of chicago titanic but he left behind. wgn news @ 9 wgn news @ 9 confirmed mr. george zimmerman indeed in custody. george zimmerman whisked into florida jail charged with second-degree murder the death of trayvon martin the news met with gratitude and relief from the florida a teen-ager's family. good evening. top story are around the country tonight. not a conclusion but step in the case so many have been waiting for. newsroom tonight. >> george zimmerman county lockup tonight custody 90 minutes ago earlier prosecutors declined to say where she was concerned for his safety.

announcement nationally televised news conference outlining the charge waiting for court may be the news they were waiting for no expression of joy from the family of trayvon martin on our teenager george zimmerman by his own admission shot and killed. we just wanted an armrest and we got that and i say thank you >> the case fatal shooting unarmed black youth by a volunteer neighborhood watch captain headlines across the country. national wave of protest several in chicago. prosecutors in florida well aware of the nation is watching as is the country's top lawman >> if we find evidence of potential civil rights crime we

will take appropriate action >> special prosecutor language very precise brushing aside reporters' questions stand on a message not prosecuted court of public opinion especially cases as polarizing as this one has become. legal analyst paul lisneck >> concerns whether overcharged casey anthony overcharged and she walked >> we have to protect investigation life in prison possibility. prosecutors did not say what evidence they may have. >> trayvon martin killing

national nerve live tonight northwest indiana emotional candlelight vigil campus and operates a university dozens of students and faculty members expressing great relief about today's development. even some of the young children attended tonight's vigil wore hoodies in support of the family of trayvon martin pastor jim wetzstein began by saying it is not time for revenge but rather a prayer and remembrance. >> the new commitment to a world and community knocked back by violence vigil sponsored by university black student organization many faculty members also attending some students who spoke read poems they broke for trayvon martin

one titled skittles united batt but hoodies did not make a decision skittles are not guns that your death will not be in a van. no longer in pain >> word traveled fast on campus this evening after it announced charges filed against >> it took longer than people had hoped it would but does bring relief participants lit candles covered heads with hoodies walked through campus to show support. throughout florida and he stayed in america. the message pretty much justice >> theme of tonight's vigil is when will it end to? dedicated

to the remembrancer of trayvon martin but also children and young adults chicago area shot to death. >> police superintendent chicago garey mccarthy insisted during the new tactics used against gangs are making a difference. major gang bust last night and arrested more expected double-digit reduction in overall crime. hoping springfield will pass a bill allowing him to target danks. enacting strategies. over the last three weeks we have less shootings than three weeks one year ago. marginal but progress. >> superintendent says gangs are a big problem accountant 80 percent of gun violence in chicago seven guns were seized during a long bill rate last night mayor rahm emmanuel police

recruits graduating on his watch ceremony at navy pier first class of recruits since may of last year dealing with the gang violence after reciting the oath of office mayor rahm emmanuel offered congratulations >> desire to serve to protect no higher calling in life than public service congratulations >> one officer jada bailey joined her family pictures jada bailey the daughter of officer of michael bailey shot outside his home summer 2010 served as a guard outside of all mayor richard daley. >> training in 7 weeks job at the end. program next putting veterans back to work and fast. also planned for speed cameras in chicago pass a critical speed

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absurd pretty much a money grab as we all know too well young people and city of chicago many a formidable obstacles and challenges in the past speeding out of control vehicle at the school door cannot be one of them >> the vote and did victory for

camera supporters school and park zones only with limited hours and days with children present drivers issued a warning public first offense second violation a ticket proposed fines were adjusted a bit today speeding 6-10 mi. per hour cost you 35 knott $50 and trident 11 mi. per hour over receiving $100 fine and the mail. it is clear cameras will bring in cash for chicago. >> using our children as a front to line their pockets for chicago police multimillion- dollar pension bailout using children as excuse >> priority #1 is safety. speed cameras most effective way? absolutely not >> i do think one of the pieces of the puzzle that we use slow down traffic clearly my

estimation people drive too fast >> right now the issue should the city replaced speed cameras are around to schools and parks? a lot more to be discussed the city not sharing anything chicago purchasing cameras and maintaining aldermen would like to see them used for additional law enforcement. money and technology questions city council vote next wednesday. mitt romney female vote when he says the president is bad for women in the workplace and also department of justice says fix is in cost of ebook chicago land cap last minute rescue bank employee

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death be euthanize out of fear that would fall into abusive hands lucky for boots judge and the bank trustees stepped in to save the cat's life. >> we read what was called to happen specified please euthanize a cat still alive everybody was really felt badly about that we all like animals and we wanted to see what we could do found loopholes and the laws about the well and able to do that boots will be looked after by it that read into weeks put up for adoption. new possible cause for diabetes for next doctors like it to patients sleeping habits and later lost a chicago man on board titanic helped bring one family closer together.

