Fired Chicago high school coach wins $500k
41 DiggsLamont Bryant, who was fired as Marshall's boys basketball coach just before the 2007-08 season, was awarded $500,000 Wednesday in a settlement with Chicago Public Schools that could also spell trouble for the official who had him removed. Read story
By kayleeking on Jan 29, 2009. 5 Comment(s)
Gunman Opens Fire at University Near Chicago
18 DiggsCHICAGO (Reuters) - At least 18 people were shot when a gunman opened fire at Northern Illinois University outside Chicago on Thursday, CNN said, quoting its local affiliate. It appeared that the gunman has been fatally shot. Read story
By diggalickable on Feb 14, 2008. 0 Comment(s)
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's
17 DiggsIn all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O'Leary's. The farm animal was accused of kicking over a lantern and starting the Great Chicago Fire on Oct. 8, 1871. Read story
By starexplorer on Apr 14, 2008. 0 Comment(s)
Chicago update: 2 firefighters killed, 14 hurt in fire at abandoned South Side building -- Chicagobreakingnews.com
12 DiggsChicago update: 2 firefighters killed, 14 hurt in fire at abandoned South Side building -- Chicagobreakingnews.com Read story
By breakingnews on Dec 22, 2010. 0 Comment(s)
Fire and smoke in Chicago's subway
11 DiggsHeavy smoke has closed part of downtown Chicago's Blue Line subway. Over 20 ambulances on the scene now with many people being treated at the scene. Read story
By naner on Jul 11, 2006. 1 Comment(s)
How the 1871 Chicago Fire Destroyed a City [PICS]
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By couragewulf on Sep 30, 2009. 26 Comment(s)
Children scream 'We're burning' as Chicago fire kills 6
24 DiggsChildren screamed "we're burning" early Sunday as an apartment fire, likely caused by a candle used for light because there was no electricity, killed six children ages 3 to 14, authorities said. Read story
By tomboy501 on Sep 3, 2006. 0 Comment(s)
1871 Chicago Fire: A City in Ruins (Photo Set)
163 DiggsThe fire burned from Sunday October 8 to early Tuesday October 10, 1871, killing hundreds and destroying about four square miles in Chicago, Illinois. Read story
By absolutelytrue on Aug 25, 2009. 8 Comment(s)
22year Chicago police veteran fired over $1 bag of trail mix
46 DiggsPena testified that he had opened one bag and thought it was so good he wanted a third. But he said that as he walked to the front of the store to pay, he became concerned that he couldn't hear his radio. He said he forgot about the extra bag when he went outside. "It had slipped my mind . . . what had occurred," Pena testified. Read story
By rpfinley on Nov 20, 2008. 1 Comment(s)
Fire near Chicago mayor's home linked to cougar case?
21 DiggsMichigan police and the Chicago FBI are investigating a fire intentionally set three weeks ago outside Mayor Richard Daley's vacation home in Grand Beach, Mich., after authorities said he received a threatening letter. Read story
By acmaurer on May 16, 2008. 0 Comment(s)
Fired Chicago police lt. denies torturing suspects
30 DiggsA former police lieutenant whose name has become synonymous with police brutality in Chicago ended years of silence about allegations that suspects were tortured under his watch, tearfully testifying Thursday at his perjury trial that he never beat, shocked or suffocated anyone into giving confessions. Read story
By minarchian1 on Jun 17, 2010. 1 Comment(s)
See Ya Scott! Chicago Bulls Fire Coach Skiles
264 DiggsScott Skiles was fired Monday as coach of the Chicago Bulls, who have one of the worst records in the Eastern Conference. The underachieving Bulls (9-16) have lost three of their last four and were booed throughout by the home crowd during Saturday night's 116-98 loss to the Houston Rockets. Read story
By skored on Dec 24, 2007. 40 Comment(s)
Fired Chicago DJ Slams Bosses In Profanity-Laden Rap
239 DiggsChicago radio personality Jonathan Brandmeier, who was let go November 30 by classic rock station WLUP, has struck back with a scathingly-profane video called Johnny B. The Unemployed Radio Mo Fo, in which he blasts his ex- bosses with gusto. Read story
By njunderground on Dec 16, 2009. 39 Comment(s)
BREAKING: Explosion, fire reported at Chicago Area Mall
39 DiggsWAUKEGAN, Ill. -- Firefighters from several departments are battling what appeared to be an explosion and fire at a shopping plaza early Thursday afternoon. Read story
By seamowse on Feb 28, 2008. 2 Comment(s)
Chicago Bulls Will Fire Vinny Del Negro
214 DiggsThe decision to fire head coach Vinny Del Negro has already been made, according to sources with knowledge of the Chicago Bulls' thinking. Read story
By thezoner on Dec 27, 2009. 29 Comment(s)