Schuster Adversity Suddenly Haunts Blackhawks

CBS 2 Chicago - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts to a third period goal being waved off with teammates Brent Seabrook #7, Viktor Stalberg #25 and Nick Leddy #8 against the Detroit Red Wings in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on May 20, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 3-1 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo ...

DuPage reconsidering Islamic prayer center plan

Daily Herald - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

A plan to convert a house near West Chicago into a mosque is back before DuPage County's zoning board of appeals after a federal judge told county officials to review the project ...

Source Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests

Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Pressured for months by teachers, community leaders and aldermen, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's hand-picked school board is nonetheless expected on Wednesday to approve closing all but a few of the 53 elementary schools the administration wants to shut down. Neither side in the battle, in fact, has budged much. The Chicago Teachers Union on Monday followed up a weekend of neighborhood marches with ...

Hainan Airlines to launch Beijing-Chicago route on Sept 3

whatsonsanya - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Economy-class passengers on the new route, which will initially use an Airbus 340, will be charged about 5,500 yuan ($895.4) for return tickets up to the end of ...

White Sox confident they can turn things around

Chicago White Sox - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The White Sox are three games below .500 and six games behind the American League Central-leading Indians, but they've remained confident, and recently, the results on the field have taken a turn for the better. Chicago has won five of its last seven games and six of its last nine, including Monday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox will play 16 of their ...

Chicago puts ‘L’ on Jon Lester

Boston Herald - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

CHICAGO - When Jon Lester took the mound last night, he was trying to become the first Red Sox lefty starter since 1973 to go at least 7-0 to begin a season.But he also was facing his personal kryptonite.In his best and worst seasons, Lester struggles against the White Sox. Indeed, it has become as predictable as winter blizzards in Chicago. In nine previous starts against the White Sox entering ...

Chicagos GrubHub to merge with Seamless

Chicago Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

One company was founded in Chicago by hungry software engineers, the other in New York by hungry lawyers. Both were looking to replace restaurants' paper takeout menus with Web-based technology. Now the two rivals are joining forces. GrubHub, one of Chicago's most high-profile startups, is merging with New York-based Seamless to create an online food ordering company with more than ...

Should Indoor Sprinklers Be Mandatory For New Homes

CBS 2 Chicago - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

(CBS) — It only takes seconds, for a fire to take everything. Fire safety advocates like Tom Lia say sprinklers are the cure. "This will save a life," he tells CBS 2's Chris Martinez. Right now, more than 90 Illinois communities require sprinkler systems in new home construction. But the Illinois State Fire Marshal wants more, pushing for a sprinkler law that makes them ...

MLB Chicago White Sox 6 Boston 4

Middle East Times - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Adam Dunn clouted a three-run homer Monday, carrying the Chicago White Sox past Boston 6-4. Axelrod (2-3) limited the Red Sox to two runs on four hits over six innings, walking one and striking out two en route to his second victory in two starts. Addison Reed tossed a scoreless ninth inning for his 15th save as the White Sox broke a two-game skid. Dunn's homer in the first inning set ...

Severe thunderstorm warning for some suburbs until 11 p.m.

Daily Herald - Monday 20th May, 2013

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all of northern Illinois through 3 a.m., and a severe thunderstorm warning has just been issued for parts of the suburbs through 11 p.m., as the same weather system that spawned a deadly tornado near Oklahoma City moves into the area. The National Weather Service in Chicago reported a line of severe thunderstorms extending from Oswego to ...

Dunns three-run homer powers White Sox

Chicago White Sox - Monday 20th May, 2013

BOS@CWS: Dunn connects on three-run homer in first CHICAGO -- It hasn't been fun to pitch to Adam Dunn this past week. The White Sox designated hitter continued his hot streak, when he belted a two-out, three-run home run in the first inning during a 6-4 win over the Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday night. Despite back problems that surfaced during Chicago's series in ...

