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Students Arrested… For Food Fight?

News America Now — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:57:03 +0000

“They fear some of the kids will have a tough time getting a job or applying for college until their misdemeanor reckless-conduct charge disappears from their records. They’ll appear in court Nov. 30.

‘These kids are going to have records for things that they potentially did not even do,’ parent Monique Greene complained. ‘Twenty-seven children up here for a food fight.’

The president and co-founder of Perspectives, Diana Cose, says several adults were on hand at the time of the incident and were able to identify the students involved. She called the situation inexcusable. ” Link

Chicago High School Wrestlers Accused Of Sex Assault On Boy

News America Now — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:57:19 +0000

“They’re accused of attacking a boy during a meet for Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School back in December. Prosecutors say 18-year-olds Colton Beaupre, Ian McConnell, Joseph Jenco and 17-year-old Jacob Sirous attacked the boy him at a motel in Lincoln where the team was staying.” Link

Chicago Leaders Want Obama To Help Olympic Bid

News America Now — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:51:33 +0000

Chicago Leaders Want Obama To Help Olympic Bid

State Republican Chairman In Chicago Caught With 2 Prostitutes In Kid's Bedroom

News America Now — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:31:32 +0000

State Republican Chairman In Chicago Caught With 2 Prostitutes In Kid’s Bedroom
“Inverness Police say former Cook County Republican Chairman Gary Skoien admitted having two prostitutes in his children’s playroom when his wife walked in on him early Sunday morning. The allegation is in a domestic battery report from Skoien, 55, against his 36-year-old, 5-foot-4-inch, 110-pound wife. He said she beat him with her fists and an electric guitar.”

Blago Asked Roland Burris For Cash

News America Now — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:26:08 +0000

Blago Asked Roland Burris For Cash

Caterpillar Spills 65,000 Gallons Of Oil Sludge In Chicago

News America Now — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:31:25 +0000

“A holding tank at a Caterpillar facility in a Chicago suburb broke Sunday, spilling about 65,000 gallons of oil sludge and contaminating a 3-mile section of the Des Plaines River, officials said. The substance was reported to be hydraulic and cutting oil, said Maggie Carson, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.” [Link]

Teen impersonated Chicago Cop

News America Now — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:47:56 +0000

“Police say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with impersonating a police officer after he dressed in a regulation uniform and reported for duty at a Chicago police station. Police spokeswoman Monique Bond says the Chicago teen was charged Sunday after he entered a station in the city’s South Side and claimed to be a police officer.” [Link]

Jennifer Hudsons Mother, Cousin Shot Dead

News America Now — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:21:34 +0000

“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson’s mother was one of two victims shot and killed in Chicago earlier today. A neighbor tells TMZ the other victim was Jennifer’s brother Jason. A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies.” [Link]

Donald Trump Trying To Sell Chicago Trump International Hotel & Tower

News America Now — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:51:26 +0000

Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump picture

“The New York developer has hired a broker to market the building’s four-level retail space overlooking the Chicago River, set to open next summer with room for 20 shops and restaurants. Mr. Trump won’t disclose an asking price, but an offering memorandum obtained by Crain’s suggests the space could fetch $115 million to $130 million.” [Link]

Chicago Principal Daniel Markofsky Arrested For Trying To Seduce Teen Girls

News America Now — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:27:25 +0000

The principal of Spring Grove Elementary School was in a Wisconsin jail Tuesday night on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. Daniel Markofsky, 47, of Richmond, was caught over the weekend in Glendale, Wis., at a Super Motel 8 with two teen sisters, 15 and 16, according to police. Police alleged Markofsky and the two girls were smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol and watching pornographic material. The sisters were from the Milwaukee area, according to police. [Link]