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Murder Charges Filed In Death Of Teen Whose Sister Attended Obama Gun Violence Speech
Murder charges have been filed against a man in connection with the shooting death of Janay McFarlane, 18, who was gunned down Friday just hours after her sister stood on stage with President Barack Obama as he delivered an address against violence.
Student Killed Hours After Sister Attended President’s Speech
18-year-old Janay McFarlane was gunned down in suburban North Chicago, reports CBS 2′S Mike Puccinelli.
CTU President’s ‘Off With Their Heads’ Joke About Rich Drawing Fire
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis was drawing fire Tuesday over comments made in a speech last month, after a YouTube video surfaced of her jokingly saying “off with their heads” about the wealthy.
Bill Daley Considering Run For Illinois Governor
Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley says he’s “seriously” thinking about running for Illinois governor.
Sen. Trotter Defends Use Of Racially Charged Word In Speech
It’s the latest trouble surrounding the state lawmaker as he campaigns for the 2nd Congressional District. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Emanuel Cutting Short Trip To Democratic National Convention
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will be spending a lot less time at the Democratic National Convention than he’d originally planned.
Chicago GOP Calls On Emanuel To Cancel DNC Speech
The Chicago Republican Party says Mayor Rahm Emanuel should cancel his Democratic National Convention speech and focus on city leadership.
Mayor Emanuel Prepares To Address Democratic Convention
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is offering a preview of the remarks he is expected to give at the Democratic National Convention next month.
Dalai Lama Speaking To Crowd At Loyola
A crowd is coming to Loyola University in the Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday for a talk by the Dalai Lama.
Chicago Workers Protest Gov. Walker’s Speech In Springfield
Dozens of Chicago union workers boarded buses to Springfield Tuesday morning, where they joined about 3,000 other workers protesting today’s speech by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
Walter’s Perspective: Shame On Karen Lewis
It’s too early for the Oscars and Emmys, I know, but I already have a nomination for the worst performance of the year by a new star of stage and screen: the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, Karen Lewis.
Teachers Union: Lewis’ Mocking Of Duncan Was ‘Attempt At Humor’
Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis is apologizing for a mocking remark she made about U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
Chicagoans Have Hopes For Obama Job Plan
Two unemployed Chicagoans hope President Obama’s job-creation plan will help restart the U.S. economy and help their prospects. CBS 2′s Mike Parker was with them as the president laid out his proposal to Congress.
Kirk Not Among Those Boycotting Obama’s Speech On Jobs
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) will not be counted among those boycotting President Barack Obama’s speech to Congress on jobs Thursday.
Dalai Lama Speaks At UIC
“Be kind whenever possible and it is always possible.” That’s a quote from The Dalai Lama, a man whose philosophy of tolerance earned him The Nobel Peace Prize. It’s a philosophy that had roughly 7,000 people visiting the University of Illinois at Chicago on Sunday to witness his teachings in person.
Blagojevich To Teens: ‘You Must Get Involved’
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich told hundreds of high school students on Saturday that they should get involved in politics, even though he hopes his own kids stay away from it.
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- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
- Teen Hurt In Little Village ShootingA 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm Saturday afternoon in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.86
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
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