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Dnigma Howard (center) leaves the Cook County Juvenile Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 with her father Laurentio Howard (left) and attorney Andrew M. Stroth after a hearing where charges were dismissed against her in an incident involving a fight with two CPD officer on Jan. 29, 2019 at Marshall High School, 3250 W Adams Street. Howard was tazed during the fight. www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/felony-charges-dropped-dnigma-howard-505469112.html chicago.suntimes.com/news/teen-taser-police-cps-public-school-dnigma-howard/

Susana Mendoza backs away from former boyfriend, ally Ald. Proco Moreno; Mednoza doesn't recall being honored guest for Moreno upcoming fundraiser Feb. 20, 2019 Records show last decade, Mendoza gave Moreno more than $50,000 in loans and contributions. When she was asked about it, Mendoza said she has "always supported candidates who want to run for office here and there and in different ways." "So, for those keeping score at home, Mendoza has had to distance herself from indicted Alderman Ed Burke, Alderman Danny Solis, Speaker Mike Madigan, donor Brian Hynes, and now Alderman Joe Moreno." — The Preckwinkle campaign Moreno, who Mendoza identified as an ex-boyfriend, is facing scrutiny from the Chicago police. The department is investigating whether he filed a false police report last month claiming his car was stolen. wgntv.com/2019/02/06/susana-mendoza-backs-away-from-friend-ally-ald-proco-moreno/

Chicago Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno said his 2016 Audi was stolen when he filed a police report in January 2019, but now Moreno laughs it off, saying it was only a miscommunication between him and a young woman. Now police are investigating whether Moreno filed a false police report. arlingtoncardinal.com/2019/02/woman-arrested-after-miscommunication-with-ald-joe-moreno-about-stolen-car-now-cpd-investigating-possibility-of-false-police-report/ FireMapChicago.net  provides early ALERTS that are not confirmed incidents. For more developed reports, see  chicagofiremap.net . Not all ALERTS on FireMapChicago.net are included on chicagofiremap.net .

The success connection to Bears' legend George Halas is a special one for Bill Belichick With the Super Bowl LIII win February 3, 2019, New England coach Bill Belichick tied George "Papa Bear" Halas along with the Packers' Curly Lambeau for most NFL championships (6). wgntv.com/2019/02/06/the-success-connection-to-bears-legend-george-halas-is-a-special-one-for-bill-belichick

EPA finds high levels of cancer-causing chemicals near suburban Sterigenics plant | WGN New data from the EPA released Tuesday reveals higher levels of the cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide near Sterigenics' facility in suburban Willowbrook compared to earlier studies. Sterigenics produces ethylene oxide, which is odorless and is used to make other chemicals such as anti-freeze, adhesives, detergents, pesticides and sterilizers for medical equipment. Residents demand immediate shut down of Sterigenics plant. wgntv.com/2019/02/05/epa-finds-high-levels-of-cancer-causing-chemicals-near-suburban-sterigenics-plant/ FireMapChicago.net  provides early ALERTS that are not confirmed incidents. For more developed reports, see  chicagofiremap.net . Not all ALERTS on FireMapChicago.net are included on chicagofiremap.net .

Ice Storm Less Severe Than Expected, But Expect a Slick And Foggy Morning Commute | CBS Chicago No major traffic incidents were reported on northern Illinois roadways overnight and early Wednesday morning as of 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, but traffic was moving slow in some areas, as drivers faced slick conditions. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/06/ice-storm-chicago/ ChicagoMediaScanner.com note … A bigger hazard may be slip and falls of pedestrians on slippery sidewalks and driveways. Arlingtoncardinal.com/weather FireMapChicago.net  provides early ALERTS that are not confirmed incidents. For more developed reports, see  chicagofiremap.net . Not all ALERTS on FireMapChicago.net are included on chicagofiremap.net .

Arlington Cardinal | Palatine Police Officer Dies in Hospice After 13-Month Fight with Cancer Veteran Palatine police officer Mark Dahlem died Tuesday February 5, 2019. Palatine Chief Alan Stoeckel said Dahlem, a Cary resident, died at 4:11 p.m. Dahlem learned he had glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer in December 2017 eight days after seeing a doctor for severe headaches. Dahlem underwent emergency surgery to remove a tumor, and learned it was glioblastoma multiforme five days after the surgery. Family, friends, law enforcement colleagues and others rallied behind him during his entire battle with cancer. On Friday, February 1, 2019, four days before his death, colleagues honored him with a retirement ceremony at his hospice care room. MORE … arlingtoncardinal.com/2019/02/palatine-police-officer-dies-in-hospice-after-13-month-fight-with-cancer/ gofundme.com/dahlem-strong FireMapChicago.net  provides early ALERTS that are not c...