qfw wgn news @ 9 test wgn news @ 9 briefing today for chicago alderman upcoming g-8 summit and nato summitpring some of the security plans are still up in the air. >> it video obtained by wgn news @ 9 shows illinois state police and lead to weapons and mass destruction team in training capable of responding to any nuclear chemical or biological threat in the state exercises are timely month before and in chicago may 19th-21st >> big concern of everyone around the country terrorist things go on to help the world to keep people safe >> all the bad break for the upcoming summit but not the only time as plans continue to evolve and it will be 2-4 weeks out before the actual logistics are in place until the city especially the loop will not be closed during that time >> chicago will be open for business street closures absolutely but not the attention of the federal government to lock down the city of chicago >> handling event 7000 delegates and staff at 3000 journalists and thousands of protesters attending city prepared to call in back up if necessary chicago police superintendent has the aut

wgn news @ 9 wgn news @ 9 accusations of people given cash to stage demonstrations but where is the money coming from? rent-a-protester right now public hearings held by chicago board of education to see what people think of the mayor's school reform plan to close to their principles. we want to know who is at those packed gatherings demanding schools closed? the kind of night that makes people wish they stayed home. chicago public schools canceled all after-school activities last friday except for the public hearings on school closings. even with all of the snow hearing to close dyett high school pack some spoke out to keep the school opened. the crowd seemed to favor closing it down. printed signs of cheering saying no more failing schools. the meeting ended crowd of filing out by the busloads two busloads. producers started asking questions why they wanted the school closed >> we came to represent chicago public schools. >> what brought you here tonight? who gathered everybody to come together? >> happy new year's all too much information >> really? apparently so. >> who brought you he

built it. [ male announcer ] we are insurance. ♪ we are farmers ♪ ♪ bum, ba-da-bum, bum, bum, bum ♪ wgn newsd another 23 killed figures pointing an italian cruise ship costa concordia new audio recordings of the capt. likely the focus of the investigation. latest from washington >> tapes released by telling officials life of the capt. actions the night his cruise ship carrying roughly 4000 passengers hit rocks off of the western coast of italy and began to sink. at one point admitted he does not on board the ship to help with rescue efforts after the crash. the italian coast guard officials ordered him to get back on. >> go on board is an order could not make any other of valuations in charge get on board >> the recordings show captain initially told a ton and officials ship suffered a technical glitch when asked how many passengers still on board the cruise liner grossly underestimated the count and i cannot give a precise answer >> i do not know i know of what i have heard of what you are they want to tell me how many there are. >> capt. failed at his job by abandoning ship. >> a complete

wgn news @ 9 wgn news @ 9 brutally beaten by other teenagers. prosecutors say by a girl. attackers charged one is in jail and 17 year-old victim trying to escape. top story or around the country tonight. ringleader of the attack is a cook county jail. how the story went down today. >> sunday vicious beating nothing to do with money police say everything to do with simple teenage tension between high- school rivals. only offender tonight charged in the case as an adult preparing to spend his first night in jail behind me. father a cook county sheriff's deputy struggling to post bond. >> somebody picks up a brick in that scenario instead of some snow or ice that will break this could have been a murder. >> police superintendent says the victim was awfully lucky. bridgeport beating of chicago high school student and balding seven high-school teenagers. all of them charged with aggravated battery and robbery. ambush has attracted international attention plan out on you tube and facebook. detectives explaining why these teenagers are being charged. started with a fight. three

last night wgn evening news wgn news at 9 busloads of people captured heading to a public hearing on closing of dyett high school on the south side nobody would say if that were paid to show up why did with their chicago teachers union alleges cps paying them to show up. mayor emanuel says the minister is behind the turnout for good reason speaking to the fact the minister's care about the schools and communities. batt but my view is that ministers of lot of people that care in their convocation speaking about the schools and that is what i care about. >> teachers you get called on city inspector general to launch investigation. could chicagos first serial killer the man who terrorized london shop old neighborhood be one in the same? relative says he has proof and wal-mart comes to the south side day one and a storm many believe will be had groupon popping [ indistinct conversations ] [ hissing ] agents, what did we learn here today? that lint balls are extremely flammable! well, yeah. and that 15,000 dryer fires happen every year! that's why it's important to regularly clean and ins

