Halloween Resurrected In One Chicago Neighborhood

(CBS) – As the sun began to set on Halloween Tuesday, trick-or-treaters began their mission in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Oct. 31 may be a yearly tradition for many, but not everyone feels safe.

“A lot of kids don’t get to trick or treat,” Heather Wiedmann tells CBS 2’s Sandra Torres. “They stay home. Family members that have cars go to other areas, whether it be the suburbs or, say, Bucktown.”

Violence is the main concern.

“We’ve had shootings pretty regularly, some gang activity going on — so, a bunch of neighbors got together to talk,” another resident, Keli Campbell, says.

The talk involved a plan for Halloween night. In order to encourage trick-or-treating, some residents placed flyers in the front of their homes inviting children to come visit on Tuesday.

It was the first year, but neighbors hope it will make a difference.

“I hope next year that everyone has a flyer on their fence,” Weidmann says.

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2 Investigators: ‘False Image’ Helped Clear Cop In Shooting, Expert Says

(CBS) — There’s no question Ronald Johnson was running from Chicago Police in October 2014, before he was shot dead in the back by an officer.

But did Johnson, 25, have a gun?

Three years later, that’s the question still swirling around his death.

Anita Alvarez, the Cook County state’s attorney at the time, declined to criminally charge the officer who shot Johnson.  The reason, she said in a nationally televised press conference in December 2015, was because evidence showed Johnson was armed.

That evidence included grainy police dashboard video, which had been sent to the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory to be enhanced.

Alvarez said the enhanced video appeared to show Johnson holding a gun.

But now, a forensic video analyst tells 2 Investigator Brad Edwards that the video was resized incorrectly, possibly producing a false image.

“If the question is what was in his hand, the answer should be, ‘We can’t tell,’” Grant Fredericks, the analyst, tells Edwards.

Fredericks says the FBI lab made a series of errors that, in part, stretched the pixels and ultimately fabricated the shape of a gun.

“It’s a false image,” he says.

Fredericks viewed the video at the request of Michael Oppenheimer, an attorney representing Johnson’s mother in a civil lawsuit against the city.

“We don’t make these allegations lightly,” Oppenheimer says. “Nobody has told us we got it wrong.”

The 2 Investigators asked Alvarez, the Emanuel Administration and the FBI to discuss Fredericks’ findings on camera. All said no.

The officer who fatally shot Johnson was cleared partly because all the evidence showed Johnson was armed. Police said they found a Browning 9-millimeter pistol in his hand.

Tests revealed a drop of Johnson’s blood was on the weapon. But his fingerprints were not. Oppenheimer claims police planted the weapon.

“How in the world, unless that gun is glued to his hand, is it staying in his hand after he fell,” the attorney says. “I simply don’t believe it.”

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Four Shot In Hammond, At Least 1 Dead

(CBS) – Four people have been shot – one fatally – in Hammond, Ind.

Police say they were called around 4 p.m. to an apartment building in the 500 block of Pointe Drive and found the four victims.

Additional information was not available.

 

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Fifth Third Bank Branch Robbed In Orland Park

CHICAGO (CBS) — A bank was robbed Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Orland Park.

The Fifth Third Bank branch at 15330 Harlem Ave. was robbed about 10:30 a.m., according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon.

A man in his late 60s to early 70s walked in and handled a teller a note demanding money, according to Orland Park police. He got an undisclosed amount of cash and then left the bank.

The Fifth Third Bank branch at 15330 Harlem Ave. was robbed about 10:30 a.m., according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon. | Orland Park police

The suspect was described as a 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-2 white man, weighing 180 pounds with gray hair, police said. He was wearing a gray jacket, gloves and sunglasses, Croon said.

The incident was described as a non-takeover robbery and no one was injured, police said.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2017. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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Feds Interview Chicago Banker As Part Of Russia Probe

(CBS) – CBS 2 News is learning there’s  a Chicago connection to Paul Manafort, the indicted former campaign manager for President Donald Trump.

A local bank CEO has been talking to the FBI.

In August 2016, Chicago banker Steve Calk cited his hometown in explaining why he was supporting Republican Trump for president.

“I want to see my town, Chicago, back on top, and I think the best way to do that is to help bolster our economy,” he told CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley.

Calk is the founder and CEO of The Federal Savings Bank in Chicago. Last year, he was a Trump campaign adviser.

