Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:54 -0600 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:54 -0600 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Snow-Lake-Effect-Chicago-139018229.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:21 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/marilyn+snow.JPG
Lake-effect snow watch goes into effect Friday.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-public-school-chicago-teachers-union-lawsuit-complaint-layoffs-turnaround-139038904.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:12:12 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/empty-classroom-0127.jpg
Members of nine Local School Councils are asking a judge to prevent the Chicago Board of Education from taking its upcoming vote on which schools to close and which to "turnaround."

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Emanuel-Wants-State-Wide-Gun-Registry-139045164.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:34:15 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/rahm+guns.jpg
Rev. Michael Pfleger joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Thursday as they supported new handgun legislation proposed in the Illinois General Assembly. "Too many parents struggle daily with...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Clerk-to-Give-Sticker-Designer-His-1K-139038049.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:01 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/herbert+pulgar.jpg
The 15-year-old designer of Chicago's now-scrapped city sticker will get his winnings after all. City Clerk Susana Mendoza's office confirmed Thursday the clerk will still award Lawrence Hall Youth Services...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Cutler-Almost-Has-All-the-Pieces-in-Place-139036139.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:11:39 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/131773448.jpg
Jeremy Bates may be new to Chicago, but he is not new to Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. The two have roots going back to Denver, and that relationship will have a big impact on the Bears offense.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Exploring-the-Hows-and-Whys-of-Google-139007399.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:59:53 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/google-plus-logo-640.jpg
Just when you thought there was nothing else to learn about social media, Google+ entered the ring. As people continue to grapple with LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, Google+ has emerged as not just another...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/McCarthy-Wont-Let-Protest-History-Repeat-139032494.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:43 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/206*120/occupy-chicago-arrest.jpg
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says Chicago has learned a thing or two about handling protests since a 2003 demonstration that sparked a legal battle.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Groupons-Public-Earnings-Report-Raises-Eyebrows-Questions-139013404.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:01:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/171*120/Restaurant_Week_2012_47.jpg
True to its word, after the market closed on Wednesday, Groupon reported its earnings report as a public company. And, welp, what Groupon is saying is kinda what we’ve known all along: The company is losing...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/39-Displaced-In-Northwest-Side-Fire-139022229.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Fire_Generic_Firefighter.jpg
Early morning fire burned one building while scorching two adjacent buildings.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bear-Bites-Bates-Hire-Earning-Applause-139007749.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:45 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/131738427.jpg
Welcome to Bear Bites. Read on for news about the quarterbacks coach, Phil Emery's time at the Naval Academy, and important offseason dates.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/angel-food-bakery-Valentine-138860564.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:53 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/168*120/vdayheartcookie.jpg
Angel Food Bakery offers pre-Valentine's Day baking class.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Allium-restaurant-four-seasons-kevin-hickey-Pop-Up-Dinner-139020629.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:08:52 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Allium_popup_431.jpg
Lucky guests get an early taste of Kevin Hickey's new Four Seasons restaurant.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Israel-To-Remove-Six-Pointed-Star-From-Flag-Its-a-GD-Symbol-139014394.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:59:57 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Chicago+Grafitti+p1.jpg
SATIRE ALERT: Now that City Clerk Susana Mendoza has cancelled a sticker design with gang signs, other public officials are following suit.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Man-Found-Dead-Near-Metra-in-Park-Ridge-139015839.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:16:59 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/park+ridge+body.jpg
Authorities need the public's help identifying the man.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Mayor-Wants-to-Speed-Up-CTA-Trains-to-OHare-Midway-139009339.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:19 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/cta-blue-line.jpg
Mayor Emanuel said Wednesday that he wants to trim the amount of time it takes to get to Chicago's airports on CTA trains. The mayor said if he could trim "12 minutes, 10 minutes, eight minutes" from that trip...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Falling-TV-Critically-Injures-Girl-2-139008624.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:55:54 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/TV+girl+hamilton+park.jpg
The girl remains in critical condition Thursday.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/South-Side-Irish-Parade-Not-a-Done-Deal-139006539.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:18:01 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/southsideparade.jpg
The city wants the parade committee to reveal more security details before approving a permit.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1-Killed-2-Hurt-in-Summit-Crash-139006014.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:59:47 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/southwest+side+crash.jpg
A vehicle ran a red light and crashed into another car, police said.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-Killed-in-Early-Morning-Hit-and-Run-139004324.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:04:04 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/cottage+grove+ax.jpg
Police tracked down the driver several blocks away.