wgn news @ 9 republican presidential candidates promoted policies on immigration in florida today state tuesday new quintet the act university poll shows mitt romney leads and newt gingrich opened latino vote will catapult them to victory. there can grich will allow children of illegal immigrants to come into the state's citizens if they serve in the military should be given temporary work permits and they should return to homeland and wait to get the entiat states legally batt but i want to protect illegal immigration and to expand legal immigration batt but not enough when you get the people who have strong family ties to say self deportation and let it go back about 500,000 latinos registered as republicans in florida double digit lead manteno. also large hispanic populations other states figure to play big roles presidential race. president of ball rolling out plans to make college somewhat more affordable one idea at wrapping up a road trip university of michigan president putting colleges on notice cannot control cost they will lose federal funding. cannot assume to just jack up t

, aah. [ male announcer ] we are insurance. ♪ we are farmers ♪ ♪ bum, ba-da-bum, bum, bum, bum ♪ wgn newsd most comprehensive book ebert gang problem plaguing chicago area of chicago crime commission new book today closely showing where gangs are active who belongs to which bank and more than 70 known gangs up to 150,000 members. commissioner president jody weis former super and the superintendent of chicago police department chicago gang area more gang activity than any recent city. yoghurt recruiting aggressively in elementary schools >> leaders are 15-17 years old but not that unusual for somebody at that age to be able to influence somebody in second or third grade >> also jody weis says the closure of public housing units changed the game structures high homicide rates and other areas can members also targeting sites facebook where they communicate. days to make arrangements hundreds of parents scrambling to find a school for their kids come monday. jane addams hull house closing tomorrow parents only learned about it this week. organization founded more than 120 years ago provides f

wgn news @ 9 48 chicago public schools new chapter today adopting a longer school day. year brought in robert school day mayor rahm emmanuel and the school ceo jean claude brizard on hand for the kickoff. schools and 90 minutes of class time over objections from the teachers union. >> when you have the shortest day you shortchange or kids. with a full day you measure up to the full potential of your children that much to push a longer school day is really more of a political demand about putting teachers and the union and a box going into contract negotiations back on what parents tell excited about extending education time and keeping kids in school longer to keep them safe. negotiations still going on zion-benton high school district teachers walked out last thursday class is cancelled for the third day in a row today both sides returned to the table this afternoon last session ran up more than 16 hours teachers in the district working without a contract since july. length of time it takes employees to reach top pay scales didn't get to chicago public library today yo

wgn news @ 9 i would not have made it >> one of chicago's greatest above and beyond the call of duty today performing a daring lake rescue. top story around the country tonight. dramatic lake rescue. live at the hospital fishermen is resting tonight >> story but the happy ending would like to tell these every once in awhile. are originally from joliet lives in colorado but retired engineer spending time in chicago waiting for his next grandchild to be bored loves to fish and for the first time did not bring his wife with him when he hit the harbor today. when he fell into deep water he was alone almost alone he shouted for help happened to catch the ear of off-duty chicago firefighter who was nearby >> kiss from his wife happy to be alive. st. joseph hospital feeling fortunate tonight >> saved my life >> 67 year old fishing this afternoon his goal to bring home fish getting up from his chair at the dock 300 plus pounds went right into the 33 degree harbor. off-duty chicago firefighter nearby the two fishermen just introduced themselves to one another minutes earlier >> he was calling