Jon Lester Red Sox fall in Chicago

Boston Herald - Monday 20th May, 2013

CHICAGO - When Jon Lester took the mound tonight, he was trying to become the first Red Sox pitcher since 1973 to go at least 7-0 to start a season.But he also was facing his personal kryptonite.In his best and worst seasons, Lester struggles against the White Sox. Indeed, it has become as predictable as winter blizzards in Chicago. In nine previous starts against the White Sox entering the ...

News on Danks Beckham positive but not definitive

Chicago White Sox - Monday 20th May, 2013

Email CHICAGO -- The White Sox have not officially set their starting rotation for this weekend's series against the Marlins, but there's a strong possibility that John Danks could make his 2013 big league debut Friday night. Danks was with the team in Chicago on Monday after making his fourth Minor League rehab start Saturday in Buffalo and was to meet with general manager Rick Hahn, ...

Scouts on lookout for players who can make impact

Chicago White Sox - Monday 20th May, 2013

Email CHICAGO -- The marching orders from general manager Rick Hahn for the White Sox pro scouts on the road remain the same from what they were in Spring Training. Find players that can enhance the White Sox chances to contend for the postseason. That's the attitude Hahn will follow until this team returns to full strength and plays together or he has reason to go in a different ...

Konerko feels as if hes getting close

Chicago White Sox - Monday 20th May, 2013

Email CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko feels as if he swung the bat well during the past couple of days, but for a cerebral All-Star caliber performer such as the captain, the hits aren't always the sign of being in a good spot. "I had a few hits the day before yesterday and was probably better yesterday and didn't get any," said Konerko, who entered Monday's game hitting .224 ...

Nearly $20M Settlement Reached In Abuse Lawsuit Against Former Jesuit Priest

CBS 2 Chicago - Monday 20th May, 2013

(STMW) — Jesuit officials in Chicago will pay $19.6 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by six men who claim they were molested by a former priest and onetime spiritual advisor to Mother Teresa, an attorney for the plaintiffs said Monday. Donald McGuire, formerly of Oak Lawn, is serving a 25-year prison term after being convicted in Chicago in 2008 of federal charges that he brought ...

A former Marine is the 2013 Star of the Bar

Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

New York bartender Steve Schneider is the 2013 Star of the Bar. Not even the pointed barbs of chef, author and TV personality Anthony Bourdain could keep Steve Schneider from being crowned Star of the Bar Sunday at the 2013 National Restaurant Association trade show now underway at McCormick Place in Chicago. A former United States Marine, Steve Schneider, a bartender at Employees Only in New ...

Tellabs CFO resigns

Chicago Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

Telecommunications equipment maker Tellabs Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned from Tellabs for personal reasons. Naperville-based Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB), which has been struggling with continual losses and slowing sales, said Szafrans resignation was unrelated to Tellabs operations, financial reporting or business outlook. Tom Minichiello, Tellabs vice president, ...

Tellabs CFO resigns

Chicago Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

Telecommunications equipment maker Tellabs Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned from Tellabs for personal reasons. Naperville-based Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB), which has been struggling with continual losses and slowing sales, said Szafrans resignation was unrelated to Tellabs operations, financial reporting or business outlook. Tom Minichiello, Tellabs vice president, ...

Tellabs CFO resigns

Chicago Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

Telecommunications equipment maker Tellabs Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned from Tellabs for personal reasons. Naperville-based Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB), which has been struggling with continual losses and slowing sales, said Szafrans resignation was unrelated to Tellabs operations, financial reporting or business outlook. Tom Minichiello, Tellabs vice president, ...

Tellabs CFO resigns

Chicago Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

Telecommunications equipment maker Tellabs Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned from Tellabs for personal reasons. Naperville-based Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB), which has been struggling with continual losses and slowing sales, said Szafrans resignation was unrelated to Tellabs operations, financial reporting or business outlook. Tom Minichiello, Tellabs vice president, ...

Tellabs CFO resigns

Chicago Business Journal - Monday 20th May, 2013

Telecommunications equipment maker Tellabs Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew B. Szafran has resigned from Tellabs for personal reasons. Naperville-based Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB), which has been struggling with continual losses and slowing sales, said Szafrans resignation was unrelated to Tellabs operations, financial reporting or business outlook. Tom Minichiello, Tellabs vice president, ...