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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Extra-alarm fire at Chinese restaurant | VIDEO
Fire crews were on the scene for hours early Wednesday trying to put out a fire in the 500-block of South Cicero near the Eisenhower Expressway.

CTU, school board to talk 'turnarounds' | VIDEO
The Chicago school board and the teachers union are facing off at a meeting Wednesday morning over propsed school closures and other reforms.

Charges dropped for some 1st time offenders
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans were to announce Wednesday that felony charges are being dismissed against the first group of offenders who successfully completed an alternative prosecution program.

City council takes on taxi safety
The Chicago City Council meets Wednesday and is expected to consider a new ordinance on taxi safety.

Judge to hear motion to give powerbroker new trial
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on whether a juror's criminal record entitles convicted Illinois powerbroker William Cellini to a new trial.

2 cited for tapping fire hydrant to fill ice rink
Two suburban Chicago men were looking for some winter recreation when they built a backyard ice rink, but they landed in hot water when they tapped into a fire hydrant to get the water they needed.