Skip to main content

tv   WGN News at Nine  CW  August 12, 2013 9:00pm-10:00pm CDT

9:00 pm
>> there was only one restaurant opened. the manager got the notice and there was a mad scramble to stay open. anything that touched tap water had to be replaced. >> we had to buy a lot of ice as well as cans of soda and bottled water. >> huge pots were constantly boiling in the kitchen. boil water or use bottled water for drinking cooking it ceteretc. >> it or making sure all the children in the schools were drinking from bottled water. >> residents are hoping that any
9:01 pm
water that they drank before 3:00 p.m. does not make them sick. >> i am packing bottled water for them. >> no reports of illness yet but you need to look out for diarrhea and nausea and headaches and cramps. if you want more information you can visit our web site. >> 84 year-old girl is recovering after she was wounded in a drive-by shooting on the northwest side. >> she is at the children's
9:02 pm
hospital resting in recovering from a gunshot wound. police continue to look for the people responsible. as she was taken away by ambulance police began their investigation. the bullet and vehicle she was writing and was near a convenience store in irving a car pulled up alongside them and a gunman opened fire. but for year-old was shot in the thigh and her brother was also hit. it was a case of mistaken identity. both young men were treated and released while the little girl needed to go to the hospital. neighbors are not happy.
9:03 pm
>> it is pretty scary begins to h.lit gives you a chill. >> i've lived here for 20 years we do not normally have problems like this. >> the shooters car is believed to be gray in color. no word on if any surveillance cameras got the shooters car. >> the gunmen in a triple murder that occurred three years ago was sentenced today to 75 years in prison. >> you must now spend hopeless years inside a prison cell. >> jacob nodarse confessed to the killings but pleaded guilty
9:04 pm
but mentally ill. he admits to killing three people and at home in 2010. >> jacob nodarse took the life of my parents and my brother. he does not deserve life. >> in a plea until jacob nodarse admitted that he was manipulated into murdering the family by johnny borizov. former congressman jesse jackson jr. has preferences in prison it is in his future. he and his wife bees cents on wednesday. he is convicted of stealing campaign treasury of three-quarters of a million dollars and his wife for failing to report $600,000 in income. jackson said he would like to go to the federal prison camp in montgomery alabama or the federal institution in north
9:05 pm
carolina. either would allow him to maintain contact with his wife and children. there's a new state rep going down to springfield. north west side democratic ward bosses got together to night choosing a replacement for former all dramatiall dramatic aid. >> 50 new speed cameras are going up around chicago but are they really safety devices are moneymakers for the city. >> we can barely crossed the street with our children. >> she says these newly installed cameras are a long overdue. in 2013 dozens of them will be popping up in schools and parks in high-speed areas were a lot of children travel. the mayor had hoped to make a little money while he slowed
9:06 pm
down speeders. recent results showed the city would make a lot of money off of the program. hundreds of millions of dollars a year. some question his motivation. >> this is strictly for revenue. >> 14 city officials voted against this legislation. they think other safety option should have been considered first. >> we found other ways to make children save her.safer. >> i know where they're coming from but this the safety of my children. i'm willing to do just about anything to make the streets safer for my kids. >> the department of transportation claims these cameras should reduce speeders' by 75 percent. it backs it up with some proof saying the red
9:07 pm
light cameras installed more recently have reduced that violation by 77 percent in this case. you get a first warning. second offenders caught speeding will get a $35 taken in the mail. 11 mi. over the limit or more mentally be looking at $100 ticket. while posted signs will put all drivers on notice test cameras during a december trial, more than 93,000 speeders at just for high-speed locations. the mayor plans to install 50 cameras but has the power in time to put up as many as 300 all over the city. is it a safety measure or a money grab for a city struggling financially? >> if we never collect a penny because everybody starts abiding by the it speed limit the program will be a success. >> first 12 of 50 locations earmarked for the speed cameras will be up and running in the
9:08 pm
next couple of weeks. we have a complete list on our web site. we want to hear from you do you think those cameras will make our road safer? we will have the results after the 7 day forecast. >> big changes coming in the federal sentencing. what the justice department is doing away with mandatory minimum sentences. try to figure out what caused a little boy to get swallowed up by sand. quite an unbelievable sight a single swallow's part of a vacation resort leading guest just minutes to escape. the weather forecast is coming up. ♪
9:09 pm
9:10 pm
[ female announcer ] pop in a whole new kind of clean with tide pods. three chambers. three times the stain removal power. pop in. stand out.
