Grant Park News

Nine people suffered violent deaths in the Chicago area over the holiday weekend, including one man who was shot by Chicago Police.

By the way, take a few minutes to read the Declaration of Independence . It still, as they say, holds up.

June 5-11 . 3 THURSDAY MATT & KIM This cute-as-a-button indie-rock couple put on a raucous live show that's sure to be energetic and infectiously upbeat.

A showcase of segments from some of Chicago's coolest musicals will entertain visitors at Taste of Chicago on Monday at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park.

Web exclusive: Grant Park Police Chief steps down, Village Board names brother interim chief Grant Park has a new interim police chief today with a very familiar name.

A federal grand jury indicted the police chief of a small town in northern Kankakee County on charges of running a prostitution scam that bilked more than $400,000 from 99 men who handed over the money to avoid ...

Fitts is accused of shaking down "johns" for more than $400,000. - Manteno Police Chief Bernie Thompson said he was sadden and "a little disappointed" to read the indictment against his long-time friend and ...

A longtime northeastern Illinois police chief is accused of taking bribes to drop charges against people accused of soliciting prostitutes.

At Issue: Chicago Children's Museum Supporters and opponents of plans to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park are clashing over serving alcohol, among other things. via WBBM-AM Chicago

“The first child who loses his life [if there's no heliport], you'll have blood on your hands.”

MICHAEL SNEED Sun-Times Columnist msneed@suntimes.com Hmmmm: Sneed hears rumbles that former cop Drew Peterson might have stepped up his media appearances because the Will County grand jury investigating the ... via Chicago Sun-Times

BREAKING NEWS: Sports cancellations for Tuesday Tuesday's local sports cancellations High school baseball Iroquois West at St. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

Dennis L. Childs, 67, most loving husband, father and grandfather, died at 4:39 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, at Christian Hospital Northeast. via Alton Telegraph

Viewers share their thoughts and memories of CBS 2 Morning anchor Randy Salerno, who passed away in a snowmobiling accident late Thursday night.

I enjoy watching CBS 2 every morning. Randy always made me laugh and added so much to my early morning. There was never a dull moment with Randy around, and he will be greatly missed. I send my condolences to his wife, children and his cbs family. He was a true original!

-- A. Pritzker

Randy Salerno was a warm, funny person to wake up to each morning. He will be sadly missed. His quick wit & charm were a welcome site every morning. He & Roseanne plus Ed & Susan were all a very good mix. Our prayers will be with his family, friends & co-workers, who are all grieving along with all of his loyal viewers. Read more

Due to flooding throughout The Daily Journal home delivery area, some subscribers to The Daily Journal may not receive today's edition of The Daily Journal before 5:00 p.m. or at all. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

“One tree takes up as much space as a washing machine in the waste stream”

Chicagoans are being urged to hold on to their natural Christmas trees just a little bit longer, for a good cause.

Instead of tossing trees into the trash, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation wants residents this weekend to trade in their Christmas tree for an environmentally friendly product. People who drop off trees at any of the 23 Chicago-area recycling centers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday will receive a free bag of scented mulch and a choice of a compact fluorescent bulb, a reusable water bottle, or a year supply of blue recycling bags. Supplies are limited. Read more

“Chicago: A Pictorial Celebration”

From lake shore to landfill to Millennium Park tells the story Chicago's renowned "front yard." On Jan. via Herald News

Posted 11/13/2007, 10:49PM, by Gary Bishir Manteno 33, Grant Park 29 The Dragons had the Panthers right where it wanted them at halftime, but a flat third quarter by Grant Park led to a Manteno victory. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

“Some guy gave me a tip that if we put the pumpkins in a different spot they would grow bigger, so that's what we're gonna do next year.”

Remember those mysterious bean seeds that Jack -- of "Jack and the Beanstalk" fame -- planted in his mother's rural English garden? You know ... the ones that sprang up into a towering bean plant that reached ... via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

New felony sex charges are looming for a Grant Park man who served prison time for sexually abusing a child. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal