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Girl Scout Cookie Day
February 8 is National Girl Scout Cookie Day.
Ex-Dixon Comptroller’s Ranch Sold To Nephew
The expansive ranch owned by former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell was sold Friday to her nephew and his wife for more than a million dollars.
‘Dome’ Your Address
Click here to put your address “Under The Dome,” as part of the promotion for the upcoming CBS series.
Super Bowl Party Drinks
Jen Luby, an entertaining expert from secondcitysoiree.com has some easy ideas to decorate and entertain for a last minute Super Bowl party.
Super Bowl Recipe
You probably already made plans on where to watch it. But the important question, what are you going to eat during the big game?
Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Bars
The staff of Chicago Magazine has done the drinking research. They put together the 100 best bars in Chicago.
Cook County Tax Bills Show Municipalities’ Debt
Real estate tax bills will be on the way tomorrow for Cook County residents, many of them containing the cold, hard truth about where we stand. And it isn’t pretty.
Norge Ski Jumping Tournament
For information on the Norge Ski-Jumping tournament this weekend, click here.
Eat Like A Newly Sworn-In President
The menu of the 2013 Inaugural Luncheon is posted online here; even better, all of the recipes are listed.
Things To Do On MLK Day
Donna Bozzo joined the CBS 2 Morning News on Saturday to talk about things you can do with your kids on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Day–and not just treat it as a vacation day. More information at theladywiththealligatorpurse.com.
New Chicago School Calendar Proposed
Chicago Public Schools has proposed a new schedule that would apply to all students. It’s pending approval by the Board of Education later this month. Click here to view it.
CPS Plans To Eliminate Year-Round Calendar Next School Year
Chicago Public Schools officials announced Friday that they plan to move all schools to the same calendar next year, doing away with “year-round” schools, in an effort to make it easier for parents to plan their work and daycare schedules.
Xtreme Eating Awards
From a smoothie with nearly 1,500 calories and 39 teaspoons of sugar, to a plate of pasta with more than 3,000 calories, major restaurant chains are dishing all kinds of extreme foods that critics say promote obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Trump Named One Of Top Ten Spas In Country
The Trump International Hotel’s spa was named one of the top 10 in the country.
Do You Have Unclaimed Property?
To find out if you have unclaimed property through I-Cash, you can visit the treasurer’s website at http://www.treasurer.il.gov and follow the I-Cash link. You can contact the Unclaimed Property Division by calling 217-785-6998 or emailing info@icash.illinois.gov, although searches cannot be completed by telephone
Colorado Theater Shooting Victims’ Fund
Family members of the victims of the theater shooting massacre last year in Aurora, Colo., have set up a fund for donations to the victims of the shooting.
New Details Revealed About Joliet Double Murder Suspects
The suspects and victims appear to be friends, and hung out frequently.
Facebook Graph Serach
Facebook is launching a search engine for its social network, called “Graph Search.”
City Helps Residents Find Flu Shot
City of Chicago has launched a website to help folks find flu shots. Click here for details.
Report Details All 506 Chicago Murders From 2012
A new report aims to put faces and names to the number of murders that Chicago saw last year.
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Most Popular News
- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.4834
- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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- Marquette County Convention & Visitors Bureau Post Game Show Giveaway May 10, 2013Listen to The Score’s Baseball Post Game Show for your chance to win a $100 lodging gift certificate from the Marquette County Convention & Visitors Bureau!
Twitter Updates
- Bodies of 2 men including county clerk worker found in Englewood car cbsloc.al/10QPHzc 9 hours ago
- Chicago School Board voted to close 49 schools. Here's the list: cbsloc.al/169erro 14 hours ago
