An 80-year-old man died after getting shot in the chest in Englewood on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. Chicago Breaking News

SkyRise Chicago 2011 Event on 2011-11-06 07:00:00 SkyRise Chicago is the planet’s tallest indoor stair climb benefiting the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Not only can individuals and teams soar 103 floors up Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, there is also the option to hand-cycle the equivalent distance and elevation. Last [...]

Windy City Banner anthologist Tom went to the Occupy Chicago protestation at LaSalle and Jackson to seat what was leaving on and return a feeling for thing.Here is the film and a region interrogation. Companion narrative availabe at windycitybanner.blogspot.com Here is a look back to the “Good Old Days” of Illinois politics, when people were [...]

A woman sitting on train tracks was hit by an eastbound Metra train in Naperville just before midnight on Saturday, police said. Chicago Breaking News

At least 14 people were wounded, one fatally, in separate shootings between 5 p.m. and midnight on Friday on the city’s South and West sides, police said. Chicago Breaking News

Joliet, Illinois (Vocus/PRWEB) March 27, 2011 The 2011 Mazda 3 was named the recipient of a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This vehicle has received the highest possible crash safety rating of ‘Good’ in all four of the tests that were performed on it. The Mazda 3 Sedan [...]

A crash between a minivan and a semitrailer truck on the Indiana East-West Toll Road killed seven people and injured four Thursday night, state police said. News – chicagotribune.com

Parents of Declan Sullivan, who fell to his death last year from an aerial lift, say they never considered suing university or received a financial settlement from the schoolThe parents of Declan Sullivan, who fell to his death last year from an aerial lift, say they never considered suing university or received a financial settlement [...]

Boeing’s much-anticipated 787 carried its first passengers Wednesday on a four-hour, 8-minute flight filled with cheers, picture-taking and swapping of aviation stories. News – chicagotribune.com

Day of the Dead-A Tribute to Native Americans Event on 2011-10-28 19:00:00 Curated by Emmanuel L. White Eagle, an artist of Mexican and Native American descent, this group show honors Native American icons using the traditional Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, art style. Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican [...]

Joliet, Illinois (PRWEB) August 18, 2011 The sales professionals at Bill Jacobs Mitsubishi – the premiere Joliet, IL Mitsubishi dealership- are excited about the upcoming Mitsubishi i – especially since it has received such high EPA ratings for fuel economy. The brand new 100% electric-powered Mitsubishi i has earned an EPA-rated 126 MPGe in [...]

Two loyalists of Libya’s interim government were handed Muammar Gaddafi’s body to bury secretly deep in the Sahara desert on Tuesday after a cleric prayed over his decomposing corpse, a Libyan official said. News – chicagotribune.com

CTA’s new trains pulling into the stationFull production is finally under way on an order of 706 new CTA rail cars. The first 26 cars have been delivered to the transit agency and will enter service soon, officials said. News – chicagotribune.com

Blue Mother Tupelo Event on 2011-10-29 14:00:00 Saturday, October 29th, 2011 BLUE MOTHER TUPELO & VARIOUS ARTISTS at 2011 Deep Blue Innovators Blues Festival at The Rivoli Theatre – Fest 2:00pm, BMT @ 4:00pm 219 South Main Street Monmouth IL 61462-2159 Ph: 309.278.3898 [map] Blue Mother Tupelo is honored to join other great Blues & [...]

Chicago is famous for the Chicago Cubs; the Chicago Bears, Super Bowl Champs; the “EL,” fast transit elevated trains; the Art Institute; Lakeshore Drive, the Lake Michigan Shoreline Park and the Chicago Zoo. In addition, Chicago is home to Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil and President Barack Obama and his family. Perhaps you will be among [...]

TCC Theatre presents “Spoon River Anthology” Event on 2011-10-23 14:00:00 Tidewater Community College’s Theatre Department opens its 2011/2012 season with the age-old American classic, Spoon River Anthology, by Edgar Lee Masters. The production runs Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29 at 8 at p.m., and Oct. 23 with a 2 p.m. matinee in the intimate Studio [...]

Brad Biggs give you four things to watch as the Bears take on the Bucs from Wembley Stadium. News – chicagotribune.com

Steve Rosenbloom: The more stories that come out of Fenway, the more it seems like the Red Sox are serving at the pleasure of Kim Jong-Henry. But the Theo Epstein deal finally happened late last night. Full marks for Tom Ricketts. >> Photos News – chicagotribune.com

10% Off Most Written Auto Repair Estimates – Plainfield – Naperville – IL Event on 2011-10-22 09:00:00 Family owned operated complete automotive service care repair center. Specials on car, truck, diagnostic, repair, rebuild, engines, transmissions, timing belts and brake services. Auto machine shop engine cylinder head transmission rebuild service. A warranty is included on all [...]

Goo Goo Dolls live in concert with opener Stellar Road at Champions Park at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois on July 9, 2009 with Black Balloon Lyrics: Baby’s black balloon makes her fly I almost fell into that hole in your life And you’re not thinking about tomorrow ‘Cause you were the same as [...]