9:11 pm
it's been a happy union. he does laundry, and i do the cleaning. there's only two of us... how much dirt can we manufacture? more than you think. very little. [ doorbell rings ] [ lee ] let's have a look, morty. it's a sweeper. what's this? what's that? well we'll find out. we'll find out. [ lee ] it goes under all the way to the back wall. i came in under the assumption that it was clean. i've been living in a fool's paradise! oh boy... there you go... morty just summed it up. the next 44 years we'll be fine. the justice department will no longer pursue mandatory minimum sentencing for certain low level nonviolent drug offenders. the changes were announced today. nonviolent offenders could be looking at facing a lesser sentence as long as they have no connections to large gangs or
9:12 pm
drug cartels. civil rights groups have long backed an end to mandatory minimum sentences saying that they do a large number of minorities and low- income families. >> bees often generate long senses it ithey do not serve puc safety. some of the important priorities have had a destabilizing effect on these communities. they have been applied appropriately. >> the new policy would mean fewer federal prison inmates and would save taxpayers the cost of housing them. >> here in illinois there is growing anticipation about the changes the new federal drug policies will bring. >> the attorney general's policy shift would change the way
9:13 pm
prosecutors do business. . >> i think it is a good thing for prosecutors. it really broadens their options on how to deal. prosecutors are no happier about having their hands tied to the senses. these changes could cut down on sentencing is. >> we did send people for longer times than they deserved. >> the mandatory minimum sentences have had collateral consequences that tortured prisoners for the rest of their lives. >> this will allow people an opportunity to get out of prison
9:14 pm
sooner gain employment and reclaim their lives. >> we're hopeful that the attorney general >> the mandatory minimum sentence policy has led to severe overcrowding in our prison system as well as taxpayers spending on incarceration. those same people may not benefit because the policy will not apply if the dividend is associated with a geang. >> if you live in an area with a gang you will be associated whether you choose to be aeronaut. although the attorney
9:15 pm
general's comments are well intentioned i think it will continue to prosecute just about everybody. >> crews are running test to figure out what triggered a sinkhole to swallow a boy in indiana. national park service began using equipment today to look for clues. one month away sinkhole opened burying a six year-old boy under 11 ft. of sand. he has made a miraculous recovery and his rescuers will be honored by the governor. engineers suspect the problem may have been a decaying trees underground. >> engineers and florida try to figure out what caused a sinkhole 60 ft. wide to swallow luxury condos in orlando. the crater is about 15 ft. deep. the third floor of one condo is now at ground level. about three dozen guests were forced to leave our call for help when the
9:16 pm
windows began chattering. shattering. >> we are reacting to our guest needs one by one our goal was for everyone to have a great vacation for the rest of the week. >> the resort staff said everyone was accounted for and no one was hurt. however a lot of personal belongings were left inside the building when it started to collapse. an emotional reunion as a teenager kidnapping murder home in california is reunited with her family. did a rodeo clown cross the line? his controversial portrayal of president obama at the missouri state fair. another controversy brewing over an on- line game that allows users to virtually slap former secretary of state hillary clinton.
9:17 pm
i'm sorry for your loss. still doesn't feel real. our time together was... so short. well, since you had progressive's total loss coverage, we were able to replace your totaled bike with a brand-new one. the tank, the exhaust... well, she looks just like roxy! you know, i'll bet she's in a better place now. i'm sure she is. [ ethereal music plays ] [ motorcycle revving ] getting you back on a brand-new bike. now, that's progressive. that your mouth is under attack, from food particles and bacteria. try fixodent.
