i think he is trying to help the community in trying to do something positive and i am for it. relatives of the chicago murder victims are showing their support for a pastor beginning his third months out on the roof above abandoned motel. wgn's gaynor hall has tonight's top story. >> he spent 61 days and counting living on the roof of a vacant motel and in that time pastor corey brooks received a phone call from chicago's mayor a visit from the governor and other politicians but he says the visit he got today has been

the most rewarding. for people united in tragedy going up to the roof of a vacant motel at 66 in king drive they wanted to sit in the 10th in a pasture corey brooks called home for 61 days now. he is trying to raise money to buy this eyesore across the street from his church and turn it into a community center, a safe haven where young people can go to escape violence. he and his visitors today know firsthand what violence can do, they have all lost loved ones. like instinet albert whose son carry on was beaten to death in a videotaped attack scene around the world. and i pray for each

and everyone of them and i pray for the families. >> somebody is doing something about it. >> the victims' relatives say the pastor's vision gives them hope for justice. >> it's too late for the ones that have already gone on but it's not too late for the ones who are still here. >> he is committed that time sacrifice and comfort but still he needs more cash. when the temperature drops below 0 when the snow starts falling and the pastors on the roof, i want him down. but he says he is not coming down until he reaches his goal pastor brooks has raised more than $250,000 so far and

still has 185,000 to go. for more information into don't you can check out the web site project could.org. project hood.org. former penn state coach joe paterno died this morning after a battle with lung cancer. he was always known as one of the class acts, paternal was let go last season amid a child sex scandal involving one of his former assistants, his family released a statement today saying that the turnout was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community. i think of someone who devoted their lives to the community. he

finished his career with 409 victories. >> smoke in the subway costs and delays on the cg i blueline earlier today reports coming from the blue line train and it was stopped in a grand in milwaukee just after 10 this morning, passengers were taken off the train while firefighters investigated electrical problem. it wasn't that big of an issue. >> the issue was resolved and the train was back up and running about 40 minutes later. two firefighters were injured while battling an overnight fire that damaged three homes on the

south chicago neighborhood, the fire department got the call just before midnight and as the flames spread cruz called in for more assistance and then the problem said in leading to a mayday call. we had a little bit of problems with the water supply like we always do. about 10 minutes into the incident some members got trapped on the roof so made it was transmitted for those members. >> five more ambulances were brought in transporting one fire man for a smoke inhalation and another for a knee injury four people were displaced from neighboring homes. >> of wrong way driver creates a horrific crash overnight on i 88 in oak brook the driver slammed head-on into a bmw suv and the

crash started a fire and the driver of the pontiac had to be cut from the wreckage. mixed emotions for a tight-knit group, illinois and army national guard soldiers as they were honored for their overseas sacrifice in service while at the same time facing the fact that many of them will never see each other again. in north riverside for the ceremonies... >> with precision and pride the members of the 12 44th say their final good buying is. goodbyes. surgeon to move class go deployed one year after joining the national guard is thankful to be home safely with his family. >> for me was a relief to know

they're all going to be home. >> this is the last time as a group we will all be together. >> a purple heart recipient who got permission to bringing to close a long and hard-fought war. they have done extremely well day in and day out. and among those paying tribute hip-hop artist soup. thank you the soldiers of the 12

44th for what you have done. thank you. in north riverside sean lewis a wgn news. glad to be home. get real difference makes a decision about her future next her recorded message for supporters. also where mitt romney thinks he may have gone wrong and south carolina and why the captain of the capsulized italian cruise ship says his bosses should bear part of the blame. thunderstorms in the chicago area later tonight and for tomorrow snow showers. i will have details and the fall forecast still ahead.

i remember the day my doctor told me i have an irregular heartbeat, and that it put me at 5-times greater risk of a stroke. i was worried. i worried about my wife, and my family. bill has the most common type of atrial fibrillation, or afib. it's not caused by a heart valve problem. he was taking warfarin but i've put him on pradaxa instead. in a clinical trial, pradaxa 150 mgs reduced stroke risk 35% more than warfarin without the need for regular blood tests. i sure was glad to hear that. pradaxa can cause serious, sometimes fatal, bleeding. don't take pradaxa if you have abnormal bleeding, and seek immediate medical care for unexpected signs of bleeding, like unusual bruising. pradaxa may increase your bleeding risk if you're 75 or older, have a bleeding condition like stomach ulcers, or take aspirin, nsaids, or bloodthinners, or if you have kidney problems, especially if you take certain medicines. tell your doctor about all medicines you take, any planned medical or dental procedures and don't stop taking pradaxa without your doctor's approval as stopping may increase your stroke risk. other side effects include indigestion,

