based Ray Graham Association — but it sees months-long delays in state payments.

• Des Plaines Man Accused Of Stalking Disney Star Selena Gomez
  A judge has granted Disney star Selena Gomz a restraining order against a Des Plaines man accused of stalking her and threatening to kill her.
• Study: Huge Gap In Breast Cancer Death Rate In South Suburbs
  African American women in the south suburbs are 300 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women in the same area. It’s a number that has left long time doctors and researchers stunned.
• Lions Acquire Ronnie Brown From Eagles
  The Lions have acquired running back Ronnie Brown from the Eagles for for Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed 2013 draft pick.
• Carson Palmer Traded To Raiders
  According to the Raiders’ Twitter account, the team acquired the veteran for quarterback from the Bengals just before the NFL trade deadline.
• Firefighter’s Daughter To Sue Owners Of Building Where He Died
  The daughter of a fallen Chicago firefighter plans to announce on Wednesday that she’s suing the owners of the abandoned building where her father and another firefighter were killed last year.
• Report: Hossa Hopes To Play Tonight
  The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa is hopeful to play in Tuesday night’s contest against the Phoenix Coyotes, but will be a game-time decision.