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Don’t Blame Black Legislators for Killing Gay Marriage
Black clergymen, in support of a ban on gay marriage, react to the Illinois Legislature not calling a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage to a vote Friday after it reportedly lacked support needed to pass. advertisement Lawmakers End Session With Unfinished Business Lawmakers adjourned Friday without action on gay marriage, gambling expansion or pension reform.
Ann Lurie Lists Gold Coast Mansion for $18.75 M
Daniel Boczarski Sarah Jessica Parker, Ann Lurie and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel attend Gala Benefit For Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago With Sarah Jessica Parker And Harry Connick Jr on April 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
Diamondbacks Take Lead Over Cubs 8-4
advertisement Patrick Corbin became the major leagues’ first nine-game winner, laboring through six inning Sunday in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 8-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Corbin allowed four runs and six hits, tying the team record for consecutive wins at the start of the season, set by Brandon Webb in 2008.
$500K in Stolen Goods Recovered from Warehouse
Chicago Police Department 52 pallets of stolen materials including Ghirardelli chocolates, high-end auto parts, liquor and concrete garden fountains were discovered at a warehouse in the 2600 block of West 35th Street Saturday, according to police. advertisement USPS: More Than 170 Postal Workers Arrested for Theft A Chicago woman was shocked when she received a package without the $1,200 purse that was supposed to be inside.
Grading the Bulls: Carlos Boozer
Getty Images As strange as it may sound, Carlos Boozer was one of the most consistent and reliable players on the Chicago Bulls this season. advertisement A funny thing happened with Carlos Boozer during the 2012-13 season: you didn’t hear many Bulls fans complaining about him and screaming, “amnesty Boozer!” In fact, there really wasn’t a whole lot to complain about.
Sharp, Hossa Score as Blackhawks Beat Kings
advertisement It took a while, but the Chicago Blackhawks finally got to Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick, as Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa both scored in the second period to lift the Hawks to a 2-1 victory Saturday and take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Justin Williams scored the lone goal for the Kings, and Corey Crawford made 21 saves to help the Hawks to their fourth straight win.
Complaint Alleges Lawyer Had Sex for Office Supplies
advertisement Some Drivers With Checkered Pasts Taxi Schoolchildren Six-month investigation reveals dozens of school taxi drivers have criminal histories, ranging from public indecency and domestic battery, to soliciting a prostitute and even child sexual assault. “Johns” Creating Brotherhood In Search For Online Sex Illinois study finds thriving online marketplace for sex trade.
House Gives Boost to Peotone Airport, McCormick Place Projects
advertisement The Illinois House has passed a measure that will allow for the construction and operation of a third Chicago-area airport. The legislation approved Thursday — SB20 — allows the Illinois Department of Transportation to enter into a public-private partnership to develop the South Suburban Airport in Peotone.
Nate Robinson Instagrams His Chicago Departure
Getty Images Nate Robinson was a hit in Chicago this year, but he Bulls star reserve may wind up being just a ‘one-hit wonder’ as he’s unlikely to return next season. advertisement Not many Bulls fans were thrilled with the team picking up reserve Nate Robinson last summer.
Why Prices for Roses, Vegetables, and Fish Could Go Up
unable to retrieve full-text content Ecuador’s ambassador is in Chicago to promote trade with her country. If the U.S.