9:18 pm
it helps create a food seal defense for a clean mouth and kills bacteria for fresh breath. ♪ fixodent, and forget it. ♪my schoo♪chauffer? youmo my schooknow, fer' sho'♪♪ ♪man, my school bus is my limo♪ ♪new cap with my brim low ridin' in my limo♪ ♪new hoodie new jeans a few dollars got me in those♪ ♪back to school with a brand new backpack♪ ♪ain't no fool, got a matching pencil case♪ ♪got pencils full in a fat stack♪ ♪'cause mom's a member of shop your way (ay...ay...ay)♪ ♪stop signs come out and can't no one pass♪ ♪stop signs come out and can't no one pass (fades)♪ go back-to-school with kmart -- get hoodies or denim for $10. and members get more of da kidzz style at kmart.com. kmart. a new school year starts here. [ male announcer ] your kids make great things. so give them a tasty, wholesome snack that has eight grams of whole grain... and is now made with real strawberries and bananas. honey maid teddy grahams. two new flavors now made with real fruit. folks have suffered from frequent heartburn. but getting heartburn and then treating day after day
9:19 pm
is a thing of the past. block the acid with prilosec otc, and don't get heartburn in the first place. [ male announcer ] one pill each morning. 24 hours. zero heartburn. kidnapped california teenager hannah anderson is spending her evening in an emotional reunion with her family. she was arrested by the fbi in idaho after her of dr. james dimaggio was gunned down by agents. he murdered her mother and brother before taking the girl. the family had feared the worst for weeks before the girl and her kidnapper were spotted by hikers. >> i am so glad she is safe. that she is ok.
9:20 pm
>> before leaving for idaho the girl's father said he was nervous and excited about the reunion. >> the missouri state they're getting some on wanted attention after a rodeo clown mocked president obama. the spectator shot this video of the clot wearing an obama mask during a bull riding competition saturday night. he says the announcer worked up the crowd. the image went by rolof viralvie missouri rodeo cowboys association said they do not allow the road to become a political platform and they would be swift disciplinary action. >> a controversial on-line game is sparking protest. an anti hillary clinton to engroup relad
9:21 pm
a game that allows users to virtually slap an image of hillary clinton across the face. >> it is a gimmick it's not at any place in our politics is outrageous. >> over 100,000 people have signed an on-line petition demanding the game be taken down. >> out the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can actually help reduce stress. a new crop is sprouting up in chicago out incubator farms are cultivating opportunities.
9:22 pm
9:23 pm
9:24 pm
a rapid hiv test approved by the fda. the test uses a finger
9:25 pm
stick to diagnose infection. developers isay it will help people get medical treatment sooner and hopefully it decrease the spread of the virus. the same genes that lead to autism may also be linked to cancer. researchers found the parallels between various cancers and autism. scientists are now testing drugs it to see if they target the genetic base and help aid those with autism. what relationship may be able to help two age groups battled depression. a new study finds that grandparents and grandchildren to enhance each other's mental health. the
9:26 pm
sisters say the relationship is associated with fewer symptoms of depression for both generations. the greater the emotional support they give each other the better the psychological help overall when grandparents built depending on their grandchildren that actually got more depressed . >> the weather forecast is coming up. ♪ come on-a my house
9:27 pm
♪ my house ♪ i'm gonna give you everything ♪ [ eva ] my cat is my passion. so i feed her sheba® entrees with real beef, seafood, or poultry as the first ingredient. new sheba. feed your passion™. as the first ingredient. could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yep, everybody knows that. well, did you know the ancient pyramids were actually a mistake? uh-oh. geico. fifteen minutes could save you...well, you know.
9:28 pm
9:29 pm
this has been a very cool summer. one of the reasons this summer has been so cool has been because of the wind coming off a late. take a look at the shots.
9:30 pm
today we had some big thunderstorms. tonight they are
9:31 pm
moving eastward in towards ohio. they hit the southern suburbs. the rains are winding down to night. the rain fell from across wisconsin all the way to michigan. the rain is over. that
9:32 pm
will not be widespread. temperatures were in the mid- 80's today. we are at about normal. every month the
9:33 pm
temperature has been slightly below average. we compare this to last summer and it seemed awfully warm. we will be in them load to mid-70s tomorrow . >> there is quite a pattern change. it could lead to a
9:34 pm
temperature is warming up next week. tonight partly cloudy with a low of 62. it is 10 degrees below normal. tomorrow our high temperature will be 75 degrees.