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pretty amazing what a beautiful shot vegetation coming out although it was cool chilliest weather and about one month today it temperatures were typical of mid march. figure this one out march with june and july weather now april havoc march whether it getting it confusing. clear sky weather is going to allow another frosty night tonight when the dying down something like 18 states all of the way from carolinas into our area painted blue frost and freeze advisers with a lot of wind and powerful thunderstorms. interesting out in the field and the heart of severe weather outbreak first time this year on saturday huge

storm coming together makings of the storm across california rare tournedos did damage. starting to warm up three degrees warmer than 24 hours ago to look at

temperatures tonight. rainfall quite substantial heaviest when you take all of the brain that comes down the next five days and almost nine months. humidity 56 but the low values of mold and grass pollen. forecast collection of them. 2.99 in. average seven day total rainfall from these models. 6 in. on a canadian model for this area bringing unceremonious and driest april open in 63 years. callback to 1949 to find a poll this drive. 10 day forecast comes in waves starting it very scattered fashion late friday more likely over the weekend or early next week. all stations

reported a 20 across the metropolitan area this morning building temperatures back up over another cold night. sunshine tomorrow rainfall and thunderstorms severe weather coming in over the weekend. 2.99 in. predicted by the computer models with an 3.5 times normal. entire april rainfall in one week. white sox fans 1:00 tomorrow opening day at home 63 degrees southeast wed 17 and partly sunny skies. sprinkles jet that came through california over the weekend set up the storm talking more about that storms erupted tonight big time. 4 in. diameter hale and texas beginning of what will be a windy storm '70s chicago area on saturday heavy weather in this

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voyage studies offers new insight what played a role and the disaster in one study says earth closest to the moon and sun caused record tide, causing a rise in the area of titanic another study icy waters created a mirage that hid icebergs and delayed rescue efforts historical record pretty complete titanic did not have any design flaws >> never expected something at that speed to create that much damage enough of a whole square footage about the size of a door frame sad story because not being prepared freak accident nobody ever expected this to happen >> if you saw the movie sadness death at port of tried ship

quick descent into the atlantic remembering precious jab survived family is still wondering mysterious treasure might have gone down with the ship. erwin lewey to buy diamonds one of 11 children all involved in the business erwin lewey having trouble in europe finding the right stones at the right price forcing him to change travel plans and wrote a letter home to chicago >> great neck you the fact erwin lewey went down in the titanic

has allowed least across the country and world to connect with each other >> the family is fortunate before, erwin lewey on the titanic sent a gift for his mother >> while in paris visited and the sot sapphire stone that has a carbon after it the ship went down the stone got their my grandfather who was a diamond designer designed a ring around the object and my grandmother wore that i tell her death and then gave to my mother. my daughter has it today >> what does that mean to her? batt but priceless wonderful

connection to the past. gorgeous >> the diamonds family says it might be in the titanic's safe at the bottom of the ocean >> what makes you think they are yours and how difficult would they be to get back? >> good question. that is a court case. i have no idea unless there is some identifiable documentation in the state possible. it is a lovely story >> embrace sentimental value of

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summer in the city will rock the band black sabbath tops the lineup lollapalooza running down a big name bands coming to town >> newly reunited black sabbath on monday big-name acts headlining this year's grant park music extravaganza august 3rd-august 6th only to american date for heavy metal legends for all four of original members

including pause and osborn expected to perform also returning red hot chili peppers. also on the line of the black keys and jack white swedish band and justice lawrence and the machine at the drive-in and the more 130 packs from oro the world performing this year. specific times and dates announced at a later date single-day tickets on sale. for now three day passes available $230 lollapalooza.com. the talent lineup posted on our website. wgntv.com >> the city is hoping to squeeze more money out of taste of chicago to break even and mayor rahm emmanuel planned to charge premium price best musical acts

in grant park one step closer to a done deal city council committee today $25 charging city looking for a turnaround after three years in the red next step council taking a boat. best deal in town and tom skilling seven day forecast >> absolutely warmer weather and rainfall we hope not too much of a good thing we do need somehigh pressure has dominated the last couple of days. right in the center of the band is like to turn southeast and the afternoon. moving into friday clouds showers trying to fight later in the day. from time to time the rest of the weekend a very wet. thunderstorms tonight

the wind is light but look at you went to the west pumping up moisture and warm air. thunderstorms and down parts of the plains states beginning of the storm a blossoming tonight. days to come we will talk more about that. making its way and waves. 5-6 day. not all at once

look how the temperature 61-65 on friday 75 on saturday. chilly weather we have seen the last couple of days. coming up jonathan toews so ready to go tomorrow night's playoff opener marked man if he returns at the chicago bears general manager phil emery one of his pro bowl linebackers happy camper sports next.

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clarification if he is playing after it disposed of the new york knicks last night one question for chicago bulls today what about derrick? rich king has answers ankle was better feeling a lot better today matchup between the two best teams in the east last time

they met chicago bulls defeated the miami heat at united center feeling he will be back tomorrow to face the heat. >> chicago bears are reluctant to pay matt forte belly up the bank for lance briggs $7 million in new money lance briggs near the end of front loaded six year deal now finishing career at chicago bear. baseball rabin and his men finishing off and cleveland getting good swings. lollapalooza and the sixth inning to run home run breathing room and later same inning a.j. pierzynski finished off the indians with this three run shot to right field. not if john danks finest hour but with 10 runs of offense got the victory 10-6 and a day off tomorrow home opener against the tigers. game

three out of four against milwaukee brewers getting off of the board alfonso soriano open with his leather in left field protecting 1-0 lead there in the seventh inning ryan dempster mistake paid a huge price george kottaras into the right-field bleachers to run home run. george kottryan dempster does not have a victory yet. lose their third straight 2-1 >> that is the news.

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