Chicago River

...body was found early in the morning Nov. 16 near the Apparel Center at 360 N. Orleans St., close to the edge of the Chicago River. Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis said a .380-caliber handgun was found underneath or near Scott's...

In this article: E mail, Chicago, Suicide, Cadillac, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Lower Wacker Drive

...Green Bay Packers on Thursday? No. What matters is holiday tradition. Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow on Groundhog Day. The Chicago River is dyed green on St. Patricks's Day. The Boston Pops play the 1812 Overture on the Esplanade on...

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...said. But "at this point, losing a mother, a father, five months apart -- we need prayer." Scott's body was found floating in the Chicago River early last Monday, a gunshot wound in the left side of his head. The medical examiner ruled it a...

In this article: Richard M. Daley, Chicago, Suicide, Harold Washington, Jane Byrne, and Eugene Sawyer

The decision came after the state Legislature moved to offer Boeing an estimated $450 million tax incentive package to lure the Chicago-based manufacturer. The company broke ground on the site on Friday. Graham, familiar with the...

In this article: Boeing, South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, Pentagon, Joe Wilson, North Charleston, Charleston, and Appropriation

...Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area. How does Lake Michigan affect Chicago's winter weather? Lake Michigan has a large effect on winter weather in...

In this article: Lake Michigan, Chicago, and Chicago

...Corps of Engineers said. The waterways are used by barges serving steel plants and other industry in the area. The lock separating the Chicago River from Lake Michigan would also be affected, although tour and pleasure boat traffic is down...

In this article: Lake Michigan, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Silver, National Wildlife Federation, and Rotenone

...board took his own life. In a news conference, Superintendent Jody Weis also said police divers recovered Scott's money clip in the Chicago River waters near where Scott's body was found early Monday. Weis said cash and credit cards...

In this article: Chicago, Suicide, and Cook County

...and described him as a creature of habit. The Cadillac was in a parking lot just off the north branch of the Chicago River behind the Chicago Apparel Center at 350 N. Orleans. The vehicle was being winched onto a tow truck about 6:30 a.m....

In this article: Eugene Sawyer, Chicago, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Cadillac, Arne Duncan, Harold Washington, and Jane Byrne

BY ROSEMARY SOBOL AND ROSALIND ROSSI Staff Reporters The body of Chicago School Board president Michael Scott was found floating in the Chicago River near the Merchandise Mart early Monday in the River North neighborhood, police sources...

In this article: Jesse Jackson, Chicago, River North, and Todd Stroger

The Bears look to find some consistency against Hall of Famer and beloved Bear Mike Singletary and his San Francisco 49ers. After starting the season 3-1, the 49ers have lost four in a row, which includes a four-turnover performance by the...

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