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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Chicago candy factory fire under control | VIDEO Chicago firefighters say water problems initially hampered their efforts to put out an extra-alarm fire at a Southwest Side warehouse in the 3700-block of West 38th Street. 6 rescued from roof of burning Berwyn home | VIDEO Six people-- including four children-- were rescued Wednesday morning from the roof of a home in west suburban Berwyn. They went there to escape the flames and smoke of a burning home. Owner facing charges in firefighter deaths | VIDEO Charges have been filed against the owner of a building that collapsed, killing Chicago two firefighters last year. Father allegedly bound, gagged little girl | VIDEO A young Chicago father is facing felony charges after authorities say he posted a photo on Facebook showing his 1-year-old daughter bound and gagged. Report: Chicago Sun-Times has buyer | VIDEO A reported deal means new ownership for the Chicago Sun-Times. Man believed to be Gacy victim found after 34 years Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has announced that a man missing since 1977, who was believed by his family to be a victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, has been found alive in Oregon. MORE STORIES Strange News More ABC7 Fun with JibJab TSA: Daggers found on Chicago-bound passenger | VIDEO NM woman gives birth in truck during snowstorm Connecticut man proposes via holiday light display Morning crew gets 'Elf-ified' Consumer White Castle burger chain tries offering alcohol Rising food prices impact struggling families | VIDEO Toys R Us to stay open for 112 hours straight Fewer holiday fliers but expect packed flights Garrett's to open in Chatham, 87th and Cottage Grove Healthbeat Robotic arm trial helps stroke victims Can video games replace traditional workouts? Menopause treatment could boost low sex drive Possible link between texting, teen alcohol abuse US: Don't publish all details of lab-bred bird flu MOST POPULAR Father allegedly bound, gagged little girl Special Segment: Rise of the Angels Big Ill. Tollway fare hike takes effect Jan. 1 Escaped psych patient captured in south suburbs $2.4M in lottery prizes to expire: Did you win? All Most Popular

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Obama To Boehner: Pass The Senate Payroll Tax Cut Now POLITICS One Candidate Gains Among Local GOP Insiders TECHNOLOGY Wael Ghonim On The Egyptian Revolution TECHNOLOGY Huge Security Breach At U.S. Chamber Of Commerce WORLD Thousands Of Mourners Gather For Kim Jong Il GREEN PHOTOS: NASA Makes 'Milestone' Discovery BLOG POSTS Robert Reich: Why the Republican Crackup is Bad For America Stop-at-nothing radicalism is dangerous for the GOP because most Americans recoil from it. It's also dangerous for America. We need two political parties solidly grounded in the realities of governing. Our democracy can't work any other way. Evan Shapiro: TV: The Great Uniter? In my humble opinion, "TV Time" is a crucial tool to re-open the lines of communication and tear down the silos we've built around ourselves. This New Year, make time for "TV Time." Sec. Hilda Solis: Universal Rights Extend to Alabama The Department of Labor will vigorously protect the right of all workers in Alabama to have their federal right to a legal wage protected. Rep. Carolyn Maloney: Ombudsman Office at CFPB Will Field Consumer Financial Complaints Despite not having a confirmed director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has already demonstrated how effective it can be. Only in the most polarized political environment could its goals be considered controversial. Janet Carlson: Buying Gifts For Your Ex: Is That The Spirit? Last year during the holiday shopping madness I always fail to avoid, I found myself at Chef Central with my daughters, whipping out my charge card to pay for $150 worth of gifts they'd selected for their father, his longtime girlfriend, and her two children

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