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This was the third wrong-way crash in a week.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Smoke-in-CTA-Subway-Forces-Delays-139002299.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:13:51 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/cta+roosevelt+fire.jpg
Service resumes after light smoke stopped trains around 2 a.m. in the Red Line tunnel.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/news/local/Test-Drives-Available-at-Chicago-Auto-Show/138987754 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:13:35 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/autoshowurbantrack_722x406_2194461084.jpg
Sometimes just seeing something isn't enough. The Chicago Auto Show gives patrons several ways to experience the new models on display.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Why-Its-Better-to-be-Nice-than-Smart-138943294.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:31:15 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*132/manhugs.jpeg
Smart is overrated. Maybe I'm biased because I'm bit of a dummy, but I've always felt that having a big heart will get you further in life than having a big brain.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-bulls-new-orleans-hornets-138984104.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:03:15 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Bulls+Feb+8.jpg
Chicago 90, New Orleans 67

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Dentists-Agree-Cutlers-Smile-is-Dreamy-138941169.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:51 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/1080761304.jpg
Jay Cutler, Chicago dentists want to see you smile. A survey of Chicago Dental Society members found that among Chicago sports luminaries, Cutler's smile was considered the best.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Honoring-Illinois-Soldiers-lost-in-Afghanistan-105267943.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:03:42 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/american-flag1.jpg
NBC Chicago salutes the men and women in the armed forces who have died in combat.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Man-Shot-at-South-Side-Gas-Station-138923149.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:52:10 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/gas+station+shooting+0208.jpg
Tarance Franklin died about 17 hours after being shot following an argument.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Report-Knox-Out-Longer-than-Expected-138967074.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:24:51 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/136064111.jpg
The Bears wide receiver situation is already dire, with no receiver proving himself to be the number one guy. Now, according to a report by ESPN, Johnny Knox's recovery from back surgery will take much longer...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-ferell-chicago-bulls-new-orleans-hornets-138988659.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:16 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/will-ferrell-bulls.jpg
Comedian Will Ferrell did the honors of introducing the players at Wednesday night's matchup in New Orleans.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Public-Memorial-for-Don-Cornelius--138771444.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:36 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Don+Cornelius+1.jpg
Tribute to TV legend held at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Four-Years-On-Family-Cries-Foul-on-Suspicious-Death-138974554.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:46 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Trage-OConnor-jpg.jpg
In February 2008, John Trage surprised his wife with a trip to Mexico. She never returned.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Willowbrook-Man-Charged-With-Kidnapping-Himself-138962344.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:08:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Dorion-Ford.jpg
Dorian Ford reportedly wanted to know if his mom loved him enough to pay $1,000 ransom.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wicker-park-bank-robberies-arrest-138983154.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:53:03 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/WickerPark-Bandit.jpg
Man believed to be responsible for up to 10 bank robberies in Wicker Park was arrested Tuesday.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/news/local/Show-Featuring-Green-Day-Music-Hits-Chicago/138977989 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:22:14 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/ameridiotopener.jpg
"American Idiot" is Tony Award-nominated for best musical and won a Grammy for best musical show album. It runs through Feb. 19.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/news/local/Stroke-Survivors-Share-Advice-for-Kirk/138970689 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:14 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/stroke+survivors+3.jpg
Two stroke survivors share their powerful stories about what it's like to have a stroke at a young age -- just like Senator Mark Kirk -- and the battles you have to fight to recover.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/naperville-stabbing-frankies-blue-room-911-calls-138958724.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:13 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/JamesOlsaka.jpg
Numerous calls to 911 after a stabbing at Frankie's Blue Room over the weekend depict a loud, frantic scene with callers pleading for an ambulance.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Whos-to-Blame-for-Caterpillar-Snub-138971714.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:33 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/caterpillar_chicago.jpg
Officials from the company sent an email to Peoria politicians, and cited an increasingly hostile business climate in Illinois as a factor in their decision. The chose Cary, North Carolina

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-Back-in-Play-in-GOP-Primary-138969744.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:47:06 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/santorum2.jpg
Rick Santorum's sweeping victory, Tuesday,

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/Adjustment-Bureau-138957884.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:29:30 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP120207029642%282%29.jpg
While there are a lot of fans who want to blame the players and the GM who put them there for the Blackhawks' current predicament, that's only partially correct at best.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Groupons-Primed-to-Deliver-First-Public-Earnings-138960529.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:09:01 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/groupon-9.jpg
Well, that was fast. Seems like just yesterday Groupon went public. But, no, rub your eyes and check the calendar, and it's true: After the market closes Wednesday the company will report its fourth-quarter...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-city-vehicle-stickers-gang-symbolism-138965709.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:55 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Caitlin-Henehan-city-sticke.jpg
City officials on Wednesday pulled the original winner after controversy brewed, with many saying it contained symbolism associated with a notorious street gang.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Big-Business-vs-Joe-Moore-138945279.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:48 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/joe+moore.jpg
A coalition of business groups urges Gov. Pat Quinn and the state senate to reject Ald. Joe Moore as head of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Metra-Proposes-Schedule-Adjustments-138949904.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:29:06 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/metra_722x406_2166810050.jpg
Commuter comments on the proposed changes will be taken until Feb. 21.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Light-Up-The-Bean-138932984.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:05:47 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/CHI-skyline5.jpg
Millennium Park lights up The Bean for winter family fun.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-Men-Charged-After-43-Puppies-Found-in-Vehicle-138925474.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:51:05 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/puppies+stashed.JPG
Dozens of puppies were found crowded in a vehicle, police said.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/stevenson-high-school-lincolnshire-drug-investigation-138954299.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:12 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Stevenson-High.jpg
Separately, other students at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in north suburban Lincolnshire have been suspended, official says.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ThyssenKrupp-Promises-Disciplinary-Action-138954019.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:33:26 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/ThyssenKrupp+apology.jpg
Executives of a suburban company apologized again this week for a racially hostile work environment that drove an African American employee to quit.

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