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Monday, January 23, 2012

Sen. Mark Kirk undergoes surgery after stroke | VIDEO U.S. Senator Mark Kirk suffered a stroke over the weekend and underwent ''successful'' surgery early Monday morning, according to his office. CPS: Recess mandatory during longer school day | VIDEO Chicago Public Schools is releasing the first guidelines for principals and teachers regarding the switch to a longer school day, and one item is mandatory for all elementary students. Chicago murders up 25 pct last 4 months of '11 | VIDEO Chicago's murder rate is the lowest it's been in more than 40 years, but some fear gangs could turn the numbers around. So, the mayor and police superintendent have unveiled a plan to target crime in two of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods. 2 men shot dead in Rogers Park Two men are dead after a shooting in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Man dead in Schaumburg Tilted Kilt standoff Schaumburg police say a man shot himself at a popular northwest suburban sports bar as police tried to convince him to surrender. 86-foot yacht slows down LSD traffic There was an unusual traffic slowdown on Lake Shore Drive over the weekend. MORE STORIES Strange News 86-foot yacht slows down LSD traffic Mag: Chicagoans not very romantic, friendly Orland Park man in joking mood despite nail in brain Mexico police: robber rode skateboard to banks Utah school passes on 'cougars' as mascot Consumer City Council approves $1 cab surcharge | VIDEO Stamp price increase effective Sunday Bank overdraft fees increased AT&T raising data plan costs Southwest to add extra row of seats Healthbeat Unstoppable Superbugs: MRSA and more Statins may be help fight breast cancer Pot-based prescription drug looks for FDA OK Experts propose changes to definition of autism Device stimulates chronic pain relief | VIDEO MOST POPULAR Photos of Cook Co. morgue show rotting bodies Attorney: Drew Peterson movie could affect jury 86-foot yacht slows down LSD traffic Man dead in Schaumburg Tilted Kilt standoff Ex-Bear Hurd drafts new defense, will waive hearing All Most Popular

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