All Stories from April 16, 2013 (Change date)
-
Body found in river identified as slain womanApr 16, 2013 5:15 pm - The Will County coroner says the body found in the Des Plaines River is that of a Joliet woman whose son is charged in her death. The Herald-News in Joliet reported that...
-
Leave It to Beaver' actor Frank Bank diesApr 16, 2013 5:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Frank Bank, who played oafish troublemaker Lumpy on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” has died. He was 71. A spokesman for the Hillside Memorial Park in Los...
-
Letter with ricin sent to Miss. senatorApr 16, 2013 5:00 pm - WASHINGTON — An envelope addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi twice tested positive Tuesday for ricin, a potentially fatal poison, congressional officials sai...
-
Palatine area running club hosts memorial run for BostonApr 16, 2013 5:00 pm - Shoe and athletic gear reflectors shined on a dimly lit track in Palatine Tuesday night as about 30 people ran and walked a mile in solidarity with the victims of the Bo...
-
Dish’s Ergen says Sprint debt manageableApr 16, 2013 4:52 pm - NEW YORK — Dish Network’s combative chairman, Charlie Ergen, on Tuesday defended his $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel, saying the debt load the deal would create for ...
-
Intel meets 1Q expectations despite PC slowdownApr 16, 2013 4:51 pm - NEW YORK — Intel Corp., the world’s largest maker of chips for PCs, is remaining steadfast amid a drastic slowdown in computer sales. Intel on Tuesday said it’s keeping ...
-
District 62 names assistant superintendent for student servicesApr 16, 2013 4:48 pm - Des Plaines Elementary District 62 has named Ellen Teelucksingh the assistant superintendent for student services, effective July 1. Teelucksingh replaces Brad Voehringe...
-
Yahoo’s 1Q earnings surge while revenue sagsApr 16, 2013 4:48 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo’s Internet advertising revenue crumbled further during the first three months of the year and overshadowed a surge in the company’s earnings. The r...
-
Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82Apr 16, 2013 4:31 pm - DALLAS — Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. Fox Sports spokesman...
-
Suspect claims self-defense in meat cleaver attackApr 16, 2013 4:23 pm - In opening statements Tuesday, prosecutors portrayed Xiubin Mei as a man who turned to violence under threat of losing his job and attempted to kill the owner of an Elk ...