Juan told me about this and I found this story about it at NEWS.YAHOO.COM on Monday.

"An attorney for a Pakistani-born Chicago taxi driver accused of attempting to send funds to al-Qaida says his client will change his plea to guilty."

Sandra wrote:

I came across this post today and thought I would pass it along.

"The Chicago White Sox have much to get excited about this season at U.S. Cellular Field. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year the White Sox claim the American League Central led by new manager Robin Ventura?"

Would anyone care to comment on this?

Three separate attacks on Chicago Police within a wild 24-hour period were mercifully unsuccessful, authorities say.But a trio of defendants now face felony charges in connection with the unrelated attacks Friday and Saturday.They began at lunchtime Friday, when Jenkins Cooper, 40, allegedly fired four shots at an FBI agent and Chicago cops as they executed a search warrant on his Englewood home ...

My father-in-law said he heard this on the radio.

"Jeremy Montgomery made four 3-pointers and led four teammates in double figures with 14 points as Cleveland State beat Illinois-Chicago 70-42 on Sunday. Trevon Harmon added 13 points for the Vikings (20-4, 10-2), who have won five straight lead the Horizon League by a half-game over Valparaiso. Cleveland State reached the 20-victory mark for the fourth time in the last five seasons."

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My research with Edith lead me to this.

"The Chicago Fire are encouraging fans to register for the 2012 Chicago Marathon. The Chicago Fire Foundation, an organization that focuses on creating community programs, will be participating in the marathon for the third year."

The Chicago Department of Public Health will participate in a national observance aimed at raising HIV/AIDS awareness among African Americans.

Dennis writes: "Phil Emery, the Chicago Bears new general manager, is the latest in a list of measured, moderate men who have led the team to exactly one Super Bowl appearance in the last 20 years."

Phyllis told me about this and I found this story about it at WWW.UPI.COM on Saturday.

"CHICAGO, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Chicago Cubs said they signed starting pitcher Matt Garza to a 1-year contract Friday night, avoiding arbitration with the right-hander."

Ashley wrote:

Did anyone else see this article?

"CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --?The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded a $600,000 grant for public works construction to the Village of LaGrange Park , under the ..."

This one is for my brother Fred:

"At the 104th Chicago Auto Show in the United Statesa number of electric and hybrid vehicles will be on show among their gas-driven counterparts. The Chicago Auto Show is followed by Expo Solar in South Korea; this international business-to-business event covers every aspect of the solar industry, from manufacture to installation, and attracts over 350 exhibitors from around the world."