Drinking
More Defendants To Be Added To Lawsuit Over NIU Student’s Drinking Death
David Bogenberger, 19, had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit for driving when he died during what authorities said was a hazing ritual at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at NIU in November.
Mayor Wants To Get Tough On Drinking, Gambling, Urinating In Public
Drinking, gambling and urinating on the public way are crimes that, Chicago Police contend, can “ruin the social fabric” of a neighborhood and set the stage for more serious crimes, including prostitution, gang loitering and narcotics sales.
Stricter South Side Irish Parade Marks 2nd Year
After a three-year hiatus, the parade returned last year with a zero tolerance policy for drunks. As CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports, organizers say expect the same crackdown this year.
Bus Driver Accused Of Being Drunk On The Job
A Chicago school bus driver is in trouble being drunk while on the job–and more
Divers Find Body Of Missing Man In Belmont Harbor
Divers have found the body of a missing Chicago man in the frigid water of Belmont Harbor.
Revelers To Crowd Into Bars For ‘Black Wednesday’
The night before Thanksgiving is considered to be the biggest night out of the year, to the point where bar owners call it “Black Wednesday.”
Makers Of Four Loko Sued After Teen’s Death
A family is suing the Chicago-based maker of a caffeinated alcoholic beverage after their teenager died after drinking what the attorneys call “blackout in a can.”
Judges Warn High School Students About Prom Night Consequences
Two Kane County judges today gave juniors and seniors at St. Charles East High School the bare bones truth about possible consequences of bad decision-making on prom night.
328 Violations During Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day
The South Side Irish Parade might be a thing of the past, but an unofficial St. Patrick’s Day tradition is still going strong at the University of Illinois.
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