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Suspect in 1994 slaying held without bail

Posted: 20 May 2011 05:40 PM PDT

A 39-year-old murder suspect arrested last month as he tried to enter the country from Mexico was ordered held without bail today, charged with having a role in a 1994 slaying, authorities said.

Sears CFO Collins quits

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:41 PM PDT

Sears Holdings Corp.'s chief financial officer Michael D. Collins resigned Friday "to pursue another opportunity," according to a regulatory filing the retailer filed after the market closed.

Blagojevich trial bumped to Wednesday

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:53 PM PDT

A federal judge has bumped back to Wednesday the scheduled start of the defense case in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Former IMF leader leaves jail on $1 million bail

Posted: 20 May 2011 05:41 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The former leader of the International Monetary Fund was released from a New York City jail late Friday afternoon after spending nearly a week behind bars on charges of trying to rape a hotel maid.

New head of CPS to be sworn in without final contract

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:56 PM PDT

Chicago Public Schools incoming CEO Jean-Claude Brizard will be sworn in at next week's board meeting.

Chapman: The new gay rights majority

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:07 PM PDT

Same-sex marriage is not really just a possibility anymore. It's a near-certainty, and the only question is how soon it will arrive in most of the country. Public sentiment has shifted radically, and it's not going back.

Cardinal restores Pfleger to St. Sabina

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:22 PM PDT

Ending a standoff between Chicago's Roman Catholic archbishop and one of Chicago's most famous Catholic priests, Cardinal Francis George lifted the suspension of the Rev. Michael Pfleger today and said he would visit St. Sabina Catholic Church in the near future.

Quinn announces business network to help entrepreneurs

Posted: 20 May 2011 01:20 PM PDT

Aiming to funnel more resources to local entrepreneurs, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that Illinois is the first state to partner with Startup America, a federal initiative, to create a network of service providers that can help startup companies.

Wrestler 'Macho Man' dead at 58

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:18 PM PDT

Professional wrestling star "Macho Man" Randy Savage, a Downers Grove native, died after a car crash today near his home in Seminole, Fla., officials said.

ACLU won't sue Wilmette district over gay websites

Posted: 20 May 2011 09:37 AM PDT

The American Civil Liberties Union has backed off its threat to sue a Wilmette school district after officials said they would no longer filter out gay websites.

U.S. vehicles targeted in Pakistan car bomb blast

Posted: 20 May 2011 09:36 AM PDT

A Pakistani bystander is killed and Americans inside two U.S. consulate vehicles are slightly injured by the car bomb detonated in Peshawar. The Pakistani Taliban, who had vowed revenge for the killing of Osama bin Laden three weeks ago, claims responsibility for the blast.

A car bomb blast targeted two U.S. consulate vehicles in the northwest city of Peshawar on Friday, killing a Pakistani bystander and slightly injuring Americans inside the cars.

Chicago police officer dies after becoming ill on duty

Posted: 20 May 2011 11:43 AM PDT

A 21-year veteran Chicago Police narcotics officer died this morning, a day after he was taken to a hospital complaining of chest pains while on duty, officials said.

Teen shot dead in park: 'He would make anyone smile'

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:21 PM PDT

The last time his family saw Omar Estrada, he was headed to a North Side park to meet a girl.

PlayStation Network hacked

Posted: 20 May 2011 07:54 AM PDT

Sony Corp has been hacked again.

Wrestler 'Macho Man' dead at 58

Posted: 20 May 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Professional wrestling star "Macho Man" Randy Savage, a Downers Grove native, died after a car crash today near his home in Seminole, Fla., officials said.

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Obama proposal on borders

Posted: 20 May 2011 01:32 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday bluntly rejected President Barack Obama's vision for the borders of a future Palestinian state, opening up one of the deepest divides in years between Washington and the Jewish state.

Netanyahu meets Obama, rejects 1967 border proposal

Posted: 20 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

(Refile to change day to Friday in lede)

Europeans race to nominate Strauss-Kahn successor

Posted: 20 May 2011 09:47 AM PDT

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European leaders raced on Friday to nominate a successor for fallen IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn before a G8 summit next week, with French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde in pole position.

Quinn gets bill banning gun permit disclosure

Posted: 20 May 2011 10:24 AM PDT

The public disclosure of names of people who hold firearm owner's cards in Illinois would be prohibited under a bill approved today by the state Senate and sent to the governor's office.

Report: Wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage dead at 58

Posted: 20 May 2011 09:45 AM PDT

Professional wrestling icon "Macho Man" Randy Savage has died at the age of 58. Savage reportedly suffered a heart attack and lost control of his car in Florida. Savage, whose real name is Randy Poffo, grew up in Downers Grove and was an SIU graduate.