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- Commuter rail delayed after pedestrian struck by Amtrak train
Metra and Amtrak trains were delayed this afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by an Amtrak train on Burlington Northern-Santa Fe tracks in Westmont, officials said. - Lawyer: Powerbroker William Cellini won’t testify in own defense
Springfield power broker William Cellini will not testify at his federal trial after all. - 90 years for man in killing of DePaul honors student
A Cook County judge today sentenced a 21-year-old man to 90 years in prison for the 2009 murder of DePaul University honors student Francisco “Frankie” Valencia at a West Side Halloween party. - Derrick Rose in car as friend arrested for DUI in Los Angeles
A childhood friend of Bulls star Derrick Rose was arrested on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge early this morning in Los Angeles as Rose rode in the car with him. - West Englewood man charged with fatal stabbing of neighbor
A West Englewood man is accused of fatally stabbing a neighbor during an argument over a party at the man’s house, police say. - Woman’s body washes up at Indiana Dunes State Park
The body of a woman has been discovered along Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes State Park.
- 90 Years for DePaul Student’s Murder
Narcisco Gatica sentenced for role in Halloween 2009 shooting.
Photo Credit: Lisa Balde - PHOTOS: USC Band Takes Over Navy Pier
Band holds pep rally in advance of showdown with Notre Dame.
Photo Credit: Michael Kaplan - McCormick Place Union Deal Reached
A deal looks to have been struck involving labor reforms at McCormick Place to revive work-rule reforms and attract more convention business.
Photo Credit: flikr/mateofiero - Don Veto Quinnleone
Did Gov. Pat Quinn kill the gambling bill just to show that he, too, is a boss?
Photo Credit: Michael Kaplan - Chicago’s Week in Review
A look at the biggest news stories making headlines Oct. 15-21.
Photo Credit: PAUL BEATY - Pre-Gamer: Bears vs. Bucs in England
The Bears will play old division rival Tampa Bay in London on Sunday. What do you need to know before kickoff?
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- Quinn Not Worried About Low Approval Rating
Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday that he is not dismayed about a new poll that shows most Illinois residents don’t approve of the job he’s doing.
- Aldermen Concerned About Library Budget Cuts
Aldermen at Friday’s City Council budget hearings said they hope there’s some way to prevent the big cuts in Public Library staffing and hours proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
- Ex-Illini Richmond Headed Back To Jail
Richmond was taken back to jail Friday after a Lake County judge learned the former Waukegan High School basketball star tested positive for marijuana while out on bond, the Sun-Times reported. 
- Bennett Upgraded To ‘Probable’ For Sunday
After missing four consecutive games with a chest injury, wide receiver Earl Bennett had full participation in all three practices this week and is listed as probable for Sunday’s game in London. 
- Hester ‘Ready To Go’ For Sunday
After leaving Sunday’s game early with a chest injury, Bears return man Devin Hester practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday, and appears ready to start in Sunday’s game. 
- Walker To Serve As Braves Hitting Coach
Now, according to a USA Today report, Walker will have a second chance as the hitting coach for the Atlanta Braves. 
- Woman who shot Glendale Heights cop back in trouble
A Carol Stream woman who pleaded guilty earlier this month to shooting a Glendale Heights police detective during a lover’s quarrel has been arrested again. This time, Maureen Manos is facing criminal charges as the result of a bank robbery investigation. - Parenting philosophy promotes attachment, play
In Patricia Mackie’s home, there are no timeouts. Her children never cry themselves to sleep, and discipline is different from punishment. Mackie uses a philosophy called Attachment Parenting to guide how she and her husband care for Delilah, who’s almost 3, and Asher, 8 months. “It just feels right. I don’t ever feel like I’m fighting my own instincts,” said Mackie, 27. - Obama announces total Iraq troop withdrawal
President Barack Obama on Friday declared an end to the Iraq war, one of the longest and most divisive conflicts in U.S. history, announcing that all American troops would be withdrawn from the country by year’s end. - Naperville squatter found guilty of disorderly conduct, trespassing
Naperville squatter Scott Huber was found guilty of misdemeanor charges Friday for chasing and taunting a psychologist who asked him to move his downtown street encampment away from her practice. “I really feel like I get railroaded in this courthouse every time I come here,” Huber said. - Libertyville, Lake Forest students show their spirit
They screamed, they stomped and they danced. Students from Libertyville and Lake Forest high schools piled into the Libertyville High gymnasium hours before the early class bell to take part in a pep rally as part of the NBC 5 “Prep Destination of the Week.”
- Quinn Not Worried About Low Approval RatingGov. Pat Quinn said Friday that he is not dismayed about a new poll that shows most Illinois residents don’t approve of the job he’s doing.
- Aldermen Concerned About Library Budget CutsAldermen at Friday’s City Council budget hearings said they hope there’s some way to prevent the big cuts in Public Library staffing and hours proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
- Ex-Illini Richmond Headed Back To JailRichmond was taken back to jail Friday after a Lake County judge learned the former Waukegan High School basketball star tested positive for marijuana while out on bond, the Sun-Times reported.
- Bennett Upgraded To ‘Probable’ For SundayAfter missing four consecutive games with a chest injury, wide receiver Earl Bennett had full participation in all three practices this week and is listed as probable for Sunday’s game in London.
- Hester ‘Ready To Go’ For SundayAfter leaving Sunday’s game early with a chest injury, Bears return man Devin Hester practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday, and appears ready to start in Sunday’s game.
- Walker To Serve As Braves Hitting CoachNow, according to a USA Today report, Walker will have a second chance as the hitting coach for the Atlanta Braves.
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