9:35 pm
a new pilot program helping to turn to people into incubator farmers. new rules on what you can bring to soldiers killed or any nfl and stadium.field or anm ♪
9:36 pm
are you flo? yes. is this the thing you gave my husband? well, yeah, yes. the "name your price" tool. you tell us the price you want to pay, and we give you a range of options to choose from. careful, though -- that kind of power can go to your head. that explains a lot. yo, buddy! i got this. gimme one, gimme one, gimme one! the power of the "name your price" tool. only from progressive. we're both delicate little flowers. and since he's walking, he's become a little stain magnet too. i don't know where he gets it. but tide free & gentle cleans better in one wash than that other free detergent. and without all the stuff that irritates him...well us. yep. even magnets can have sensitive skin...
9:37 pm
...wait what happened? where did those stains come from? no idea. [ kelly ] that's my tide for a better, gentle clean. what's yours? [ baby giggles ] [ male announcer ] your kids make great things. so give them a tasty, wholesome snack that has eight grams of whole grain... and is now made with real strawberries and bananas. honey maid teddy grahams. two new flavors now made with real fruit.
9:38 pm
education opportunities and resources are key ingredients to success at banks to a federal grant the chicago botanic garden is offering all those things for a few budding herbage farmerurbs part of the pilot program to people at been chosen to be the very first incubator farmers receiving training and financial support as they attempted turn their field of dreams into small successful businesses. >> there was nine months of training at city college in the urban farming program. . >> the opportunity to invest in myself is really intriguing .
9:39 pm
>> he understands the market side of farming. he has the desire to work with an underserved community. . >> not long ago he was sitting in jail he went outside only four times in 15 months when he was offered the chance to work in the garden. >> the opportunity is too great a a lot of these guys get mental blocks when they're put in these situations. if you are not comfortable you are not doing something right. >> you hopes to someday own his own farm.
9:40 pm
>> the energy and passion for what he does is infectious. >> she is paving the way becoming the very first incubator farmer last summer. she it started a program teaching teenagers have to grow vegetables. >> it was a low-risk environment. in a lot of flexibility to give it a good go. >> a simple cup of coffee led her not just to a new market for flowers but also new means to grow them. she provides fresh flowers for this copy shop and the owners let her use 2 a. on their family farm.
9:41 pm
>> she is so passionate and you can see it and her products. you have to love what you do. she has that. >> they bought an old boss and turned into a shop for revolving artists of all kinds. >> it is really easy to sell flowers. >> creating new farmers and opportunities for new farmers is helping to grow the local food economy. >> on the west side jones about his first market selling produce at the inspiration cafe. >> i had some old friends and acquaintances come down and help me with some work. i was really bad and me being really good they have noticed that. >> the grant has enough money to
9:42 pm
help other urban farmers start businesses you can find out more information on our web site. >> new rules of the nfl says will enhance security. fans are weighing in on what you can and can't bring into nfl stadiums. another day of big plays for the bears' defense as training camp wants to close.
9:43 pm
♪my school bus is my limo my school bus is my limo♪ ♪new hoodie. new jeans. a few dollars got me in those♪ ♪'cause mom's a member of shop your way (ay...ay...ay)♪ ♪stop signs come out and can't no one pass (fades)♪ get hoodies or denim for $10. and members get more of da kidzz style at kmart.com.
9:44 pm
kmart. a new school year starts here.
9:45 pm
as the football season begins new rules for what you can and can't bring into any nfl stadium. you cannot bring much. there are no purses' larger than a clutch no coolers backpacks. the bears say will enhance safety and speed things up passing a seriesthrough securit the pen reactiofan reaction. >> it is really difficult if you
9:46 pm
have a baby. >> it is unfortunate but it is going to keep us safe no i am all for it. >> there will be exceptions for medical supplies . >> it may seem that we are even closer to the end of summer that we really are. we feel like there is a little bit of summer left. when this high pressure comes in it will give us cool temperatures. wednesday will be
9:47 pm
a gorgeous day. the temperatures will start to increase heading into the weekend. tomorrow's high temperatures will be in the low 70's. thursday we are in the mid-70s. as this cool air runs southward there is a bout of heavy rain expected in the tennessee valley. they are still worrying about wildfires out west because of the dry air. here is the 7 day forecast.
