Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:13 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:13 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Arresting-Developments-1120-chicago-crime-70672932.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:46 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/policeline1.jpg
Arresting Developments is our nightly glimpse at the city's festering underbelly. Read on, stay safe.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/chicago-week-review-photos-112009-70662702.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:04 -0600 book release party for Light: On the South Side, a collection of back-in-the-day photographs of South Side clubs and lounges.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*86/SouthSide_Light_7.jpg
A suicide stuns the city. The 70s rock the South Side. A boy celebrates Christmas.

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Francis Cardinal Arinze was a leading contender to replace John Paul II.

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Bank of America sued developer last month, claiming it had lost confidence that project would be completed.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Maday-Still-Wreaking-Havoc-From-Behind-Bars-70643502.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:50 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Robert+Maday+mug+shot.jpg
Woman whose car he stole is on the hook for damages. Say what?

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Hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from Chicago Police Sergeant's Association, authorities say

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Identity crisis? 21-y/o accused of making 1000 fake IDs.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Good_Question__Travel_Times_Chicago.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:08 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Traffic-I-5-102009_4.jpg
You're stuck in traffic and the flashing sign tells you that it's 48 minutes to the Circle. Where does that number come from?

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"I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye."

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Stevenson-censorship-high-school-newspaper-70618957.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:25:14 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/102709+Stack+of+Newspapers.jpg
Award-winning publication halted because school didn't like three articles.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Craigslist-Thief-Posted-Items-for-Sale-Robbed-Respondents-70617542.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:06:16 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Williams-Dwayne.jpg
Caught by detectives who answered ads.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Oprahs-Biggest-Media-Moments-57657032.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:12:13 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/liberace1.jpg
The MJ interview. Liberace. Even, um, AJ McLean. Check this gallery of O's biggest media moments.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Arresting-Developments-1119-chicago-crime-70590377.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:19:37 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/policeline1.jpg
Arresting Developments is our nightly glimpse at the city's festering underbelly. Read on, stay safe.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Family__Friends_Say_Good-Bye_to_Slain_Soldier_Chicago.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:40 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/francheska_velez_640x480.jpg
Mourners stood in silence as Francheska Velez's flag-draped coffin was escorted to Mount Olive Cemetery.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/daniel-mccormack-attorney-motion-state-treatment-70566037.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44:13 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Daniel-McCormack.jpg
Attorneys for Daniel McCormack hope to thwart efforts to have him confined to a state treatment facility.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/chicago-operation-santa-childrens-letters-identity-safety--70554127.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:53 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*79/dearsanta.jpg
A change this year hopes to keep Chicago's version of the popular Operation Santa program safe for children.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Decorate-for-Dax-70526562.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:37:48 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/xmasboyC.jpg
Dax Locke won't make it till Christmas, so the world's bringing Christmas to him.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/WATCHPat-Quinn-Nods-Off-at-Health-Care-Debate-70531107.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:58 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/sleepgrabB.jpg
Rival Hynes' video appears to show Quinn nodding off, a charge Quinn denies.

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Says he's entitled to $60,000 despite fraud conviction.

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The city's ruling class get so many perks.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Democrats-in-Illinois-Turning-Against-Gitmo-Plan-70518617.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:25 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*107/melissabean.JPG
Rep. Melissa Bean has issued a statement opposing the transfer of prisoners.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Guard-Canned-Over-Robert-Maday-Escape-70483617.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:59 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Robert+Maday+mug+shot.jpg
The two state's attorney's investigators did not follow proper procedure.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Oak-Park-Takes-Hard-Look-at-New-Logo-70476827.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:57:27 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*79/oakparklogo.jpg
Penis-shaped graphic gives a new meaning to "up" scale.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/faa-flight-delays-ohare-midway-computer-glitch-70461827.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:59:41 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/55832503.jpg
Flight planning system is on the fritz, delays of 20-30 minutes.

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One two-ply punch! Custodian cleans up with worker's comp claim.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Psalm-109-8-obama-assassination-70459737.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:22:42 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*120/Psalm+t-shirts.jpg
“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

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But they won't ask for a state or federal probe.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Parents-Take-Xbox-Teen-Calls-Cops-70440152.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:35:55 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/xbox.jpg
Cops say: Meh, no biggie.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Arresting-Developments-1118-chicago-crime-70427787.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:45:14 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/policeline1.jpg
Arresting Developments is our nightly glimpse at the city's festering underbelly. Read on, stay safe.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/sarah-palin-oprah-winfrey-ratings-70425337.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:09:24 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*78/oprahpalin.jpg
Oprah hasn't seen ratings like this since the Osmond family joined the broadcast two years ago.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/ultrasound-hidden-camera-surveillance-moolji-70424202.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/hidden-cam.jpg
Former employees allege baby doc spied on clients.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/national-resaurant-association-trade-show-convention-mccormick-place-tribune-report-70417862.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:02 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*81/Generic-Dining-Out-4.jpg
The National Restaurant Association could be the third big expo to bolt the Windy City.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/weird/Top-Ten-Gross-Green-Habits-70297142.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:22 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/081609+TOP+NEWS+woodstock.jpg
Ten sure fire ways to make your friends green -- in the face.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/daley-offended-reporter-question-scott-death--70387432.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:30 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/daley-offended.jpg
Daley, red-faced and livid, bolts from conference room.

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A Miami man convicted of plotting to destroy the Willis Tower and bomb FBI offices has been sentenced to six years in federal prison

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Finger-Pointing-Erupts-After-Conventions-Bolt-70385397.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:03:12 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*66/072109+finger+gun.jpg
City tells unions to shape up, unions say its not us.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Lisle_Parents_Face_Fight_With_New_Corporate_Neighbor_Chicago.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:14:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*120/51317832.jpg
Navistar plans to build a diesel engine testing facility next to a school for autistic students, and parents are worried about the safety and health of their children.

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