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>> that afternoon. we welcome our viewers for watching us around the country. plies' at lake forest beach with our tolies at lake forest beach. >> a tragic ending here today. u.s. coast guard confirming that the body of a woman between 30-40 years old was pulled from the waters of lake michigan just before 11:00 this morning. we have some video that we shot from sky camp 9. waving their
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hands wildly. finally going under. that was near forest park beach here in like forest. as teams arrived a found a pair of shoes and a woman's letter on the shore. that led to a massive surge a 2.5 hour search. at one point there were 35 divers 10 adults and two helicopters taking part in the search. several municipalities participating as well. then again like for stivers just before 11:00 pulled buddy of the woman from the water. crews are just no wrapping up and leaving the scene. still awaiting an update. so for all we know is that the woman is between 30-40 years old. we're still waiting a positive identification. >> it is as avoidable as the summer heat. power rates will be skyrocketing. not a whole lot you can do about it. live with a few ideas on how you could cushion
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the blow. >> experts say your best hope it is better energy efficiency. sticker shock is about to said and. an average bill of about $69 a month set to jump up to about $82, june 1st. precisely what can you do to offset the higher cost. experts say sadly there's no getting around the rate increases. with the first jump of 21 percent coming june 21st. subject to the increases as well. the citizens utility board says it is very complicated and difficult to get a better deal. your best bet is to offset the increases. greater energy efficiency. offers a variety of
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energy savings plans along with rebates by what is known the learninas the learning thermostat. features rush-hour rewards which automatically adjust temperatures in your home at peak energy times. do all of that and you can get up to $140 in rebates. >> and the hot summer months air- conditioning is usually. some >> this and utility board says aside from a properly insulated place if you can afford the initial outlay to replace old air- conditioning units because it can produce. inefficiency. >> change your ac
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filter every three months. decrease efficiency but as much as 30% since the system has to work harder. the way he producing tasks on hot days. run your dishwashing often or washing machines and the early-morning were cooler evening hours. use your plan to remove heat and moisture generated by showers. the utility board also says it is a myth that if you go up for part of the day is better to keep your air- conditioning running. >> even for short trips you'll save a lot of energy. it is also a myth that you should print your air conditioner to 50 degrees. >> airconditioner
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will deliver cooler air. >> the citizens utility board is a consumer advocate. >> listen to offers that a good for consumers. a lot of misleading marketing and companies that and not necessarily telling you what it is you think you are getting. it pays to be an educated consumer. >> all getting to the same energy market. difficult for other suppliers. >> log on to our web site for a link to the citizens utility board website the grim reality given changes in the marketplace brace yourself for higher cost.
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>> driving down the street struck by a bullet. an elderly woman does not even realize she a shot. chicago police said they fired her gun. >> award shows a high school teacher with a sexuaa student. details on the investigation into the alleged inappropriate behavior. the school day is under way. noticeably absent is a 23 year-old first- year teacher who has been placed on administrative leave. relationship with the student is under investigation. officials refused an interview request today. the
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relationship came to the attention of the principle late last month. after a friend of the mill students reportedly spotted bass teacher. the state's attorney has since upturned. >> the war reportedly revealed that the teacher perform sex acts on the student at least twice in 2013. she is also accused of providing him with answers to school tests. the teacher has not been charged but a felony count is possible since she is in a position of trust and authority. >> >> a former media tells the.
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mediators say video said the girls will be sold as slaves proved to be used as bargaining chips. >> the united states to china and other countries have pledged to help the nigerian government find the girls. the council of islamic organizations as condemning the violence. scanning the girls back into whatever condition there and is extremely important. also it is important to stop the splinters. there has been another attack that was reported last night late last night. they're having a field day. >> the schools or
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for gifted students. they're among the smartest and most promising growth in the country capable of running the country when they grow up. the muslim community will market day of prayer and fasting tomorrow. in the hopes that they'll be returned safely. the death toll rises to more than 300 victims. witnesses said gunmen burned buildings. a nigerian lawmaker says the town was left unguarded because soldiers deployed. a man charged in a fiver old murder case is in bond court today. >> arrested in connection. originally investigators believe the girl was a runaway. in 2011 a woman was raped and murdered. dna was found on her body.
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same dna was found on jahmeshia's body. they may have known each other through church. but to church the night she disappeared. >> of all of her face is between 20 and 93 years in prison. police say oliver matt the victims on the internet. >> at some point to threaten them. state rep as we forbidden from using his own patio. the democrats awaiting trial for trading child pornography. the area where the patio is. the neighbor has a small child. federal judge says he cannot use the patio because it could put the child in danger. >> that is the
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accusation against a chicago real-estate developer. federal prosecutors are going to court this afternoon to try to have his parole revoked. >> thomas is accused of stealing $340,000 in taxpayer funds. >> prosecutors a text of a woman. also allegedly told a woman a plan to attend the blame on the river des of fraud. >>, on camera and then drove his car through a crowd of people. sure to make you smile.