9:48 pm
next week looks to be very warm. . >> a rare sight of the white sox offense getting some runs as the sox tried to make it difficult on the tigers. how things went up in smoke down state street this morning. fourth down coach, what do we do? i'll tell you what we do.
9:49 pm
let's kill them... with kindness. jimmy, i want you to make balloon animals. tyler, make little tea cozies. something fun. are you okay? we will win this for mother russia! coach, eat a snickers®. why is that, chief? you get a little loopy when you're hungry. better? better. now let's go for it! [ all ] yeeaaaa! ahhh! go get them, guys. ahhh. [ male announcer ] you're not you when you're hungry®. snickers® satisfies. this summer stay satisfied with snickers® ice cream. available now. this summer stay satisfied with snickers® ice cream.
9:50 pm
you know, from our 4,000 television commercials. yep, there i am with flo. hoo-hoo! watch it! [chuckles] anyhoo, 3 million people switched to me last year, saving an average of $475. [sigh] it feels good to help people save... with great discounts like safe driver, multicar, and multipolicy. so call me today. you'll be glad you did. cannonbox! [splash!]
9:51 pm
we begin with the training camp report and the big news today is the bears extended the contract of olivet nazarene for nine more years. a nasty trend of pack of continued for jay cutler. there
9:52 pm
was some good news today korecoy wooten was back after sitting out with an injury. >> the more we compete with the defensive linemen the better it will be for us in game. . >> there are a lot of guys that are doing a great job. we have a lot of depth . >> i thought we had a great practice today. >> there is a charity exhibition
9:53 pm
at conway farms also on hand was brian r. lacqueurlacher who saye really enjoys the retired life. >> i have not missed the game at all. i missed my teammates and that is it. >> the white sox and the cubs are both at home. the white sox are taking on the tigers. cabrera with his 37th home run of the year. the white sox would rally to take the lead. final
9:54 pm
score white sox 6-2. the chicago cubs took on the cincinnati reds. the cincinnati reds were victorious to nothing. cubs' first-round pick chris bryant has been promoted to class a daytona. dale earnhardt jr. in town to promote next month nascar race at the chicago land
9:55 pm
speedway. the race takes place next month. most drivers really like this tract . >> i had a great win here several years back. the track as eight welaged well. this track s that. we really enjoy racing here. >> thank you for watching have a great night.
9:56 pm
♪my school bus is my limo my school bus is my limo♪ ♪chauffer? you know, fer' sho'♪ ♪man, my school bus is my limo♪ ♪new cap with my brim low ridin' in my limo♪ ♪new hoodie new jeans a few dollars got me in those♪ ♪back to school with a brand new backpack♪ ♪ain't no fool, got a matching pencil case♪ ♪got pencils full in a fat stack♪ ♪'cause mom's a member of shop your way (ay...ay...ay)♪ ♪stop signs come out and can't no one pass♪ ♪stop signs come out and can't no one pass (fades)♪ go back-to-school with kmart --
9:57 pm
get hoodies or denim for $10. and members get more of da kidzz style at kmart.com. kmart. a new school year starts here. all stains are not created equal. a cup of coffee means surface stains. a cup a day for a decade? ♪ deep, set-in stains. crest 3d white whitestrips go beyond where most toothpastes can reach, safely removing stains below the enamel surface, to whiten as well as a $500 professional treatment.
9:58 pm
after all, if you're not whitening, you're yellowing. so grab crest 3d white whitestrips today. life opens up with a whiter smile. so grab crest 3d white whitestrips today. could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yep, everybody knows that. well, did you know the ancient pyramids were actually a mistake? uh-oh. geico. fifteen minutes could save you...well, you know. george herbert walker bush becomes our 41st president. the berlin wall torn down. but these events pale in comparison to what happened on november 26th --
9:59 pm
the premiere of "america's funniest home videos." tonight we'll show you our very funniest clips as we celebrate our 300th episode. casey. look, mom -- no teeth! did you catch that?

681 Views

info Stream Only

Uploaded by TV Archive on