Published reports say Calk’s bank provided as much as $16 million in loans to Manafort, the one-time chairman of the Trump presidential campaign, who is accused of money-laundering, among other charges.

Calk told CBS 2’s Jim Williams on Tuesday he cannot discuss his financial connection to Manafort.

“It would be a breach of my fiduciary responsibility, possibly against the law,” he said.

He added he has been asked by the FBI not to discuss the case.

There is no indication Calk himself is the focus of an investigation.

But CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller says the feds, in investigating Manafort, would have wanted  unlimited financial records, including those with Calk’s bank.

“They will look at everything under the sun and show it all to a gentleman they call a forensic accountant. And the forensic accountant will look all this stuff, and he will be able to tell you purchasing habits, where money came from.”

Calk says the bank has been thorough in cooperating with the investigation.

“We’ve dotted every I, crossed every T,” he said.

Calk suggested people not make too much of his dealings with Manafort.

“We make thousands of loans, many to high-profile people on both sides of the aisle,” he said.

The city of Chicago in 2012 provided $3.56 million in job training funding to Federal Savings to train more than 400 employees when the bank moved here, a spokesperson for the Emanuel Administration says.

State government, meanwhile, in 2012 promised up to $10 million in tax credits to the bank. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office says the bank did not collect on those credits because it did not provide enough information to the state.

A Chicagoan has been charged in connection with Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s investigation: George Papadopoulos. He pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his ties to Russia.

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Chicago Beefs Up Security In Wake Of New York Truck Attack

CHICAGO (CBS) — At least eight people were killed Tuesday when a motorist deliberately plowed into pedestrians in lower Manhattan.

The NYPD says a man intentionally drove a rented Home Depot truck onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial, hit several people and emerged from the vehicle screaming and brandishing firearms.

Law enforcement officials, as well as witnesses, say the driver, 29-year-old Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, of Tampa, Florida, yelled “Allahu Akbar” — God is great — as he ran people over.

Despite some initial reports of gunfire, it appears Saipov had a fake gun. In fact, some witnesses thought the whole incident was a Halloween stunt at first.

MORE: Paintball gun and pellet gun recovered at scene of fatal Lower Manhattan attack, @NYPDONeill says https://t.co/fad8qNTMeb http://pic.twitter.com/0A9JhPgHGD

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 31, 2017

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called it an act of terror.

Currently there is one person in custody. No others outstanding. All information is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing. http://pic.twitter.com/nsaUgZ8MJH

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

Chicago Police said there is no known threat in the city, adding, “Additional police officers will be placed in high-traffic areas downtown and at parks, out of an abundance of caution.” Shortly after the incident, officers could be seen patrolling State and Randolph equipped with high-powered rifles.

The Chicago Division of the FBI also issued a statement saying they are working closely with Chicago Police and are not aware of any threat to the Northern district of Illinois.

 

The White House says President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident.

In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

As of early Tuesday evening, 11 other people had serious but non-life threatening injuries, according to the NYPD.

This story is developing… please check back for updates.

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Aldermen Raise Concerns About Chicago’s Recycling Program At City Council Budget Hearing

CHICAGO (CBS) — Alderman seem to give Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation Commissioner high marks, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have some complaints at a long budget hearing on Tuesday afternoon.

Among overall complaints among Aldermen on the City Council Budget Committee, the recycling program comes up time and again. Some say residents aren’t getting adequate instructions about exactly what should be recycled and how, and the program has changed. WBBM’s Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports.

Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Charles Williams acknowledged the concerns of Committee Chairman Alderman Carrie Austin.

“We are working with recycling partners right now…again, recycling is an issue to address very vigorously in the coming years, so we get our recycling to improve. We know we have challenges ahead,” Williams said.

Williams admits Chicago’s recycling program, which has gone through some changes, is not as successful as officials would hope. But he said, it’s a nationwide problem.

He agrees with Alderman Joe Moore that recycling is succeeding in San Francisco, where the culture is a bit more attuned.

“A lot of it is done, not just because the people are different out there, but because there has been an aggressive public education effort over many, many years,” Williams said.

Moore said Chicago should fund more aggressive public education efforts and Commissioner Williams agrees.

“Budget has increased our budget going into 2018 for that effort. We’ve gone from $250,000 to $400,000, so it has increased. In addition to that, we are also working with the recycling partnership. They are going to help us produce a television commercial that we are hoping to get out,” he said.

