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Kennedy Expressway Turns 50
CHICAGO (WBBM) - A Chicago staple that we have a love/hate relationship with is celebrating its 50th birthday today. The Kennedy Expressway. LISTEN: Newsradio 780′s Bernie Tafoya Reports Download:...
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Obama Coming To Chicago Wednesday For Fundraiser
CHICAGO (CBS) — President Obama, who turns 50 this week, has scheduled a trip to his hometown of Chicago on Wednesday to raise additional cash for his campaign fund and other Democrats. Obama is...
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Walter’s Perspective: Enough With The Celebrating, Mr. President
CHICAGO (CBS) – On my way to sleep tonight, I’ll think of how special a day it’s been for the president of the United States -– his birthday. And oh, what a blast it’s been; in fact, still is. After...
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Lynwood Woman Killed In Crash Would Have Celebrated Birthday
LYNWOOD, Ill. (STMW) – Family and friends of Mary Lacy were planning to celebrate her recent birthday Saturday night with dinner at a restaurant. Instead, because of a tragic turn of events, they are...
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Leap Year Parents Face Dilemma: How Often To Celebrate Kids’ Birthday
Updated 02/29/12 – 5:10 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) – The question for parents of babies born on February 29 is: should they celebrate their child’s birthday once every four years, or twice every year? Parents...
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One Simple Step Unlocks All Kinds Of Birthday Freebies
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you’re used to treating yourself on your birthday why not take a break this year and let retailers do the splurging? CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports on what you have to do to take...
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Habitual Criminal With Jail For An Address Dies In Custody On Her Birthday
CHICAGO (STMW) — A woman with an extensive criminal history died on her birthday Sunday while in the custody of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department after being arrested for shoplifting. Wathena Young,...
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Horrible Horoscopes
(credit: EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images) By Mason Johnson Warning: If you love astrology, are offended easily, or/and have no sense of humor, these might make you gassy (and angry). Aries Carpe diem,...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Marks 71st Birthday At PUSH
CHICAGO (STMW) – The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. welcomed the weekend just before his 71st birthday in the same way that he starts nearly every weekend, at the Rainbow PUSH Saturday Morning Forum, at the...
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Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Semi On I-80 On Her 34th Birthday
GARY, Ind. (STMW) – A 34-year-old Hammond, Ind. woman — who police say had a blood-alcohol level 2 1/2 times over the legal limit — ended her 34th birthday celebration early Saturday by totaling her...
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Horrible Horoscopes: Taurus
By Mason Johnson Warning: If you love astrology, are offended easily, or/and have no sense of humor, this might make you gassy (and angry). Not your sign? Find more Horrible Horoscopes here. Thanks...
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Monday Marks Harold Washington’s 91st Birthday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday would have been the late Harold Washington’s 91st birthday. The City of Chicago has declared this Harold Washington Day in honor of Chicago’s first African-American Mayor. WBBM...
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Holt, Pendleton Families Mark Slain Teens’ Birthdays
CHICAGO (CBS) – Two families and groups of friends, two tragedies, but one goal. The families of Blair Holt — shot dead on a CTA bus six years ago at age 16 — and 15 year old Hadiya Pendleton —...
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What A Week: Birthday, Wedding, Lottery Win
WESTCHESTER, Ill. (CBS) – A couple from the west suburbs had a really big week last week: they celebrated a birthday, their wedding day, and $500,000 in Lottery winnings. WBBM Newsradio’s Mike Krauser...
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Man Killed Woman Trying To Leave His Birthday Party: Prosecutors
(STMW) — A North Lawndale man who felt disrespected when a woman called for a ride home from his birthday party and fatally shot her, was finally captured by police more than a year later, according to...
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One Direction Star Liam Payne Celebrates 21st Birthday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you were a star in one of the world’s most popular boy bands and could celebrate your 21st birthday anywhere in the world, where would it be? Chicago, of course! One Direction is...
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After No One Shows For Party, 9-Year-Old Indiana Boy Gets Birthday Surprise
LAKE STATION, Ind. (CBS) — Ever been stood up? How about on your birthday? How about when you are 9 years old? As CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports, that happened to one Lake Station, Ind. boy, but what...
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Oldest Snow Monkey In North America Celebrates 33rd Birthday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Oldest Snow Monkey in North America celebrated Wednesday its 33rd birthday at the Minnesota Zoo. Nikko is North America’s oldest snow monkey and has lived at Minnesota Zoo in Apple...
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Celebrate Portillo’s 54th Birthday With 54-Cent Slices Of Chocolate Cake
CHICAGO (CBS) — Happy Birthday Portillo’s! In honor of the local chain’s 54th birthday, Potillo’s is selling Thursday, April 6, 54-cent slices of its famous chocolate cake. The local chain began as a...
View ArticleWorld’s Oldest Cat? British Feline Celebrates 30th Birthday
EXETER, UK (CBS Local) – A cat in the United Kingdom is being hailed as one of the oldest felines in the world after celebrating his 30th birthday. Rubble is a fluffy Maine Coon who has been with his...
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