wgn news @ 9 murder mystery developing country estate where queen elizabeth the second and family gathered and new year's this year british police investigating the murder of a woman whose body found by someone walking their dog in the 600 east republic park part of a state police sealed off the area while a forensic investigations carried out autopsy performed cause of death not disclosed. all abuzz gossip magazines saying is maria shriver about to give for give it governator or extracurricular transgressions? according to the daily mail stars estranged wife spotted wearing what looks suspiciously like her wedding ring for the first time since june of last year tmz reported two weeks ago that maria shriver be thinking the idea of pulling the plug of the marriage former california gov. because of her catholic background catholic church officially forbids divorce. first married couple of 2012 said "i do" the daily center today diana basner and jeremy nichols lined up at 230 this morning to have the honor of prison first nuptials of the new year. every year since 1991 cook county clerk has m

wgn news @ 9 41-8 all it took to avoid a referendum that is what the mayor got.ward map should prevent major lawsuit costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars might not to aldermen tonight got out of their own wards cut out. latest controversy that rears its head every 10 years. >> reed matt supposed to represent the changing demographics of our city african-americans have lost a percentage new map leaves them with 18 number of hispanics is up 13 wards the problem something had to give political puzzle taking shape >> 2015 several aldermen will be out of work map approved by city council today cuts up communities a few alderman represent and likely cuts them out of a job. alderman dick simpson as the residents are the losers in the deal >> in this case some communities got shredded more than they should have >> 36 ward alderman ald. nicholas sposato of those essentially losing the ward he knows angry and hurt >> my particular ward no longer my particular ward voting against suffered a huge blow of losing 80 percent today most handed to neighboring aldermen >>

wgn news @ 9 president big announcement today already taken heed president obama trebek fat from the tarting at the pentagon announced today wants a leaner cheaper military president says the nation needs a new strategy of eliminating the ability to fight two major wars once >> the world must now united states is going to maintain a military superiority with armed forces that are agile flexible and ready for the full range of contingencies and threats. should not take what with the president's plan to get criticism most from republicans who called it a retreat from the nation's global responsibility number of people seeking unemployment benefits continues to plummet 372,000 people requested benefits last week down 15,000 from the week before latest level december average to 373,000 lowest level since june 2008 applications consistently below 375,000 that means job hiring strong enough produced unemployment rate. to date n.j.-based employer service company reported profit sector added more than 300,000 jobs in december highest since 2001 republican presidential candidates tonight to ne

i got a 4-star hotel on the beach in san diego for half price. ♪ h-o-t-w-i-r-e ♪ ♪ hotwire.com ♪ wgn news bi-partisan measure earned income-tax credit raised what time coming >> more dead 10 years more than a decade since illinois it improved the value of the current income tax credit. a complicated name for tax relief working families raising children >> lot state's $200 couple with three children $30,000 a year also exemption for existing taxpayers by $50 m happy reunion today for fishermen and fired and chicago firefighter arson fires first meeting since the near-death experience >> warm embrace between chicago firefighter billy miller and sharp contrast ice cold water as he fell into last wednesday meddler come to rescue while off-duty >> apricot anything better in the harbour? >> without a doubt the best catch >> diversity harbor just after 3 in the afternoon led miller to change spots minutes later heard him calling for help at first thought he caught a big rainbow trout but instead 57 year old 340 lb grandfather fell into the freezing cold water >> going into the water my thought w

wgn news @ 9 network television interview airing tomorrow first lady michelle obama disputes allegationses reporter jodi kantor frequently frustrated in efforts to get her voice heard husband's administration >> one of the biggest confidantes but he has thousands of smart people who surround him and i am not an expert on most issues that he is dealing with on a daily basis of what 10 and he wants to be talking to the people with the best information >> mrs. obama also takes with the book's claim prep relationship with former chief of staff rahm emmanuel current chicago mayor calls them dear friends. one person's trash another's treasure as in money maker in new york called < selanne suburb cards that people throw away john jones holding onto the cards here looks like the cards we used to ride the cta people put money on that sometimes throw them away and still money left on them he sells the cards to someone else when a discount john jones like a $5 card for $2. john jones over 100 cards at each card and a stack has a dollar or more on this. one man's trash another man's treasure. john j

