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Authorities: Landscaping May Have Saved Daley's House

Authorities are investigating a fire that could have connections to the shooting of a cougar in Chicago last month.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 22:20:42 CDT

Springer Speaks To NU Law School Graduates

There is no rowdy behavior reported on Friday as talk show host Jerry Springer speaks to his latest audience.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:59:45 CDT

Huckabee Apologizes For Obama Gun Quip

A quip Mike Huckabee made during a speech about someone aiming a gun at Barack Obama has the former Republican presidential candidate apologizing.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 21:29:51 CDT

My Weekend - What Does $300K Buy?

Ask any realtor what the most important factor in a home's cost is, and the answer will be, "Location, location, location."

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:57:28 CDT

Snacks 100 Calories Or Less

Here are some snacks that are 100 calories or less.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:46:29 CDT

Moviefone's 25 Sexiest Movie Couples

Check out Moviefone's list of the sexiest movie couples to ever grace the silver screen.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 11:47:37 CDT

PHOTOVOTE: Cool Cats

There isn't much that gets these cool cats riled up ... well, most of them, anyway. Check out viewers' entries and VOTE for the coolest of them all.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:01:02 CDT

Police Search For Man Who Attacked Bus Driver

Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who they say attacked a city bus driver.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:53:12 CDT

Prosecutors Accused Of Removing Black Jurors From R. Kelly Trial

Jury selection in the R. Kelly case wrapped up Thursday, but not before the defense howls in protest over the process.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:16:34 CDT

Olympic Committee Raises $32M

A new IRS filing shows Chicago's Olympic organizing committee raised more than $32 million while vying to be the American bidder for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 18:33:46 CDT

Weekend Delays Expected On Blue, Yellow, Green Lines

CTA customers are advised to allow extra travel time this weekend.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 15:30:32 CDT

Lawsuit Claims Frosted Flakes Not So Grrrreat

A Chicago woman is claiming a stone-shaped piece of cereal found in a Frosted Flakes box wouldn't meet with Tony The Tiger's approval.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 23:19:57 CDT

Arrest Made In St. Charles School Threats

An arrest was made Friday in connection with bomb threats at St. Charles High School.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 15:55:37 CDT

Autopsy: Teen With Cerebral Palsy Died Of Neglect

A 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was murdered by neglect, according to results of a Friday autopsy.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:53:25 CDT

Tree Prevents School Bus From Entering Expressway

A school bus, perched precariously above the Eisenhower expressway, was an alarming site during Friday morning's rush hour.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 18:05:57 CDT

Last Chicago Merc Traders Move Out Of HQ

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange marked a milestone in its 110-year history Friday as the last floor traders wrapped up business at the building that has served as the Merc's home since 1983.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:58:15 CDT

Dennis Rodman Charged With Domestic Violence In LA

Former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:59:24 CDT

Calif. Marriage Ruling Resurrects Issue In Illinois

Illinois gay rights activists are hailing the California Supreme Court's ruling that a gay marriage ban is unconstitutional, and they said they're hoping it will lead to the allowing of civil unions in the Land of Lincoln.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:29 CDT

NIU Shooting Victims To Get Posthumous Degrees

Northern Illinois University plans to honor the five students killed in a campus shooting this year when the university holds its commencement ceremony on Saturday.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:31:35 CDT

Burrito Bandit Burns Benefit

A man impersonating a Relay for Life volunteer steals 100 burritos intended for a benefit concert Sunday in west suburban LaGrange.

Published: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:51:06 CDT