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Runners Sound Off On Marathon Shortcomings

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:40:19 GMT

The 2007 Chicago Marathon is over, but the controversy continues. Mayor Richard M. Daley spoke Tuesday for the first time about the meltdown at the marathon, and cbs2chicago.com has received an unprecedented number of viewer and runner e-mails detailing their marathon experiences.

Distressed Marathon Runner Thanks Guardian Angel

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:38:26 GMT

Beyond the blame game that's taken place in the aftermath of the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, there are tales of true grit and the kindness of strangers.
CBS 2 West Suburban Bureau Chief Mike Puccinelli reports on a runner who was in distress and is now searching for the good soul who saved him.

Three Questions Hanging Over Chicago Marathon

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:45:47 GMT

The executive director of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has been taking a lot of heat for the heat and the decisions he made, or failed to make during Sunday's race.
CBS 2 Chief Corresondent Jay Levine reports, it comes down to three key questions.

Will Chicago Marathon Help Or Hurt Olympic Bid?

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:07:25 GMT

After the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon came to an abrupt and chaotic end due to intense heat, some are wondering if the problems on the race course will hurt Chicago's Olympic bid.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports, that may not be the case.

Marijuana-Growing Operation Found In Winnetka Home

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:44:50 GMT

A 21-year-old north suburban man was in jail Friday morning after police discovered a marijuana-growing operation in his home.

Delta Beefs Up Connections, Making Local Stops

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:34:02 GMT

Delta Air Lines will launch a nonstop daily flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago's Midway Airport to compete with low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines.

NW Indiana Traffic Stop Nets 15 Kilos Of Cocaine

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:25:50 GMT

An Indiana state trooper discovered 15 kilos of cocaine Monday night during a traffic stop.

Fermi To Get $34.9 Million In Fed Recovery Cash

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:51:19 GMT

Fermi National Accelerator Lab in Batavia will receive $34.9 million of federal money, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Mom Accused Of Delivering Alcohol To Minors

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:31:33 GMT

A Genoa woman faces a felony charge of delivering alcohol to a minor after a teen attending a New Year's Eve party at her home wound up in diabetic coma caused by alcohol poisoning, authorities said.

Phony Utility Worker Scams Elderly Woman

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:05:14 GMT

An 82-year-old woman apparently is the latest victim in a string of scams targeting elderly people for so-called "distraction burglaries."