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Three Teens Face Criminal Charges For Sexual Abuse At Lincoln Park High

Three teenage boys allegedly coerced a 16-year-old girl into performing oral sex in a stairwell at Lincoln Park High School. They face misdemeanor criminal sexual abuse charges, and a fourth suspect has not yet been identified.
Ricketts Family's Super PAC Targets Three Illinois Congressmen

Joe Ricketts, father of Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, is throwing a lot of money to take down three incumbent congressmen during the primaries in March: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Chicago), Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale), and Rep. Donald Manzullo (R-Rockford).
Midday News Links: Strip Club Owners To Nuns - Mind Your Own Business

The owners of a strip club being built in Stone Park that's drawn the opposition of a group of nuns have advised the sisters to stay out of their business.
All Eyes On Rose's Ailing Back As Bulls Fall In Boston

Bulls fans have to deal with the four words they dare not speak: Derrick Rose is injured. Rose is set to see specialists for his back today to gauge the extent of his injury.
Teen Charged As Adult In Bridgeport Beating Caught On Video Released From Jail

Raymond Palomino, the sole teenager charged as an adult in the beating of a Bridgeport teen caught on video last month that made national headlines, was released from jail and placed on electronic monitoring.
Gov. Quinn Plays The Numbers

Gov. Pat Quinn walked the walk a couple of days ago and encouraged Illinoisans to play the lottery. Quinn purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at a Chicago liquor store in an attempt to emphasize that lottery revenues go to fund education and capital projects such as road work.
Today's Weather: Overcast

Saturday reminded us that we're still in the middle of winter. Today we mark a return to the weather we've enjoyed for most of the season.
Extra Extra: Jennifer Hudson To Perform Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute

Jennifer Hudson will sing a tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight's Grammy Awards, a person was killed after crashing head-on into a CTA bus, and other news.
Toxic Transportation Bill? DC Vote Could Have Big Local Service And Political Ramifications

If you want to piss voters off, mess with their commute. Those concerns might explain some surprising action taken by local pols related to a bill in DC that could have big impacts at home.
Illinois Gov. Mansion's Portrait Of Mary Todd Lincoln Deemed A Fraud

A painting thought to be a portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln turns out to be a fraud.
Playoff Hopes Growing Dim For Blackhawks

With eight straight losses, the Blackhawks are on an epic slide and playoff hopes are disintegrating.
John Hancock Center's Owners Default On Loan

The owners of the John Hancock Center defaulted on a loan this week and have called in third party help.
City Will Not Use Any Art From City Sticker Contest

The family of the first runner-up in the Chicago city sticker contest has pulled her design from being used as this year's sticker, saying the media scrutiny and "anonymous criticism" of her artwork was too much.
Morning Box Score: Blackhawks Losing Streak Continues

The Blackhawks lost their eighth straight game, Loyola of Chicago beat Illinois Chicago, Northern Illinois fell to Akron, and Notre Dame defeated DePaul.
Today's Weather: Bracing

We're due for another warming trend starting today, with temperatures 10 degrees higher than yesterday.

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Recent Entries in News

Three Teens Face Criminal Charges For Sexual Abuse At Lincoln Park High

Three teenage boys allegedly coerced a 16-year-old girl into performing oral sex in a stairwell at Lincoln Park High School. They face misdemeanor criminal sexual abuse charges, and a fourth suspect has not yet been identified.

Ricketts Family's Super PAC Targets Three Illinois Congressmen

Joe Ricketts, father of Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, is throwing a lot of money to take down three incumbent congressmen during the primaries in March: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Chicago), Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale), and Rep. Donald Manzullo (R-Rockford).

Midday News Links: Strip Club Owners To Nuns - Mind Your Own Business

The owners of a strip club being built in Stone Park that's drawn the opposition of a group of nuns have advised the sisters to stay out of their business.

All Eyes On Rose's Ailing Back As Bulls Fall In Boston

Bulls fans have to deal with the four words they dare not speak: Derrick Rose is injured. Rose is set to see specialists for his back today to gauge the extent of his injury.

Teen Charged As Adult In Bridgeport Beating Caught On Video Released From Jail

Raymond Palomino, the sole teenager charged as an adult in the beating of a Bridgeport teen caught on video last month that made national headlines, was released from jail and placed on electronic monitoring.

Gov. Quinn Plays The Numbers

Gov. Pat Quinn walked the walk a couple of days ago and encouraged Illinoisans to play the lottery. Quinn purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at a Chicago liquor store in an attempt to emphasize that lottery revenues go to fund education and capital projects such as road work.

Today's Weather: Overcast

Saturday reminded us that we're still in the middle of winter. Today we mark a return to the weather we've enjoyed for most of the season.

Extra Extra: Jennifer Hudson To Perform Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute

Jennifer Hudson will sing a tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight's Grammy Awards, a person was killed after crashing head-on into a CTA bus, and other news.

Toxic Transportation Bill? DC Vote Could Have Big Local Service And Political Ramifications

If you want to piss voters off, mess with their commute. Those concerns might explain some surprising action taken by local pols related to a bill in DC that could have big impacts at home.

Illinois Gov. Mansion's Portrait Of Mary Todd Lincoln Deemed A Fraud

A painting thought to be a portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln turns out to be a fraud.

Playoff Hopes Growing Dim For Blackhawks

With eight straight losses, the Blackhawks are on an epic slide and playoff hopes are disintegrating.

John Hancock Center's Owners Default On Loan

The owners of the John Hancock Center defaulted on a loan this week and have called in third party help.

City Will Not Use Any Art From City Sticker Contest

The family of the first runner-up in the Chicago city sticker contest has pulled her design from being used as this year's sticker, saying the media scrutiny and "anonymous criticism" of her artwork was too much.

Morning Box Score: Blackhawks Losing Streak Continues

The Blackhawks lost their eighth straight game, Loyola of Chicago beat Illinois Chicago, Northern Illinois fell to Akron, and Notre Dame defeated DePaul.

Today's Weather: Bracing

We're due for another warming trend starting today, with temperatures 10 degrees higher than yesterday.