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department crew back at work this morning on the same a valve basin or 24 hours earlier the found the body of a third year-old woman stuck inside a black heavy-duty bad. >> the third year- old mother of three who disappeared in october 2011. >> these past two plan five years have been terrible. alas to see his wife alive when she had it off to an area store. she talked to her on his cell phoneto to her on his telephone. a search turned up empty. he suspects foul play. >> she would not have just walked away. too much here

to walk away. >> he knows many questioned whether it was a coincidence the body of a woman was found 200 ft. from their home. >> that is the hard part. everybody looked at me as a criminal back then. they're really looking at me crazy. that makes it even worse. >> the truth is still going to come out. all the people think that about me can't keep thinking that. when the truth comes out there were not my friends then they will not be my friends after this. >> the medical examiner is said to conduct an autopsy today. they hope to have an identification later this afternoon. chicago police have classified this as a death investigation. they have yet to link this case to the disappearance of the 32 year-old.

>> parents at three local high schools are being warned about a social media application that allows people to post for full messages without identifying themselves. every >> thing is anonymous and many comments are inflammatory and inappropriate. some schools are warning students telling them to stay away. no sign up no profile no password really required. >> started off being away for college kids to send out notices to people for events. the high school district has blocked its application for the network after her fall commentshurtful

comments. >> a lot of stuff seems pretty harmless. if you're the type of person who is responsible enough to handle it i do not think it is that bad. >> parents received a letter yesterday to warn them about the application. some students say all the focus has led to increased use. >> i think the kind of aids the threat of it. like for as high school has blocked the application also appear at. >> calling people out specifically in saying rude comments. most of the things i saw were so over the top. if you have sensitive skin some of those things can be kind of her fall. damaging. >> anonymity can be powerful giving people a blank slate

to eliminate teconceived notions of others. >> and is terrible. i do not even want the application. it is a terrible thing. we have requested a comment from the web site. so far the request has gone unanswered. >> a northwestern university philosophy professor accused of sexually assaulting a student two years ago will set out his final two lectures of the current quarter. it is not clear whether the professor or university made that decision. no decision has been made as to whether ludlow will return when the quarter begins. he denies any wrongdoing. the schools as they investigated the alleged assault barely. >> three members of the family are in federal custody after being accused of operating a multimillion-dollar shoplifting rang. ring.

that targeted bookstores and coffee shops across the country. they sent to stolen merchandise >> leaving a merchandise stuff into the pockets. with merchandise stuff into the frontpockets. >> we took these steps in close coordination with european allies. we've spoken to several of our closest friends. i am pleased that international unity is on display. already we have moved together to announce substantial assistance. today in brussels our allies took similar steps to impose on russia. i'm confident that we're moving forward together. united in our determination that those actions violate international law. and to support the

people of ukraine. that includes standing up for the principle of state sovereignty. the proposed referendum would violate the ukrainian constitution and filing international law. any discussion about the future of ukraine must include the legitimate government of ukraine. in 2014 we are well belowone beyond the days were borders can be drawn above the heads of democratic leaders. i want to be clear that there is also a way to resolve this crisis to respect the interests of the russian federation. international monitors and to all of ukraine. to ensure the rights of all ukrainians are being respected including ethnic russians. begin consultations between the government of russia and ukraine with the participation of international community. russia

would maintain rights in crimea provided they abide by agreements in respect ukraine's sovereignty. the world should support the people of ukraine as they moved to elections in may. that is the path of the exhibitionescalation. if this violation of international law continues the resolve will the united states and allies will remain firm. we've taken steps to reaffirm our commitment to democracy of our friends in eastern europe. there's been a lot of talk in congress about these issues. today i am calling on congress to follow up on these words with action. specifically to support the capacity to lend resources to ukraine and to provide

american assistance for the ukrainian government so they can weather the storm and stabilize their economy and make needed reforms. the liver for their people all of which will provide a smoother path way for the elections that have already been scheduled. today the world can see that the united states is united with our allies and partners without holding international law and providing had just outcome. they just out come. that is what we will continue to do in the days to come until we have seen a resolution. thank you very much. >> the president's statement on the ukraine comes after the state department officials say they will impose a vis a ban on russian and ukrainian officials and individuals for threatening sovereignty and territorial integrity. the parliament voted to hold a referendum on whether to remain a