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third of what has happened over the past year. we can not change that. in this video on her website giffords announced that she will be resigning this week. six people died and 13 others were wounded when a gunman opened fire into some last year she has been undergoing intensive rehabilitation. i don't remember much from that horrible day but i will never forget the trust you placed in

me to be your voice thank you for your prayers. giffords says she will attend the state of the union address tuesday as one of her last acts before stepping down. the republican race for the white house continue this weekend after one caucus to primaries and 3 different winners newt gingrich took south carolina yesterday many believe he and rick santorum are fighting one another for the conservative vote and one of them would stand a better chance at winning the nomination if one of them stepped aside meanwhile met romney said that he made mistake and will not release his 2010 tax return on tuesday along with a 2011 estimates. the current speaker of the house says republican voters will have the final say on the nominees.

>> i can be chosen by lots of different people and i trust the judgment in them as anxious as anybody else to see who our nominees are going to beat next up is the four florida primary election and that takes place january 31st. two people were killed when the small plane crashed in southern indiana husband and wife were flying from chicago the single engine cessna went down in a wooded area about 25 mi. north of their local airport the faa is on scene investigating and it could be several weeks before the cause of the crash is determined. the captain in the italian cruise ship disaster is accused of steering to close to shore but was he doing so under order? the captain told prosecutors he was instructed to perform the maneuver by operator coster cruises making a display

of the ship by sailing close to shore is known as a salute, 13 people have been confirmed dead since the accident and more than 25 others remain missing. a boom speaking at a jaipur literary festival in in some of visits to the asian subcontinent has been on her to do list for a while and oprah will spend time taking in the sights and will make time to interview one of her favorite author's deep rock show pride in his own country. connecticut residents are digging up this weekend after being buried under a foot of snow it was the first major storm of the 2012 season for the northeast, the snow began falling yesterday with the southern part of the state getting hammered the most, no serious injuries were reported but roads are considered slick

and dangerous the state is under a freezing rain advisory through tomorrow morning. a well-known new york chef is bringing his big ideas to chicago next hour restaurant critic tries out biele to the american and a surprise announcement from chicago bears quarterback jay collor and his soon-to-be bride.

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you might want to choose a place and has a little bit of everything to go out to dinner. the new biele t american grocery is offering everything from sushi, pizza to roast chicken. >> and a building that once housed the montgomery ward the dining room abounds and elegant high comfort touches the chef axle oversees a surprisingly affordable menu that offers a little bit of everything, there are sushi creations as well as pieces such as this version topped with onions into nuggets of fennel sausage and an even better starter might be the blue crab cocktail. main courses include this brick chicken diabolo which despite its name

isn't terribly spicy provided you steer clear of the deep side fried jalapenos. occasionally that can be very spicy, our second entree hands down is the salmon. pan's year for christmas and placed over an apple broth with touches of mustard into butter, it's just sensational. this is the complementary pop over which may look like there is nothing but air inside which is fine because the crust covered with green hair and black pepper is absolutely delicious. i like the passion for crape souffle even better a cross between a crepe and in areas souffle. i give

biele t american brasserie 2 stars. rarely do get to enjoy of room of this beautiful at prices this friendly. >> for more on this week's restaurants text fell at 97999. live illinois lottery drawing is coming up next.

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bill has the most common type of atrial fibrillation, or afib. it's not caused by a heart valve problem. he was taking warfarin but i've put him on pradaxa instead. in a clinical trial, pradaxa 150 mgs reduced stroke risk 35% more than warfarin without the need for regular blood tests. i sure was glad to hear that. pradaxa can cause serious, sometimes fatal, bleeding. don't take pradaxa if you have abnormal bleeding, and seek immediate medical care for unexpected signs of bleeding, like unusual bruising. pradaxa may increase your bleeding risk if you're 75 or older, have a bleeding condition like stomach ulcers, or take aspirin, nsaids, or bloodthinners, or if you have kidney problems, especially if you take certain medicines. tell your doctor about all medicines you take, any planned medical or dental procedures and don't stop taking pradaxa without your doctor's approval as stopping may increase your stroke risk. other side effects include indigestion, stomach pain, upset, or burning. pradaxa is progress. if you have afib not caused by a heart valve problem,