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Naperville teacher died trying to save friend; man charged - Chicago Sun-Times
Wild, a punter on North Central's 2010 football team, tried to stop the attack and was fatally stabbed in the upper abdomen by a weapon that may have pierced his heart, a source said. Hayes remains hospitalized in fair condition and is expected to ...
Obama to detail broader housing refinance plan - Chicago Sun-Times
The features of the new proposal were confirmed Wednesday by a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the program ahead of Obama's remarks. The Wall Street Journal first reported the details Wednesday.
From crazy weather, to crazy about the weather - Chicago Sun-Times
The open area was a far cry from the gymnasium where students were cooped up last February, and they were loving every minute of the outdoor activity, said their teacher, who asked that her name not be used. “The gym is big, but it's amazing how they ...
Still no word on fugitive's method - Chicago Sun-Times
“There had been medical issues since he was recaptured,” a source said. While Sanchez's autopsy results will require further study, it is suspected spending hours enclosed in a septic environment caused or exacerbated infections that may have led to ...
Analysis: Why Chicago library commissioner had to go - Chicago Sun-Times
Despite the polite talk on both sides, sources said the tensions between Emanuel and Dempsey are palpable. Sources said she's livid that libraries were singled out for cuts that impact library services at all hours — and not at all placated that a ...
Tourists may pay 11% more to rent cars at Chicago airports - Chicago Sun-Times
... the largest US car-rental company, to buyout investors including Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Carlyle Group for about $15 billion to raise cash for its unprofitable North American auto business, people familiar with the matter said.
State probes alleged child neglect after 2 kids die in fire - Chicago Sun-Times
She told investigators she wasn't high during the fire, a source said. Despite the six-year-old boy's story about how his sister started a pizza box on fire with a stove burner, investigators haven't determined the cause yet.
Secretary of State launches ethics probe of Ald. Beale's wife - Chicago Sun-Times
The probe started before her departure, a source said. “Right now both of my sons are in a very crucial time in terms of being teenage boys,” the alderman said. So the couple decided it was best for Dana Beale to be a “stay-at-home mom,” he said.
RAD system ensures women will be survivors - Chicago Sun-Times
The women who went through the training have asked to remain anonymous, said Somerville. One of the older participants said the training was “refreshing for older women. We tend to get lackadaisical in our awareness of our surroundings,” she said.
Security guard shot and killed at River North Walgreens - Chicago Sun-Times
BY MICHAEL LANSU Staff Reporter mlansu@suntimes.com January 20, 2012 11:16PM A 23-year-old security guard at Walgreens in River North was shot and killed Friday night inside the store, sources said. The man was shot at 9:57 pm in the store at 315 W. ...
Preckwinkle sends staff to fix morgue problems - Chicago Sun-Times
“We're talking about blood-born pathogens spreading disease,” the source said. “We're talking about something that could cause health problems for people working here.” The Illinois Department of Labor is “aware of the situation involving workers” at ...
Second life sentence for Chicago man who killed cell mate at Stateville - Chicago Sun-Times
“They were a very poor choice of roommates to be housed together,” a source said. Though Conner was serving a life sentence for murder, officials said Leezer was a “short-timer” serving a five-year prison sentence for possession of a stolen motor ...
Mom killed in fatal fire remembered as 'very nice lady' - Chicago Sun-Times
The dead included Nailor and three children, sources said, all found in the house, a ranch-style home near Summit and Roosevelt roads, which is less than a half-mile from the nearest fire station. Sources said the dead are a woman and three kids. ...
'It's horrible': Four dead in suspicious fire near Villa Park - Chicago Sun-Times
The dead included one adult and three children, law enforcement sources said, all found in the house, a ranch-style home near Summit and Roosevelt roads which is less than half-mile from the nearest fire station. Sources said the dead are a woman and ...
The Watchdogs: Not a city employee, ex-Sen. Marovitz denied a city pension - Chicago Sun-Times
A former city pension official who spoke only on the condition of anonymity says the elder Vanekco “was never ever a full-time employee, even though he was paid like one. I didn't understand how someone who was the chief of staff at Northwestern could ...
Faithful Cubs followers flock to Theo Epstein's pulpit - Chicago Sun-Times
With fan favorite Kerry Wood back in the fold — albeit by way of the cheesy drama manufactured by Friday's “surprise'' announcement two days after a source said the deal was done — and new manager Dale Sveum promising swift and firm action against ...
'Sacrilegious' — bodies piling up at Cook County morgue - Chicago Sun-Times
But a source said delivery of the “burial boxes” has stopped because the medical examiner's office hasn't paid the company that builds the them — another reason for the bodies piling up. While Jones said there is no average for the number of bodies ...
Judge rules technology blogger has no right to shield confidential source - Chicago Sun-Times
It's become the legal and philosophical debate in the digital age of journalism: Does a blogger have the same legal rights as any journalist to protect an anonymous source? Not in the case of a technology website where “confidential trade secret” ...
Is top cop arrogant and aloof? - Chicago Sun-Times
Jody Weis,” said a Chicago police sergeant who sent Sneed a stream of criticisms — but asked not to be identified. ◆ To wit: The criticisms range from “his way or the highway” attitude; refusing to take advise from the rank and file with 30-plus ...
City: Local taxpayers won't pay $40-$65 million NATO, G-8 tab - Chicago Sun-Times
“We anticipate those costs will be born by other levels of government and by the private sector,” an administration official said. “Business leaders have a vested interest in showcasing Chicago. ... Chicago has a very experienced Washington office and ...
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie stop by White House to visit Obama - Chicago Sun-Times
Jolie wanted Petraeus' perspective on cultural trends in Afghanistan for her work with Afghan refugees, an official close to the former US commander in Afghanistan said, speaking anonymously to discuss the private meeting. They had a similar meeting in ...
Black Caucus chairman predicts City Council agreement on remap - Chicago Sun-Times
Another aldermen who asked to remain anonymous predicted that the City Council would forge ahead with the compromise over Zalewski's objections. “The mayor can't afford to go into this year with the NATO and G-8 [Summits] and Barack Obama's re-election ...
Vrdolyak-Carothers routine held over — at halfway house - Chicago Sun-Times
◆The buckshot: “If you saw Bill over the Christmas holidays and when Maggie ]Daley] became seriously ill, you'd know he'd checked out of the job a while ago,” said a longtime friend who asked to remain anonymous. “He was here all the time, ...
Officials: Door propped open for cat spread fire that killed woman - Chicago Sun-Times
“The wife said to me, 'Our house is on fire,'” said the man, who asked not to be identified. He grabbed his dog, and the three of them dashed down the hall, down 12 flights, and out of the building, he said. “They told me they had been watching a movie ...
AP Source: GM to call back 8000 Chevy Volts - Chicago Sun-Times
GM will ask Volt owners to return the cars to dealers for structural modifications, said the person, who did not want to be identified because GM executives plan to announce the repairs later Thursday. The fixes are similar to a recall and involve ...