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Religious Opponents Continue Campaign Against Same-Sex Marriage
About 200 ministers and others gathered in the south suburbs on Tuesday, day calling on the Illinois House to say “no” to legislation to legalize same-sex marriages.
Kids Get Sneak Preview Of New Stingray Exhibit At Shedd Aquarium
A group of students from the south suburbs were among the first to try out the Shedd Aquarium’s first outdoor exhibit on Tuesday, getting the chance to literally reach out and touch a school of stingrays swimming in a pool outside the aquarium.
City To Use Leftover NATO Funds To Expand Summer Programs At Parks
The Emanuel administration has committed $750,000 in leftover NATO Summit funds to offer more nighttime events at city parks this summer.
Suburban Library Seeking Incredible Hulk Statue
They want fans of the DC Comics character “The Incredible Hulk” to help them pay for a 9-foot-tall statue of the raging green monstrosity.
IDOT Secretary Urges Lawmakers To Reject 70 MPH Highway Speed Limit
The state’s top transportation official would like to slow momentum for a move to increase the top speed limit in Illinois.
Woman Rescues 17 Puppies Abandoned At Indiana Dunes State Park
Someone dumped a mother Labrador retriever and 17 puppies at the side of a dark road in the Indiana Dunes State Park on Friday.
Humane Society: 2 Of 100 Worst Puppy Mills Located In Illinois
“These are the worst of the worst,” said Kathleen Summers, who helped author the “A Horrible Hundred” report. It focuses on facilities that have been previously cited in publicly available inspection documents.
2 Investigators: CTA Keeps Crime Bulletins Under Wraps
The 2 Investigators reviewed hundreds of CTA security bulletins from the last 2 ½ years. CBS 2′s Dave Savini reports.
Limo Company: Prom Driver Charged With DUI Was ‘Bad Apple’
CBS 2’s Derrick Blakley talked with the Alsip company that provided the so-called “party bus” to two dozen Oswego East High School students.
McCarthy: Cops Taking Report Of Gang ‘Hit Squad’ Seriously
Being a police officer just got more dangerous in Chicago. According to information gathered by the Cook County Sheriff’s office, a street gang wants to ambush and kill police officers near 19th and Oakley west of the Loop. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Study Finds Noisy Co-Workers To Be Biggest Workplace Distraction
A new survey out this week found that the biggest distraction at work is noisy coworkers. CBS 2′s Marissa Bailey has more on what noises people find most distracting and why noise — actually helps one local company.
Local Expert: Eating Bugs Normal, But Take Caution
The United Nations is promoting edible insects as a low-fat, high-protein food for hungry people throughout the world, but Chicagoans probably won’t be changing their menu.
DePaul May Get Publicly Assisted Arena At McCormick Place
DePaul University is about to sign a publicy-assisted deal to build a nearly $300 million basketball arena near McCormick Place, CBS 2 confirms.
Anti-Gang Activist Loses Fourth Family Member To Violence
An Englewood man who spends his time fighting gang violence has had another relative murdered and he’s asking that there be no retaliation, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.
Alderman Talking To Bond Experts For A Way Out Of Parking Meter Deal
In a newsletter to 42nd Ward residents Alderman Brendan Reilly says he is getting expert help trying to find ways of getting out of the city’s 75-year parking meter lease deal championed by former Mayor Richard Daley.
State, Local Police To Step Up Enforcement Of Traffic Violations
State and local police say they’re beefing up traffic patrol as we move toward the Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season, reports WBBM’s Bernie Tafoya.
Nursing Home Workers Protest Medicaid Spending Cuts
Hundreds of nursing home staff members and others rallied outside the Thompson Center on Monday, trying to fend off new cuts for medical services.
Overnight Frost Causes Damage To Chicago Gardens
Tomatoes by the thousands bit the compost overnight due to a combination of impatience and cold weather. WBBM’s John Cody has more.
Protesters March Outside Michigan Avenue Abercrombie
Protesters gathered outside a retailer on North Michigan Avenue today, upset about a CEO’s comments regarding image and body type, reports, WBBM’s Terry Keshner.
Chicago Sailor Killed In Bahamas While Trying To Stop Muggers
A sailor from Chicago was shot and killed in the Bahamas over the weekend, while trying to stop two muggers.
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