wgn news @ 9 juan rivera found guilty 20 years old. innocent el to overturn a conviction even after it doesn't pop dna taken from the girl's body the not match juan rivera. finally today state will not seek a ruling to overturn the conviction emergency order did green light for immediate release >> the family believed with me 20 years of my life and think will that they never had doubts >> smiles and hugs, it doesn't and the numbers we think for him outside >> they took him away from me and now have an back. but but at married him while in prison they both want to see the case reopened >> very very happy i just want to see conclusion juan rivera says not bitter or just wants to focus on the future no hard feelings just they convicted me ironically and they knew it was wrong so that has to be corrected said juan rivera sublette to go back to school to earn a college degree for now looking or to just spending time with family and home cooked meals. >> two men robbed a pizzeria at gunpoint early today ukrainian village neighborhood brazen

. >> wgn news @ 9 cheers for all star starlin castro talking with fans at today's cubs convention but earlier today speaking to a police district commander headquarters sexual assault accusations and good evening. top story about the country tonight talking starlin castro with police and top-and live with details >> just stepped inside harry carey said navy pier appearance there by a big crowd of chicago cubs fans several chicago cubs players and starlin castro on monday invited guests. the wall of hilton grand ballroom almost literally crumble to the thunderous and the sustained applause of 1000 chicago cubs fans for all-star shortstop starlin castro. tonight's reception at his expression no sign of the challenge the 21 year old faces this offseason accused of criminal sexual assault able man alleging she met the chicago cubs standout rebar north nightclub in september i was later at state street home. late last night wgn has learned starlin castro reported voluntarily to the bellmont area detectives division, northwest side questioned until we hours of this morning has not been char

wgn news @ 9 what makes a hershey's bar pure? pure togetherness. pure friendship. pure delicious chocolate. pure hershey's. tony, pick it up. you know i'm just not feeling the wood cutting thing today. tony, eat a snickers. why? 'cause you get a little bit whiny when you're hungry. better? better. [ male announcer ] you're not you when you're hungry™. hey! my back hurts. [ grunts ] [ male announcer ] snickers satisfies. [ roseanne ] now my front hurts. wgn news @ 9 he tells for joe paterno memorial service still in the works there will be a public and private service one of college football's all-time great coaches former penn state head coach winningest n.c.a.a. division 1 coach in history with 49 victories. joe paterno lost his job and image took a major hit after it was learned he did not tell authorities a former assistant coach was seen sexually molesting a child at penn state locker room shower. cong. gabrielle giffords wrapping up congressional duties arizona monday completed congress on your corner event interrupted last january shooting leaving six people

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wgn news @ 9 wgn news @ 9 firefighters battling flames smoke and the cold at two-story apartment building fire broke out this evening attic of the building in central no injuries reported. chicago police looking for your help in catching a group of men responsible for a series of armed robberies on the c t a green line as well as nearby bus stops. west side. police did not have a lot of information to go on about suspects but they tell us a lot of incidents and a short period of time and have been happening at different times during the day. little rhyme or reason c t eight riders attacked in austin district riding public transportation or walking to and from stops stops that the cubs with fists or flashing hand gun and demanded cash and personal curses while its jewelry computers and cell phones. 24 incidents have been reported at the district green line station including stops at cicero central at austin >> luckily i want all of the parents to keep the kids safe and everything will be fine >> many riders on aware of the recent rash of robberies occurring between november 1st- december 2

in north riverside sean lewis a wgn news. glad to be home. get real difference makes a decision about her future next her recorded message for supporters. also where mitt romney thinks he may have gone wrong and south carolina and why the captain of the capsulized italian cruise ship says his bosses should bear part of the blame. thunderstorms in the chicago area later tonight and for tomorrow snow showers. i will have details and the fall forecast still ahead. i remember the day my doctor told me i have an irregular heartbeat, and that it put me at 5-times greater risk of a stroke. i was worried. i worried about my wife, and my family. bill has the most common type of atrial fibrillation, or afib. it's not caused by a heart valve problem. he was taking warfarin but i've put him on pradaxa instead. in a clinical trial, pradaxa 150 mgs reduced stroke risk 35% more than warfarin without the need for regular blood tests. i sure was glad to hear that. pradaxa can cause serious, sometimes fatal, bleeding. don't take pradaxa if you have abnormal bl

