we welcome our viewers for watching us around the country. we will have that story in a moment. first our top story. moody's investors service has downgraded the credit worthiness. it points to the pension and debt problems. only detroit has a lower rating. the mayor's office as strongly defended the fiscal management. aldermen are considering a new ordinance.

saliva's city hall with all of today's dealings. >> the city council reacting to the downgrade massive unfunded pension liabilities of primary underlying reason for the downgrade. many on the city council wondering when exactly city leaders will take this issue up. >> we have not talked about it here in quite awhile. the solutions have to come from here. i cannot see springfield acting on it. the question is what needs to be done? >> >> we need to engage all of the people in the city of chicago in this discussion. >> the older man says it is time for the city council to tackle the issue of unfunded pensions. where did the

chicago sky rocketing overtime pay is. chicago cannot count on state legislators to build a mile. taxpayers deserve to know how financial planners will start to deal with the problem. sales of commercially produced dogs cats and rabbits will be banned in the city. some differences of opinion on the effectiveness. it is a win-win for consumers. we have pets that are being utilized on a yearly basis. >> co-sponsor of the ordinance. the last 40 hours i have been thinking on this. plan concerned that we might only be pushing this issue to the suburbs. the sales will continue in evanston and right across the border.

>> the concern is how it will impact legitimate pet shop owners. another matter getting attention. all of them: in chicago airlines to suspend all passenger and freight service to russia. this of course is in protest of what has been happening in the ukraine. >> of your field might see an expansion. if the male victim's considering adding seats to the stadium and order to win a super bowl bid. droid no soldier field has about 61,000 seats. that is about 8000 less than what the league prefers. >> another round of snowfall has been making the commute tricky. sending eight children and one adult to area hospitals. state police say a m etwo

buses crashed. the nine victims all from the school bus were taken to local hospitals and the accident forced police to close the gold bond plans for a while during this morning's rush. prosecutors and the murder trial could wrap up their case as soon as today. a crime scene reconstruction expert testified that his wife was most likely shot by someone standing over him. >> defense lawyers have been planted throughout the trial that she might have accidentally shot herself. the final witness scheduled to testify for the prosecution. >> woman spent 11 years as a fugitive

and is being held without bond. a court hearing is scheduled on friday for the 45 year-old. she was arrested by police investigating a traffic accident. she is a former employee of the medical center in aurora. she is charged in a fraud and forgery case. she is accused of cash in more than $10,000 worth of checks made out to former hospital employees and job back quickensapplicants. reported >> no major disruptions in its schools as the illinois standard achievement test underway. a multi day exam required. some teachers and parents say the testing is a waste of classroom time. the current version of the test will be phased out. officials had threatened to force boycotting teachers from the school buildings. they were

allowed to stay and teach students who did not take the test. at least 1500 students from 80 schools reportedly opted not to take the test. registration for the chicago marathon was supposed to start today but was postponed until march 19th. organizers say they're still finalizing an assessment of the registration process. deadline will be on april 7th. everyone else is going to be part of a lottery and will be notified on april 14th. officials say the changes are made to avoid problems that crashed the system last year. the to foods that scientists say it are just as unhealthy for you and smoking. an inside look at the documentary series focusing on chicago crime. help being

secretary of state is expected to meet later today with the russian foreign minister. converting their risk of war. russian forces remain in effective control of the region. russia says today it they cannot order what is called today as ash wednesday. pope francis and ushered in the season with a

a procession. >> alas for 40 days excluding sundays leading up to easter. will receive a $45 million funding boost from the state. live in the hard-hit town of washington and illinois. more on how the state not the federal government came up with the money. >> barack central illinois. much more needs to be done. still left over from that day. populates this landscape over and over again. a two-part story. almost two months after those tornadoes. the

governor announcing today that the state is going to pump $45 million into the rebuilding effort. rebuilding homes and rebuilding roads. this news comes on the heels of the federal government there was an appeal that they asked for it was the second rejection. a lot of people shaking their heads. they just do not understand why that can be. the senators are working to redo the legislation that applies and how it is affected. rules are wade outdated. with that said let's hear from the governor who was here just a little while ago. >> part of it is

leveraging the money. there are opportunities for many people have private insurance in order to begin the rebuilding process. once you make a government investment to try to make a private partnership that leverages the money and gets as much as possible and to the rebuilding process. clearly our insurance companies are part of equations. >> $45 million is a good start. more money is going to be needed. the governor said yes indeed more money is gone to be needed. this is just a start. $45 million. that legislation making its way through the house. they introduced by way of the congressional delegation. two kinds of things coming up.

>> when you look at the landscape here all of this time later and eight people died. it is an incredible loss of life. one life is a tragedy that is lost. it is unbelievable that more people did not die from what happened here and that other community.. >> it is amazing the devastation. in washington d.c. and limit on flood insurance premiums overwhelmingly clears the house. it focuses on homeowners who have coverage with the flood program supporters of the legislation say huge premium hikes are making impossible for them to keep their homes. $24 billion in debt. proponents hope the measure is designed to keep the program

affordable while also keeping it exponentially sound. the american federation of state county and municipal employees has given backing over the three other candidates. >> all three unions are spending millions. another republican has accused him of selling out to >> faced off in a debate at the university of chicago last night. three have to fundamentally.