part of ukraine or join russia. crimea has a 60 percent ethnic russian population. the interim prime minister says the referendum on separation is an illegitimate decision. it is an integral part of ukraine. european union leaders say the referendum for the future is unconstitutional. >> a warm-up is headed our way. that will mean more pothole dodging. now comes a push to make sure streets to not crack open again. >> private contractors might not like it. a spokesman telling me that the audit has begun. they're looking at data trying to determine which streets are going to focus in on. the mayor serving notice this morning to paving

companies that they will be held responsible for repairs or reimbursement if newly repaved streets show premature signs of distress. the announcement comes as the chicago department of transportation struggles to pass thousands and thousands of bottles. some of them described as traders there is so big. much of this caused by the deep freeze they have experienced. chicago department of transportation has begun an audit of recent road projects in 2013 working to determine if arterial roadway is have prematurely come apart. one had a policy of holding private contractors responsible. it is not clear how effective this process has been. long before the winter the aldermen complained about the lack of enforcement when it comes to holding contractors feet to the fire. >> i think history should be able to last a good 5-10

years before the start seeing craters and popples appearing. if that is happening it is not a pothole patch that needs to be put in. it is a better fix that needs to happen. in 2013 contractors and utilities paid paved nearly 300 mi.. >> a mother drives her minivan into the ocean with her children inside. it >> we are hearing reaction from witnesses. the latest after a major is cross-examined in the murder my sinuses are acting up

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guilty >> a pregnant woman in florida drove him in a van with her children inside right into the ocean. there were all rescued thanks to a couple of good samaritans. >> the woman sister had called 911 earlier in the day. they did not think there was enough to actually detained a woman. even though they were concerned about the mental health. just made a left turn and go into the ocean.

>> looked at us with this blank look. it was scary. she is awaiting and mental health evaluation. >> a truck driver considers himself the luckiest man in the world. when you see this video you will too. the cut off by another truck yesterday. when he slammed on his brakes. 30 lbs. of steel broke loose on a trailer and some of the beams actually pierced the cab of the truck. none of them touched fill up. >> push to get businesses to give mandatory sick days. another popular chain announces their closing doors. they're closing stores. >>

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a popular office supply chain closing stores and beefing up online sales. staples will close 225 stores by the middle of next year. the company says the closings and other cost-cutting measures will save about half a billion dollars a year. >> homeowners with state farm insurance us seeing a 5% increase. the increase excellent into effect the first of the year. the insurer says weather-related losses and higher costs for building materials are to blame. tribune publishing has a new chief executive. a veteran media executive will head up the publishing

company. will take on his new role on april 14th. the tribune company announced the intent to spin off newspapers from broadcasting division which includes wgn >> the republican candidate for governor find himself the target during a debate. before the debate last night he received an endorsement from the state's largest public employees union. he faced tough questions. we also need as republicans to expand our base not demonize people to work with a lunch pail every day. i have been assuming some legislator.

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>> we welcome some warmer air. it is so nice. you're going to enjoy it when you step aside. the sunshine really has an impact. it is starting to feel a lot warmer. it will start being reflective. we are not done with the cold yet. this pattern will recur. it will be nice to get a break the next couple days. we will fill you in. look at the strengths supper in the upper and lower michigan. that is a lot of ice out there. here's a view of all are on iceour own ice. it is just stunning how much ice there is.

weird nearing an all-time record. we might reach it this week. shows us the lighthouse there. the ice and the harbor. shows us some frost glistening on as trees. that is what forms when you get some ice fog to form at night. it calls the outdoor surfaces with a layer of ice . he says his dog is pictured here and clearly not thrilled by the snow fall behind it. this is a shot you do not see every day. it looks like there is some birdseed. our birds are very hungry. they are happy when seed is put out there. what a beautiful shot. 100

percent of our possible sunshine so far today. what a change from yesterday. he is the snow pack. this is interesting because the wind comes in on a trajectory like this. they're going to come off their ground which allows readings to warm. finally a taste of some warmer temperatures. look at the highs the next couple of days. it cools down saturday. we might even opened the day with some wet snow fall. we're not totally out of the woods. monday could hit 50 and 43 befallen on tuesday. as we refer back to the colder pattern. the middle and end of next week. here's one of the reasons why we celebrate the warmth. this march has been extraordinarily cold. we're running about 70.7 degrees below normal. here

