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Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
On the road: A winter safari in Cedarburg Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It's a winter safari on Wisconsin's frozen savanna for the annual WinterFest in Cedarburg, Wis. Hop aboard the Safari Tram to get to the various attractions and activities: the chili contest, ice-carving contest, safari-themed bed racing, Monkey See-Monkey Do Barrel Races on Ice and open family skating. Also, on Fridays in February after 5 p.m., Navy Pier offers special discounts for many of its restaurants, shops and attractions.
2 in custody in connection with Chicago teen’s death Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Congressmen endorse Kelly for Jackson’s seat Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Democratic Chicago congressmen have endorsed Robin Kelly in the race to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Other candidates in the running are former Congressman Debbie Halvorson, state Sen. Toi Hutchinson and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale.
President to travel to Chicago this week Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama will travel to Chicago at the end of this week to address gun violence and other issues after his State of the Union address.
Slain teen's mom Schneider’s guest for State of Union Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The mother of a slain Chicago teen who has quickly become the face of gun violence will be a suburban congressman’s guest to the State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Chicago remembers teen victim of city gun violence Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral Saturday for a Chicago honor student whose killing catapulted her into the nation's debate over gun violence. Yet one speaker after another remembered 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton not so much as a symbol but as a best friend, an excellent student with dreams of going to college and a sometimes goofy girl with a bright smile and big personality
Artwork sought to dissuade drinking by minorsFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern felled by Iowa Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Devyn Marble broke a lengthy slump with 21 points and Iowa beat Northwestern 71-57 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.Josh Oglesby added 10 for the Hawkeyes (15-9, 4-7 Big Ten), who won for just the second time in six games.
Buffalo beats Northern Illinois 59-54 Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Marquette deals DePaul 8th straight lossFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Vander Blue scored 18 points and Junior Cadougan added 17 as No. 24 Marquette held off DePaul 89-78 on Saturday, the Blue Demons’ eighth straight loss. With the win, Marquette (17-5, 8-2 Big East) moved one-half game ahead of No. 9 Syracuse for first place in the Big East. Syracuse plays at home Sunday against St. Johns.
Muti plans 10 weeks of Chicago Symphony performances Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Conductor Riccardo Muti plans 10 weeks of performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during its 2013-2014 season. He plans performances in Chicago during September and October of this year and January, February, March and June of next year.
Kirk’s physical therapist to be guest for speech Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Sen. Mark Kirk has invited one of the physical therapists who helped him recover after his stroke to be his guest for next week’s State of the Union address. A spokesman for Kirk says Mike Klonowski of Chicago was one of the Republican senator’s primary physical therapists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
EPA to clean up lead-contaminated lot in Chicago Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will remove lead-contaminated soil from a lot near a Chicago elementary school. The pollution came from the former Loewenthal Metals smelter, which operated on the site about 70 years ago.
SEC files fraud charges against Chicago man Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A Chicago man has been accused of scamming hundreds of Chinese investors out of millions of dollars, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday. The SEC alleges Anshoo R. Sethi, 29, created a company that claimed investors would be financing construction of the “World’s First Zero Carbon Emission Platinum LEED certified” hotel and conference center near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Chicago prison guard accused of bribery Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A 51-year-old guard at a federal prison in downtown Chicago has been indicted on bribery charges after authorities alleged he broke rules regarding inmate contraband. The U.S. attorney’s office said Tony Henderson is charged with five counts of bribery in an indictment.
Sources: Jesse Jackson Jr. signs plea deal Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in a plea deal connected to a federal investigation in which the former congressman is accused of misusing campaign funds, according to sources close to the investigation. Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements, the sources said. Federal prosecutors are recommending a 5-year maximum sentence.
Attorney: Deal aids poisoned lotto winner’s widow Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A lawyer who represents the widow of a Chicago man who was poisoned with cyanide after winning the lottery says most of the businessman's $2 million estate should go to his client. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday that attorney Al-Haroon Husain showed an agreement signed by Urooj Khan months before his death that names his wife, Shabana Ansari, as benefactor for his interest in a dry cleaning operation.
Boeing 787 test flights approved Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based Boeing won permission on Thursday for test flights of its 787 as it tries to fix battery problems that have kept the plane grounded. The Federal Aviation Administration said the test flights will have restrictions, including pre-flight testing and inspections, and in-flight monitoring.
Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adapters Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99 each. “That bites the wallet,” he said. Like Zalokar, other customers also noticed the additional fee for the digital transport adapter. When we contacted Comcast's Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, the company said the new charges are justified.