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Gun misfire saved my life, teen says

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 04:55 PM PST

His sister's ex-boyfriend accused of home invasion, attempted murder

Charles Wilson said he felt the cool barrel of a gun pressed against the back of his head moments after his sister's ex-boyfriend stormed into the family's West Englewood house last week and demanded to see her.

Holiday pleasures: Caroling at the Bean

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST

Schmich: Every now and then I make an eclectic list of things I like. Here's a holiday list that includes singing in Millennium Park with local musicians, lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo and more.

GOP has sights set on White House, but who will run?

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 04:20 PM PST

Fresh off their midterm election triumph, Republicans are confident they can derail President Obama's reelection two years from now. But the party's field of potential nominees poses more questions than answers, at least for now.

Republicans believe they're in the ideal political climate to defeat President Obama's bid for reelection. Now, if only they had the ideal candidate.

Prosecutors: Man tried to shoot teen in head

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 03:47 PM PST

Bears make case as best defense

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PST

Dan Pompei: If the Bears defense can do against the Eagles what the vaunted Giants defense failed to do one week ago, we will have no choice but to crown it the best in the NFL.

Suburbs face police and fire pension troubles

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST

Region's taxpayers find police and fire funds are out of sync by $5 billion

Suburbs from wealthy to working-class have combined to dig a $5 billion hole for taxpayers on the hook to pay for the pensions of police officers and firefighters.

Dixie-chicked, other made-up words

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST

This month, the Oxford American Dictionary declared the "word of the year" was Sarah Palin's "refudiate," a combination of refute and repudiate. Made-up words, known as neologisms, seem increasingly popular.

Officals to unveil nature sanctuary plans for Meigs site

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST

Meigs Field advocates say they won't attend meeting

What's left of the former Meigs Field would be turned into a nature sanctuary and park under plans to be unveiled this week by the Chicago Park District and its design team.

Cronin's first task for DuPage: New state's attorney

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST

New county board head wants a "no nonsense" crime fighter as Birkett's replacement

One of Dan Cronin's first items of business as DuPage County Board chairman will be to appoint a replacement for the public official who has had the highest profile in the county for more than a decade — State's Attorney Joseph Birkett.

'No solid leads' in search for cop-killer

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 01:41 PM PST

Chicago police continued to search for answers today in the Friday shooting deaths of a 20-year-veteran officer and a former CHA police officer. At an afternoon press conference today, Supt. Jody Weis called for help in the case, saying police have "no solid leads."

5-year-old boy dies in South Side house fire

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 03:10 PM PST

Feds say Oregon bomb plot suspect acted alone

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 06:04 PM PST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Undercover agents in a sting operation stopped a Somali-born teenager from blowing up a van full of explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Portland, federal authorities said.

S. Korea mourns 2 marines killed in N. Korean attack

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 09:42 PM PST

SEONGNAM, South Korea (AP) -- South Korean dignitaries placed white chrysanthemums on a funeral altar Saturday for two marines killed in a North Korean bombardment, as the country prepared military maneuvers with the U.S. that have enraged the North and concerned China.

Officer killed investigating break-in

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 08:16 PM PST

Evidence technician is 6th Chicago cop to die violently this year

For the fifth time in six months and the second time this week, a Chicago police officer was shot and killed Friday. Michael Flisk, 46, was shot in the head while investigating a burglary. A 44-year-old former CHA police officer whose car had been broken into was also killed.

California drug tunnel had rail system, tons of marijuana

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 06:20 AM PST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A sophisticated cross-border tunnel equipped with a rail system, ventilation and fluorescent lighting has been shut down by U.S. and Mexican officials — the second discovery of a major underground drug passage in San Diego this month, authorities said Friday.

State panel adds to complaints against Chicago attorney

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 05:32 PM PST

A partner at a Chicago class-action law firm has been accused by the state agency that disciplines attorneys of sexually harassing four female employees and exposing himself to two other women.

Black Friday shoppers flock to stores

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 05:40 PM PST

Head start on Thursday leaves some wanting on Friday

Bargain-hunters hit retailers Friday, the first day of what is expected to be a season laden with discounts.

College of DuPage homeland security center on track

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 01:45 PM PST

College will train emergency personnel

Construction of the $50 million Homeland Security Education Center at College of DuPage is on schedule, with the building's first phase expected to open by the start of next year's fall semester, school President Robert Breuder said.

Updates: Bulls vs. Nuggets

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 06:47 PM PST

Lawyer files to bump Emanuel off ballot

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 06:19 PM PST

Election lawyer says Obama's former chief of staff doesn't meet Chicago residency rules

Veteran election attorney Burt Odelson filed paperwork Friday to try to knock Rahm Emanuel off the ballot by challenging his residency, setting up a legal fight that could dominate the mayoral race through Christmas.