is the goodness. it is on the temperature map which shows the arctic air in retreat. look at the warmth out west. north dakota and 40. this is mild pacific air being blown across the country and carried by a west to east to extreme one that is not coming in from canada. 61 at denver at this hour. the subzero stuff has been pushed north. that will revisit us again. for a while we are going to get into the zone will flow. look at the warming that has gone on. up to 20 degrees warmer and more. this is a pretty healthy warm- up. even these readings are not as cold as they appear. it is 28 at midway and 26 at all here. o'hare. >> just because of the fact the days are longer and the sun angles increasing gives us more energy. the

barometer is high. the windchill at 26 close to the temperature. these are some of the temperatures around the area. these are the cooler ones that are currently in existence around here. look at the sunshine. it is warming many areas above 30 degrees. ears of you out west which kind of tells you the story. there's a complex on a trip across the entire north pacific ocean. waves of energy rotate around it. they're like storms within a stunt. look at the clouds each with some mild oceanic air and co. i will tell you the other place for there is going to be some trouble is on the east coast. look at the thunderstorms pearland to florida. howling winds and heavy rain on the coast. ultimately some snow on the mountains. it will stay well east of

us. you get into warmer air tomorrow. this will always comes through late monday. there is a bubble of high pressure that for a day brings a cold northeast wind. that is when we get warmer. severe weather possibilities down in florida. a tornado watch in effect south florida. miami finished the third warmest winter on record. this winter season has been a contrast. this afternoon breaks in the clouds are already there. we have lots of sunshine. the high temperature at 32. wind will be late this afternoon from the southeast.

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dessert. the owner of m desserts. here to tell us about the chef and restaurant conference. >>established in 1993 by a handful of women who are at the top of the industry. the first time it was ever in chicago. we have some great female chefs. nice to have people from all over the country. we are making a spiced chocolate bark. we are toasting chilis and spices and

making our own spice powder. >>we are breaking it up into small pieces. we wills start toasting these. you can smell that. it is like black licorice. i like to break that up. a 2.5 inch piece

of cinnamon. you do not have to break the spices. i like to because they toast easily. they are sweet and warm. you do not need a lot. we have some seeds. pretty similar in flavor. a nice orunded out rounded out flavor. we will toast those for about 3-4 minutes. really kind of intensifies the flavor. here we have a spice grinder. we will pretend. we put this all in our spice grinder.

>>it is a coffee grinder. i would not suggest putting it in the same one you use garlic. >>this is what it looks like you can see how beautiful it comes out. it is like a brick red. >>we have heres some bitter sweet melted chocolate. we will add some toasted nuts. you can use any nuts you like. i think it is really nice. >>we are goignng to add a teaspoon. this makes a little more than that. i do not

like to use too much. we do not want this over powering fallavor. this does not give a coffee flavor. it is a little trick we use. >>we have our dried sour cherries. we will mix that up. we are going to put that in. you are going to see a lot of great things happen at the conference. open to members and non members. an amazing chocolate tour. >>it runs march

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>> there is. that is our trivia answer. hope you get that right. in our area we're between storms. this eastern one is producing a lot of rain fall. look at the rainfall expected to sweep and with strong wind. there'll be some high elevation snow fall. there's a little way flee tomorrow night and saturday morning. see that band of wet snow? we're

expecting there could be some modest accumulations. there's a tornado watch as you can see right here in florida. all of a flash flood advisories indicate mild moist pacific air. a very modest accumulations may occur early in the day on saturday. what is happening is our jet stream has changed. that keeps the storms moving around us. next week to watch out we buckled the jets out in the western united states. put us back in the cold air. not tomorrow. ford is expected. you see the warmer colors. we're warming up by the afternoon up around 50 on monday. should be the warmest. watch as the cooler air star's collapse instarts collapsing on

us. it looks like it will be a little bit cooler. here is our forecast. maybe some snow fall to start the day. a 50 monday would mark the first time since late december. the first 50 of 2014 if it happens. in the criminal justice

system the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. these are their stories. boy 1: why did sylvester die? boy 2: just got sick. why don't you take him to the doctor? no doctor's going to look at a guinea pig. can't make no grave down here. no, we're going to burn him up with the garbage. sylvester's going to be cremated. uh-oh. two little kids from the building found her. they were coming down here to get rid of a dead pet. this a public area? not supposed to be but the lock on the door... it's been broken for what, since christmas? this place is a trap. the girl live here? i never saw her before, but one of the kids said she lives in building "c" across the way. anybody in the neighborhood bothering kids? oh, no, no, nothing like that, sir. okay, stick around. e.m.s. says forcible sexual assault. she was beaten really badly. might not make it.