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Lake Michigan Waves Pummel Bikers, Runners
unable to retrieve full-text content Sky 5 captures high waves at Oak Street beach catching some people by surprise along the lakefront path.
NBCChicago.com to Livestream "Bike the Drive"
advertisement NBCChicago.com will offer live video coverage of Sunday’s MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive event. Coverage begins online at 5:30 a.m.
Man Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
advertisement A 75-year-old northwest side man was recovering from serious head injuries and a severed vertebrae on Thursday after being struck by a car the evening prior. Salvatore Cavallaro was walking near the Brickyard Mall near West Diversey and North Narragansett avenues at about 8 p.m.
Mother, Boyfriend Plead Not Guilty to Killing Boy
advertisement A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood. Lakesha Baker, 21, and her boyfriend, Michael Scott, 21, were each charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 1-year-old Bryeon Hunter .
Chicago’s Memorial Day Forecast Looks Rainy, Chilly
Andy Avalos is tracking light to moderate rain showers and windy, unseasonably chilly temps with highs ranging from near 50 along the lake to mid-50s inland. Forecast: Feels Like Fall Copy Close Link to this video http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/weather/video/Forecast:-Feels-Like-Fall/208642011 Copy Close Embed this video Replay advertisement The unofficial start of summer in Chicago will feel more like October than late May, weather models indicate.
School Employee Pushes Student Down Stairs
This cell phone video shows an employee of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy pushing a girl down the stairs at school. Chicago Public Schools said in a statement the employee has been removed from his position during the investigation.
Wayne’s Weekend: Patriotic Holiday Drinks
advertisement Wayne’s Weekend: Thursday, Dec 29 bulk recipes Wayne’s Weekend: Warm up with 3 Hot Chocolate Recipes Wayne shows you how to beat the winter chill with hot drinks. More Photos and Videos I love coming up with ways to make dishes and drinks with a red white and blue flair for patriotic celebrations.
The 2015 Mayoral Campaign Begins Tonight
advertisement We don’t know who all the candidates will be, but the 2015 campaign for mayor of Chicago is beginning this evening, with a Chicago Teachers Union deputy registrar training session. The CTU, whose blood feud with Mayor Rahm Emanuel was deepened yesterday by his school board’s decision to close 50 schools, will be training registrars from 5:30 p.m.
Zachary Fardon Nominated to Succeed Patrick Fitzgerald
Getty Images Zachary Fardon was nominated to succeed Patrick Fitzgerald as U.S. attorney.
Phil Jackson: ‘Leave Derrick Rose Alone’
Getty Images NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson will make a stop through Chicago on Thursday to promote his new book, ‘Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.’ advertisement Derrick Rose didn’t find a lot of supporters in his decision to sit out the Bulls 2012-13 campaign. The questions about his mental toughness and ability to lead grew with each besuited stint on the bench, while his teammates slogged through.