>> i do not think that works. you have to have ideas and ideology. >> free speech which then allowed for someone to sell fund. the has made it obscene. he might own nine multimillion-dollar mansions to america buddy should not be able to buy the 10th one. >> >>

>> new documentary premieres this week. will focus on the city's gang violence public- school currencies and the local sports scene. the series is not meant to crucify at the mere and the administration. >> all of them are at play everywhere. he is certainly a preeminent political figure. we did not have an agenda. you

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construction is underway and environmentally friendly factory in the neighborhood. it makes it expected to carry about 100 and a judge in the area. the maker of the co friendly homes fabric and personal- care products. includes a wind turbine and solar panels. the new factory is expected to open early next year. united airlines is getting tough on passengers who cannot follow restrictions. the airline has installed new bag sizers. you have to check that bag and paid $25 fee. the crackdown will make borrowing more efficient and reduce flight delays which have cost passengers trying to stuff their large bags into the overhand bands. united could

collect $700 million. >> apple has developed a new hearing aid compatible with iphone ipad and ipad touch. the device since wirelessly with apple devices. phone calls and music and navigation to of the streamed directly to the ear piece. and it is not linked to a smart phone or tablet it works like normal hearing aid. might eliminate a key item. they are already in short supply because of a drought in california. scientists say climate change could cause a 40% drop in california avocado production. a restaurant chain is warning investors that it could mean higher prices. other

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will go to the minor league. >> they hosted no. 12 michigan for senior night. it was the wolverines and i from the beginning. in michigan made 16 three-pointers. there is one to end the first half. another one from the corner. but for all at home a 4-53. michigan is the regular-season champion. the red carpet treatment from the white sox after his trip to the oscars. eric johnson got his start against the indians. his first

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it was quite a blanket this morning. a little less on that incident. it is more akin to the sultan ifnear those big beautiful flecksseverance mulford is excited to and it reflected that of before. check out the shot. took his close-up shot of a single snowflake. they're beautiful things to look at. five the recorders inches. he is up and mchenry a lawyer. bicycles in the morning sun rise. he was dashing off to work earlier this month and took that picture. the stock

index in michigan and saw the spiral of snowfallthis pile of snow fall. a look at the shopping cart. >> our coast guard cutter found a dog out on the ice. they rescued the dog. they took it to an animal shelter. hats off to our coast guard folks. looking at the club that and. some high- altitude wind rubbing against a layer of slower moving here. it is a pretty neat shack. thanks to all for photographers. here is what the snow has

looks like today. the reduction of his ability tapering down. it is still coming down a pretty good clip. it is snowing. here's a close-up look at where the snow is now. we've had some wind. other wind gusts of the trees are fairly moderate. crews have been working hard. the

snow fall coming down there. here are the totals. 1.7 in. down at o'hare. cream the seasonal total. 70.8 in.. it is worth noting that midway airport was the official station beck and 7879. the puts it would thenhalf look at some of these have your total up in wisconsin. heavier totals. a

general accumulation after it is all said and done. the 45th measurable snow of the season. that has never happened and 129 years. here are the visibility's coming up indicating that snowfall is decreasing and intensity. the blizzard warnings of the north. out west is a flood advisories. that is the next warm. could push us up over 40 on friday. >> here is where the models as the snow will be mid afternoon and late afternoon. there will be flurries north of this area.

the southern suburbs will see some accumulation this afternoon and evening. pacific air warms us up. warmest temperature is since february 20th. expected by friday is weak. temperatures will go from 26 to 30 tomorrow. if the reason is the jet stream which instead of coming up from canada there are two branches. uc of the strongest wind early next week is up north. fleer and the mild air. next week the whole pattern collapses south. those are not necessarily above normal. normal high temperatures are increasing.

basically below normal temperature patterns. a couple of 1 shots. the least reminding us that spring is coming. at least reminding us that spring is coming. mostly cloudy and flurries tonight. >> self southwest wind 12-24. we might take a sick day and go out to the beach. >> time for today's

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lighter lunch fare. >>we are staying true to our roots. >>we are going to use a sautee pan. a nice jade griddle. one of the things we were talking about the onions and bread and butter pickles. we will not have

enough time for this too cook through. >>we try to make a lot of things in house. we also make a bread and butter pickle. i will show you a wuquick recipe. you are going to have water. you are going to have vinegar. it depends how much you want. the recipe is on the website. >>what gives them that color? >> sugar and salt and baileys. we have a pickling spice.

>>we have that flavor right there. we will let it come to a boil. once it comes to a boil take it off the heat. >>we have about one minute left. >>we will let that cool over night. add the red onions. let it sit over night for about two day. s. >>from there we add the cheese. look at that. >>you have your own sauce.

>>a vintage sauce with a touch of tartar sauce. we have the burger and a little bit of lettuce. >>here we go. >>it looks good. >>an advantage you are open from 11 am - 11pm. that gives anyone stopping by a wide range. >>teh entrance is on the rush st side. >>chicago.

we have snow fall traversing the area. a jet stream going from west to east. uc we're moving pretend they animation. we're into early next week there. the flood of air will bring us 40 degree temperatures. the cooler air will come in. here you can see with the air mass depicted. see how the blue and light blue cold air retreats to the north. we go warm on friday. we turn a little bit cooler there on saturday. we could be talking about mid '40's by the time we talk

about monday. the cooler air kind of collapse is down on us next week. we will get cold again later next week. if there are the temperature is right now. 23 in chicago but not the bitter cold the we have seen in recent days. actually quite mild air. >> we will settle for a couple little shots. we will see little intervening cold spells. >> compared to your behalf and it will be of little warmer. we will feel like it is warmer. >>everything is going to feel in the criminal justice

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