A man was killed in a hit in run this morning, Chicago plans to expand its IB program, and other news. [ more › ] Read more from the original source:  Extra Extra: Hundreds Of Chicagoans Protest Trayvon Martin Killing  Read More →

King Heard, 64, made the call on March 7, and the call center and police were able to track him down easily using caller ID. [ more › ] Continued here: Man Calls 311 To Issue Threat To Rahm Emanuel  Read More →

LASERS and FAST and SHIT have built their reputation on frenetic live shows soundtracked by songs that operate like dwarf stars imploding on themselves. Repetitive riffs and thundering rhythms are punctuated by howls and yowls and machine gun bursts... 

A southwestern Illinois woman is accused of beating her 82-year-old grandmother with an unloaded shotgun. [ more › ] Original post: Midday News Links: So. Illinois Woman Accused Of Beating Grandmother With Shotgun  Read More →

While Sears has been struggling to stay afloat, shuttering stores and making other cuts to deal with a net loss of $3.14 billion in revenue last fiscal year, its CEO seems to be swimming along just fine financially. [ more › ] Read more from the... 

The 4-year old wire fox terrier had crawled out through a cracked window and stood on a five-inch-wide ledge, four floors above the ground. [ more › ] View original post here: Chicago Firefighters Rescue Dog From Fourth Floor Ledge  Read More →

We’re curious, and we bet you are, too. That’s why Do312 and Chicagoist would like to invite you to watch the the premiere of the show with us at the Liar’s Club tonight. [ more › ] Read more: Last Minute Plans: The Wiener’s... 

Some noteworthy events on tap this week in the Chicago art world. [ more › ] See original here:  The Week in Art: March 18-24  Read More →

It’s the earliest three-day run of 80-degree weather in Chicago’s history. [ more › ] Read more:  Extra Extra: A Third Record-Breaking Warm Day  Read More →

Rod Blagojevich is making his final remarks before he heads to prison tomorrow. Follow along as he makes his remarks. [ more › ] See more here:  Blago’s Final Statement Live Blog  Read More →