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he hit anyone. one woman did have to jump to get out of his way. police also arrested him. they also detained a man who tried to jump into the moving car. pleas of not released any names. the man drove to the crowd is the father of the suspected gunman. the circus opens tonight in hartford conn. for the first show. eight acrobats filled and a worker on the floor was also hurt less sunday in providence rhode island. >> for people remained in serious condition. ringling brothers is replacing the faulty equipment. >> representative say the safety of our cast and crew continues to all equipment will undergo a full safety inspection. >> the veterans
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affairs secretary has ordered a face- to-face audits. the house veterans' affairs committee voted in the wake of accusations that his department is responsible for treatment delay is a cuss to veterans of their lives. cover e-mail's that allegedly discussed the destruction of a secret list of veterans waiting for care at a phoenix hospital. last week issued a written statement announcing the director of the health-care system and to others have been placed on administrative leave in the claims of a secret waiting list. claims for a plus veterans died waiting for care. >> the growing crisis in the ukraine >> the minister is supporting ukraine with financial technical and nonlethal security assistance as it prepares for the democratic presidential elections on may 25th. we agree with you these are absolutely the most
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vital elections that the ukraine has had in recent history. >> there appears to be a split between pro russian separatists and russian president vladimir plan. the cited today to still hold a referendum despite calls to postpone. the measure asks eastern ukrainians if they want sovereignty. or is it the way to allow dialogue to take place. lawmakers will vote today on whether to create a special committee to investigate the terror attack. the attack happened on september 11, 2012 killing four americans including u.s. ambassador chris stevens. the gop is pushing for the panel claiming the obama administration is hiding information. in the mail recently surfaced showing an adviser wanted to blame the attack on an antitrust law on the internet video. democrats are accusing republicans of partisanship. >> soda to hold an
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irs official in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the agency's targeting of conservative groups. ahead of the ira's department accused of giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other groups seeking tax- exempt status. she appeared before the house oversight committee last may. some republicans argue she waved her fifth amendment rights by asserting her innocence. the vote to hold larger and contempt for almost a entirely along party lines. the wife of the l.a. clippers owner shows no signs of letting go to the nba commissioner once team owners to vote on forcing sterling to sell the team. the punishment was for donald sterling of monly. >> his wife also owns the team and has hired a attorneys to keep it. check out one of the hottest deals on the internet. caught
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the world's attention at is also a columnist. training in a dance studio in new choosy. already won a world championship competition for their age group. >> one area school district decide today whether or not to opt out of a national school lunch program. we'll tell you which car insurance company is also increasing rates. >> mimicing grass fed rabbi stake. pó
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must be modified and eliminated to be healthier guidelines. the smarts' next the latest phase in the hundred free kids act of 2010. other area schools of already opted out. the library battle is brewing. community residents who live around the university of chicago will hold a town hall meeting tonight to question whether the university wilshould be the site of the library. adele level one trauma centers are the only a third is certified. there is no such facility on the south side. investors liking what they heard appearing for the senate budget committee this morning. the dow is
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up just about 65 points. the changes are said to happen starting may 26th. the insurance company says the rates were adjusted to better reflect the just the cost. will depend on the coverage policy holders have along with with a live and what they drive. separately allstate was approved on tuesday to increase the rates in 19 states. finance giant both reported first quarter profits. both will pay the federal government $10 billion more. >> after the housing
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market crashed and financial crisis. some waterlog homeowners and suburban does planes could sell their homes as part of the voluntary federal buyout program major storms have caused the river to overflow tags leaving many homes under water. by the end of the month city officials could be making purchase offers to 21 homeowners who live in the hardest-hit areas. homeowners do not have to sell. if they do the city will demolish their homes and behind open space. >> your checking in of social media you may see some pictures of famous landmarks under water. not to be alarmed is all coming from a new web site. >> it uses the street you to give a sense of the worst that could happen as c levels rise. it is taking over
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swept across town classic last year. the sox have a chance to turn the tables. >> it is time that one. second home run in as many games. the white sox up a run with the bases loaded in the fifth. all commerical rips one to the left- field corner for a base clearing double. 2 for 3 in his final start. clinton castile pops up to show center. >> those to first for the double play. the white sox win 8- 3. the fourth in a row secures the crosstown cubs. in joining is reduced to moreno. >> if you do not lady did not get hurt. let's hope not. that is it. >> i got there and air it out for 4-5 at bats. have had fun. a month into
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the season. >> the white sox rookie is a record breaker. now i cover boy. he is on one of two regional coverage. >> he leads the majors with 12 home runs. the blackhawks have another day to prepare for game 4. back from a seven game suspension for an illegal hit. the bears on the 14th pick in the first round of the nfl draft. they will likely go defenses. the general manager said he settled on six prospects and would be happy if to were still available in the number was called. >> your full distinctions
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a preliminary 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off with the coast of southern mexico. we do have reports of office workers being seen screaming into the streets of mexico city. >> finally we're getting in on that. the cities and areas north from getting into the 80s and any big way. we're getting our