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wgn news @ 9 tonight another warning illinois and port on natural disaster. public financial watchdog group says the $35 billion unpaid bills and the next five years. newsroom with reaction across the city. >> keeps getting worse. report says illinois has $9.2 billion unpaid bills and he did with 65 percent income-tax rates from last year barely making a dent. long road ahead and somebody will lose. >> many areas the state needs to focus of all of that are painful. all of them are politically less than attractive. >> most dire of all civic federation and will report a non-partisan watchdog spending months snapshot of state budget scenario eventually has the state $35 billion in the hole. largest fiscal challenge pension and medicaid programs. >> any new revenue has to go into the pension program. any new revenue into the medicaid program because we have not slowed down the growth of the programs. >> medicaid costs increase 6% per year at the state owes $2 billion in unpaid bills another example of health care cost as the cost of group health insurance state e

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wgn radio before the trade was made public ... >>i understand there are lots of skeptics about his ability to fit into this new culture we are buildingere with the cubs he needs to prove whether or not he can be part of this culture or we will just have to change personnel >>rip hamilton returned to face his former team in detroit. the bulls already up 14 points in the second. hamilton fines rose with a nice bounce pass rose scored 17 and hamilton had 14 in the fourth quarter joakim noah hits carlos boozer for two of his game-high 19 points the bulls had five players in double figures but with only three minutes left derrick rose is fouled and lance hard on his elbow he stayed in the game and x-rays so that it is just a bruise the bulls win their fifth straight 99-83 they are 6-1 their best start since 1996. that's a look at sports your live illinois lottery drawing is now >>here are the winning pick three numbers: 5 6 0 >>here are the winning pick four numbers: 5 8 1 1 the mega-millions jackpot is currently $25 million ... have a great afternoon we all have internal plumbing. but for some of us with overactive bladder, our pipes jus

new york. beginning today 40 chicago schools are adopting a longer school day most of those students will spend an additional 90 minutes in the classroom ... wgn'sudy wang is at the mason elementary school in the englewood neighborhood with more >>now the children are here for seven and half hours it's a subject that continues to put a strain between cps and the chicago teachers union. mayor rahm emanuel and school chief jean-claude brizard are visiting to mark the occasion ... they are here to a plot teachers for giving kids the additional instruction time. students at may's melodie elementary and 38 other charter schools joined others as part of the longer- term project ... teachers get a hundred dollars and the schools themselves are incentivized financially for staying open that extra 90 minutes ... the mayor pointed out that chicago had the shortest school day of any major u.s. city ... the school board voted not to give the schoolteacher's their pay raise ... the union filed a labor complaint accusing them of coercing and intimidating the teachers but the mayor said today that based on what he saw he likes what he sees >>we've basically ha

new york times technology reporter nick bilton. then an espionage cases in 2011. after that, tim scott leads the town hall meeting with undecided voters. tomorrow on wgnm beam previews that saturday's south carolina gop primary. author linda killian talks about her book, q q the swing vote." and david cole talks about the status of the guantanamo bay to intention camp. "washington journal" live every day at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c- span. span. >> this week, new york times technology -- >> this week on "the communicators," "new york times" columnist nick bilton talks about how technology has changed the media. >> we like to look at the future what technology is coming down the road. nick bilton, what do you write about? about? >> i write about anything to do with technology and business and the way society is changing culture. i read about companies that affect what we're doing. it is just a range of technology and culture. >> when did you move to the san francisco area? >> i am a san francisco resident as of 4 months ago. how was in new york for 15 years on the east coast. i am out here now enjoying the weather. >> why did you move out there? >> i have