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Residents Call for More Lighting in Wake of Sex Assault
advertisement Residents were calling for more lighting and the Guardian Angels were planning escorts in the wake of an attempted sexual assault Monday night in the northwest side Mayfair neighborhood. Resident Sharon Murphy says she’s walked the path through the small park in the 4500 block of Agatite Avenue for seven years and recalls hearing several stories of women being attacked in the area.
2nd Miracle Attributed to Pope John Paul II: Report
advertisement It is a closely guarded secret that the Vatican is still refusing to confirm, but the ANSA news agency reported Tuesday that a second miracle that will “amaze the world” had been attributed to former Pope John Paul II. If confirmed, the news would put the former pope one step closer to sainthood.
Bear Bites: Tice Wants to Coach Again
Getty Images (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) advertisement Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on a former Bears coach looking for work, key dates for the coming season and why the number 50 is important. Mike Tice didn’t find much success as the Bears’ offensive coordinator.
Will Quenneville Ever Reunite Kane, Toews?
advertisement When a team’s offense hasn’t scored for more than 120 minutes, it can reasonably be argued that it is time for a change. In the case of the Chicago Blackhawks, however, change hasn’t exactly come quickly, as head coach Joel Quenneville has seemingly tried every line combination he can think of to avoid doing what Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston suggested in his column today : “It’s clearly time for Quenneville to more aggressively try and tilt the matchups in his team’s favour.
Olczyk Weighs in on Hossa Injury Debate
advertisement Chicago Blackhawks fans on Monday were shocked to learn that winger Marian Hossa would be sitting out of Game 3 with an injury the team Twitter account alleged had occurred during warm-ups . After the game several players, including captain Jonathan Toews, said they had known all day there was a possibility that Hossa might not play.
Opinion: Legislators Should Donate Per Diem Money
advertisement What’s the General Assembly’s reward for failing to pass pension reform? Another $111 per member, plus mileage. Those are the expenses legislators will receive when they return to Springfield Wednesday for a special session called by Gov.
Family Resumes Search For Missing U of C Student
advertisement Austin Hudson-Lapore was last seen Wednesday, and his family says something may have happened to the weather-watcher during that day’s thunderstorms. Natalie Martinez reports.
Car Crashes Through Couple’s Bedroom Window
A car that crashed through a Sauk Village home came to rest within inches of the couple’s bed, fire officials said. Car Crashes Through Couple’s…
Nate Robinson Makes Himself a ‘Jumper’
Getty Images Nate Robinson amazed us all during the regular season and the playoffs. The guard continues to amaze on social media.
Chief Keef Arrested Again After Being Sentenced for Speeding
advertisement Chief Keef had a really bad Monday that just kept getting worse. The Chicago rapper, whose real name is Keith Cozart, was sentenced to 18 months probation for driving 110 miles-per-hour on the Edens Expressway .