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Ron Santo elected to Baseball Hall of Fame | VIDEO After years of coming up short, Ron Santo has finally been elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame. 4 shot -- 2 critically -- in Back of the Yards | VIDEO Four people were shot while sitting in the living room of a home in the 5700-block of S. Seeley Avenue Sunday night. Police say the gunman fired into the house from the porch. 3 Chicago mail processing centers to close | VIDEO The U.S. Postal Service delivered some bad news Monday. Treasures available in state auction | VIDEO Get your bids ready. Starting Monday, the Illinois state treasurer begins a five- day online auction of unclaimed property. NB I-57 briefly closed by dog near Halsted IDOT crews took on the roll of dogcatcher during Monday morning's commute. 4 Chicago police officers hurt when squads collide Four Chicago police officers were injured when two Chicago police squad cars collided just after midnight in the 1800-block of Kildare Avenue. MORE STORIES Strange News Fleet of Ferraris ruined in Japan sportscar pileup | VIDEO Vermont supporting kale artist in Chick-fil-A fight Decatur police catch thieves with Rudolph, Frosty Utah home inspired by Disney movie 'Up' sold Burger King cashier turns in pot smoker Consumer Honda expands recall alert because of airbags Burger King changes fries recipe Grape tomatoes recalled over salmonella concern GM willing to buy back Volts Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard Healthbeat Scolosis surgery has patients standing up straight again Few teens sexting racy photos, new research says Research: Genes may prevents smokers from quitting Court: Some bone marrow donors can be paid First-time parents under pressure to be perfect? MOST POPULAR Treasures available in state auction Metra delays after train strikes empty car in Des Plaines 4 shot -- 2 critically -- in Back of the Yards Postal service to announce major cutbacks 4 Chicago police officers hurt when squads collide All Most Popular

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Monday, December 5, 2011 Highly Radioactive Water Leaks From Crippled Japanese Facility MEDIA Mitt Romney Gets Scared Of Another Reporter TECHNOLOGY Deb Roy: The Birth Of A Word POLITICS What's Behind Newt's Religious Revival? ENTERTAINMENT Fox News: The Muppets Are Communist, Captain Planet Evil DC Occupy DC Arrests At McPherson Square (PHOTOS) BLOG POSTS Lynn Forester de Rothschild: 2012: The Year of the Independent? In an environment of unprecedented political gridlock in Washington and broad-based dissatisfaction with the leading candidates of both parties, 2012 may finally be the year when an independent candidate becomes president of the United States. Lee Woodruff: Horsing Around in the Shower Abuse of power is an age-old story. But those who wield their authority over a child for sexual pleasure are in a whole other category entirely. How do you effectively teach a young child to respect their elders, yet be continually alert for transgressions? Edward Zwick: The Sad Truth About the Fight Against Blood Diamonds The Kimberley Process's refusal to address the clear links between diamonds, violence and tyranny has rendered it hopelessly ineffectual. In effect, it has become an accomplice to diamond laundering. Leo W. Gerard: Hey, GOP: Give the 99 Percent Some Lovin' To serve the 1 percent, Republicans discarded all of their supposedly sacrosanct philosophy about taxes during last week's struggle over extending the temporary payroll tax cut. Therese Borchard: 8 Ways to Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays Yes, the holidays do bring a magic and excitement to the month of December, but the stress, loneliness and blues pre-packaged with the festivities can be enough to drag one-fourth of us across the tenuous line from sanity to insanity.

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