Several Aldermen also have concerns about rat problems, illegal dumping, and tree trimming. Those are perennial issues.

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Bears Stand Pat At Trade Deadline

By Chris Emma–

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — While the NFL world was busy with a flurry of transactions, general manager Ryan Pace and his Bears stood pat as Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT deadline passed.

The Bears made a trade last Wednesday when they acquired receiver Dontrelle Inman from the Chargers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick. Inman was inactive in New Orleans on Sunday, but coach John Fox expects him to acclimate during the bye week and emerge into a role, potentially as soon as the Bears (3-5) face the Packers (4-3)on Nov. 12.

Four-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton was drawing interest from several teams, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. However, he remained put with the Bears.

Several receivers were available on the trade market, with the Bills acquiring Kelvin Benjamin from the Panthers. But the Steeers’ Martavis Bryant, the Colts’ T.Y. Hilton and the Dolphins’ Jarvis Landry remained put.

The most notable trade came when the 49ers acquired quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots in exchange for a second-round pick Monday night. The Eagles also acquired running back Jay Ajayi from the Dolphins in exchange for a fourth-round pick.

Fox was surprised at the busy nature of this trade deadline.

“It happens again in a lot of professional sports,” Fox said. “I think in the past, I don’t know why there wasn’t enough. Maybe it was financial, taking over contracts. But there does seem to be more action this year, and I can’t really paint the reason why. I think it’s good for the game. It’s always been a part of it, and an interesting part for sure.”

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.

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‘Get Out’: Vandals Hit New Pilsen Restaurants With Graffiti Telling Them To Leave

CHICAGO (CBS) — Two upscale restaurants in Pilsen have been hit by vandals with graffiti that tells them to leave the neighborhood.

The act is believed to be a response to the gentrification of the changing Mexican community.

“We woke up and we were greeted by a lot of spray paint that was letting us know that a certain group of people don’t welcome this space being here. Which is unfortunate for us, at least – you know?” said Stephen Gillanders.

Stephen Gillanders is the chef and owner of S.K.Y. Restaurant, which is set to open in less than three weeks at 18th and Allport.

“The entire face of the building had been marked up,” he said.

Employees of the soon-to-open restaurant spent the day Tuesday washing away the messages left by vandals, demanding that non-Mexican owners here and across the street get out of Pilsen. The messages contained anti-white gentrification hate messages.

Stephen Gillanders is the chef and owner of S.K.Y. Restaurant, which is set to open in less than three weeks at 18th and Allport. (WBBM/Steve Miller)

“I’m Filipino. My wife’s Korean. Not to say that if we were white, it would be understandable. But we’re not. I don’t know that we necessarily fit the profile that they’re unhappy with,” he said. “We’re trying to do what we can to have jobs here. A place where people hang out. We live here. We want to be a part of Pilsen. We want the opportunity to live here.

“To think that a couple of people are trying to scare us or make a statement – it’s not going to change that we’re here now,” Gillanders said.

And most residents, like Maria, who chose not to give her last name, welcome them.

Employees of the soon-to-open restaurant spent the day Tuesday washing away the messages left by vandals, demanding that non-Mexican owners here and across the street get out of Pilsen. The messages contained anti-white gentrification hate messages. (WBBM/Steve Miller)

“I’m really upset. This should not happen here. We are a very diverse neighborhood. Everybody is welcome here,” she said.

Gillanders said the graffiti comes a few days after activists met in the neigbhorhood to protest gentrification, accusing new business owners of indirectly causing rents to rise and pushing poor people out.

Neither police or residents are linking the group to the graffiti, but Alderman Daniel Solis said whoever did this needs to punished.

“The question of how to deal with gentrification is a legitimate one, but that tactic of using racist methods to say that is not welcomed, not acceptable and will not be tolerated,’ Ald. Solis said.

At this point, no one is in custody, but police are asking residents to call if they have information and businesses in the neigbhorhood are asked to check their security cameras.

There’s also a meeting on Wednesday among retailers, community groups and police.

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Shepkowski: An Apology On Behalf Of Illinois On Halloween

By Nick Shepkowski–

(CBS) I was born in Joliet in 1986 and in the 31 years since, I’ve spent my entire life as an Illinois resident. And as a lifelong resident, I need to say something to the rest of the country.