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beautiful photos from some many of you. >> to parents around sunset of a big thunderhead. taken up anthe thunderhead filled deland's only from the mount prospect perspective. mere sandwich in dekalb county. comes the shot adele is turbulent looking clouds. of course the presence of the storms makes for some beautiful sunsets. >> the far from pia ton. she figures
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maybe she'll wind of the fact that it is going to get warm. it is so nice to be able to throw the windows open. it is a little the humid out there. who needs air-conditioning when you have this really nice warm spell? >> this is what is left over from thunderstorms. you can see them here fading as the coming to the area. no real serious threat of big range this afternoon. >> look at the wider view with the action coming together all the way from texas upton to iowa. >> son is pretty filtered. the clouds
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will build as they're shown doing out here in the west. they will get these clusters of thunderstorms. >> an average is up to about 77 hundredths of an inch. we think there's a 10% overall chance of a thunderstorm today. >> 40 percent tomorrow. that is weighed more heavily in the morning hours. that is when most of the storms will be in the area. another system comes in off a weekend. later saturday but more so mothers there. here restore
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another one. look at this flood generates up from the gulf of mexico. >> lends itself to the one springlike feel that we are all enjoying. a mix of sun and clouds today. this is about 1045 tonight. >> you can see how they come appear in clusters. will fan out during the afternoon. sivas showers led up. in terms of how much rain will come down and is not an unimpressive amount of rain. >> if we do that is the warmest temperature of the year. one is reading since back on 911 last year. >> such an infamous
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date. that was the last time it was as warm as it will be today. >> here's a look at how the warm air will ease a bit tomorrow. another storm. see how it comes the warm air back appear again. we may get another 80 degree day monday before the call their cascades into the area. >> we'll go into a subnormal temperature regime. it looks like we will warm up beyond that. >> this afternoon some level thursday afternoon sunshine increasingly windy and have 88 degrees. >> the time of the year were 68 is normal.
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>> southland's 12- 24. tonight's of showers and thunderstorms. some may have downpours. >> possible and to the midday. they will come in clusters. 76 compared to what we have been seeing a bargain. saturday son yields to increasing afternoon club. it looks like more numerous showers and thunderstorms could be an on mother's day. >> i do not think we've had a weekend with back-to-back '70s. >> i fail to mention the amount of my partners birth there. >>dina happy birthday. >>
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how woman delivers a baby may depend on where she delivers. in a study found many hospitals across the country are performing unnecessary caesarean sections. anticipating a lois delivery. to see the radi >> with swimsuit season just around the corner he might want to lose that winter wheat. take one preventative measure. low-fat foods actually make people fat according to the study. it is replaced cards. will deliver about 12 times more cars per serving. all low-fat versions are almost always higher.
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campus. the chef was one of the judges. we had to compete against five other guys. the top three winners and on to the next round.went on to the nt round. >> your patrons are getting to eat this fabulous meal. on the night that he came in 25 people came and a his menu. the judges picked the winner from the top three. >> go to a national competition. good luck. giving us a little preview of what you're making. let's get started. we have grass fed rebuts. we're going to season it with some kosher salt going to have a little bit of olive oil. look at the size of the stakes. does it definitely known for making people very satiated
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simple and elegant. >> really want the flavors to come out. a beginning of us are feeling good >> by the time you get to that you get really nervous. i've worked a live shot for a while now. by this point it is just common knowledge. get into the plan >> already had a relationship of one another. each person designed their menu. we work to make sure the benefit with the restaurant. that everything is going to be really great. talk about the full menu. >> me started here. this was our salad. we also had
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wisconsin goat cheese. one thing about michael jordan is it is very low and very sustainable. they topped it with salary. just a little bit of flavor. we moved on to the rabbi. one of the things that i did my contest was the delmonico steak. a little bit smaller. the same seasoning. everything done the same way. it would be about that size. that is your version of small >> we had a mushroom salad. since you're doing as competition have given us all of these recipes
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>> some of the stuff those in the early version was interesting. >> look at this. it is instant summer here in chicago. >> cooler air out to the west. it is going to be awhile before it gets here. 82 head of hair. heading for 88 today. agusta southwest wind means no lake breeze today. we have a 45 percent humidity. this is bad news. the arrival of warm humid air is leavina leading to all of that pollen. 87 at this hour. 80s at
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michigan city. a gorgeous day. i have claudius bills every now and then there is a little sprinkle echoes caught. the fact is there are the highs today and even tomorrow. you still get into the '70s. the gap in the '70s during the day on saturday. sunday it looks like we may invade 83 territory again. it might do that one more day on monday as well. >> storm to develops monday as well. >> storm to develops out in the plains.
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in the criminal justice system the people are represented by two equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime and the district attorneys, who prosecute offenders. these are their stories. man: the jury in los angeles delivered us a clear message. audience: amen, brother. black people are on their own. ( applause ) no justice except for what we do for ourselves. no prosperity except what we create with our own hands. well, i'm here to tell you that i welcome that message because we, as a people, are not without resources.
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