I’m sorry. I’m very sorry.

Earlier Tuesday, I came across this tweet from Business Insider:

The most popular Halloween 2017 candy in every US state https://t.co/1BM4ee5ezg http://pic.twitter.com/hHGU5zZh74

— Business Insider (@businessinsider) October 26, 2017

What in the actual hell, Illinois (and California, South Carolina and Utah for that matter)?

There’s no excuse to give out Almond Joy as your Halloween candy.

I don’t care if it was on a super-discount (it only was because it sucks and doesn’t sell), if it was the only candy left when you went last-minute shopping (because it sucks and nobody wants it) or if one of your kids told you they loved it (they lied). There’s absolutely no justifiable reason to hand out Almond Joy as your candy of choice this or any Halloween.

Think of it this way – if you walk into a candy store and can have anything, what is it you’re selecting?

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups might be a generic answer, but they’re legendary for a reason. Sure, it’s boring to say, but the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter make this the Babe Ruth of candy. Nothing is comparable in its time.

Snickers are probably as close as anything gets to a Reese’s but are still a ways back, and that’s no knock on Snickers.

Shortly after you’ll find Butterfinger, Twix, Milky Way, Hershey, Crunch, Mr. Goodbar, Kit Kat, Whatchamacallit? and 100 Grand Bars on the chocolate side while Twizzlers, Nerds, Dots, Sour Patch Kids are just some of the viable options on the non-chocolate side.

Dear God, you’re selecting almost anything but Almond Joy.

Old, extremely hard and nasty almonds with a cheap chocolate covering?

Keep. It.

Now imagine being a kid walking up to your house this Halloween, all excited to be trick-or-treating and dressed up as dinosaur or zombie or whatever it is kids spent quality time making their costumes to be this fall. Imagine putting all that work in and being rewarded with — or should I say punished with — an Almond Joy.

Friends, I’m not saying I endorse this kind of behavior, but I’m warning you, this is the kind of act that will get your house egged later in the night.

I guess if you’re looking for at least one positive though, at least you didn’t go with Mounds or Candy Corn.

Happy Halloween.

Nick Shepkowski is a weekend host at 670 The Score and produces The Bernstein and Goff Show each weekday from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.  You can find all of his work here and follow him on Twitter @Shep670.

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Levine: Pitching The Priority For The Cubs This Offseason

By Bruce Levine–

(CBS) Replacing 339 innings from the starting rotation will be the biggest challenge for the Cubs front office this season.

That’s how many innings that right-hander Jake Arrieta and right-hander John Lackey combined to log in 2017. With Arrieta expected to be too costly for the Cubs in free agency and many believing Lackey will retire, Cubs executives Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer must concentrate on addressing the rotation holes.

The pitching in the Cubs’ farm system has shown promise and been praised, but it’s still not ready for the big leagues yet. So the Cubs will need to rely on trades and free agency this offseason to add a couple starters and also address a bullpen that needs shored up.

The Epstein-Hoyer regime is one that has traditionally proved to be proactive. Already since being eliminated from the playoffs, the Cubs have agreed to a deal with Jim Hickey to become their new pitching coach after the exit of Chris Bosio. Hickey has a great reputation for fixing talented-but-flawed relievers.

On top of that, there are several pitchers in Tampa Bay, where Hickey coached the past 11 seasons, who could help Chicago address the likely losses of Arrieta, Lackey and closer Wade Davis as well. In his end-of-season press conference, Epstein made clear the Cubs want Arrieta and Davis back while adding there’s only so much they can control.

Arrieta was 14-10 with a 3.53 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 30 starts. Davis had 32 saves, a 2.30 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 58 2/3 innings.

“We would love to have Wade Davis back and the same for Jake,” Epstein said. “They are two quality pitchers and are elite at what they do. They have tremendous track records. We all know that it is more complicated than that. Wanting doesn’t mean having. It is a complicated landscape in the offseason. Free agency is a right that is earned. Sometimes you only get one crack at it. They must do what they should do going forward for themselves and their families. From our perspective, we would love to have them both back.”

The Cubs must make some tough choices on spending both money and player assets. By acquiring left-hander Jose Quintana from the White Sox in a July trade, they’ve assured themselves a quality starting pitcher under team-friendly contract control for the next three years. It’s expected the Cubs will try to make another similar move, perhaps chasing Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija (three years, $59 million left on his deal) or Rays right-hander Chris Archer (four years and $34 million left if two team options are exercised).

Samardzija, 32, has three years and about $59 million left on his deal. Archer, 29, has four years and $34 million left on his, if two team options are exercised in 2020 and 2021. Both are believed to be available should the right offer present itself.

As the Cubs gauge the trade market, the have to brace themselves for the loss of a young slugger or two like Ian Happ or Kyle Schwarber, moves that would be painful-but-necessary functions of adding pitching depth.

“We have tough choices to make,” Epstein said. “We have a lot of players getting to different points in their careers. This is the connection to salary structure and players getting raises. We look beyond next year and future free-agent classes, to things we must do to keep this all going another three years and three years after that.”

Dodgers right-hander Yu Darvish and Arrieta will be the top pitchers available in free agency. Right-hander Alex Cobb, who has spent his entire career with the Rays and under Hickey’s direction, is another starter the Cubs will want to consider.

The pitching market could get more star-studded, though. Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto and Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka both have opt-out clauses they can exercise in their long-term contracts. They must act shortly after the World Series ends. If they hit the market, that would change more dynamics.

Economic stability is an essential part of doing business in years to come for the Cubs, whose revenue streams will continue to flow with a huge television deal on the horizon in 2020 for the franchise. The Cubs’ ticket and licensing revenue streams are near the top of baseball and will be counted on for 2018 and beyond.

The Cubs will also attempt to sign some of their young stars like Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras, Addison Russell and Javier Baez to long-term deals before their arbitration years kick in. Bryant and Russell are arbitration-eligible this offseason before they qualify for “Super Two” status.

“It would be nice,” Epstein said of wrapping up deals with young players. “I don’t think it is essential if it doesn’t happen. We don’t talk about our efforts to do that on purpose. (The media) would make it a story and tease on it. You would cover the negotiations. I don’t think that is productive for anyone. We have made attempts in the past at a lot of different players. We have not been able to get it done. I am sure at some point in the future, we will re-engage. If we can, great. That will mean it was something the player was interested in and made sense for the organization to.”

Bruce Levine covers the Cubs and White Sox for 670 The Score and CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @MLBBruceLevine.

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Construction Crew Strikes Gas Main Causing Natural Gas Leak In Skokie

CHICAGO (CBS) — Emergency crews were called Tuesday afternoon to one of the parking lots of the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie.

Skokie Police said a construction crew struck a natural gas main shortly before 2 p.m., while working in the parking lot between Nordstrom’s and Skokie Boulevard, on the southeast side of the mall.

Nicor was on the scene within minutes. The Skokie Fire Department stood by as a precaution.

Police said no roads were closed, and personnel at Nordstrom’s, Maggiano’s and Barnes & Noble, the closest stores, all told WBBM that they remained open, as usual.

No injuries were reported.

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Best Non-Beef Burgers In Chicago

By Michelle Guilbeau

Looking for an excellent burger in Chicago, but prefer a non-beef alternative? Consider and try the following burger choices in Chicago, you will not be disappointed and a new favorite burger joint may be found in the process. Here are the 5 best non-beef burgers in Chicago.

DMK Burger Bar
2954 North Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 360-8686
www.dmkburgerbar.com

DMK Burger Bar does the burger right. The restaurant offers many options for non-traditional burgers such as the turkey burger and veggie burger.  For those who prefer to skip the bun, a portobello bun is available.  Artisan cheese and many other garnishments are available to make a non-traditional burger a delectable delight. The extremely hungry burger fanatics can even make any burger a double, it is not possible to walk away from DMK Burger Bar hungry. The Chicago style fries, milkshakes, wine and beer also compliment the incredible burger selection.

Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap
41 East Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-0400www.jakemelnicks.com

The must try at Jake Melnick’s are the Turkey burger and Veggie burger.  The hand crafted turkey comes with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and swiss. The Veggie burger is a black bean and brown rice patty.  It is topped with BBQ sauce and cheese elegantly placed on a whole wheat sunflower seed bun.  These non-traditional and delicious burger choices are served with french fries. Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap also offers monthly food specials which are necessary to experience, be sure to check out the website for the current monthly specials.

River Roast
315 N. Lasalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100http://ift.tt/1CjqJXE

Looking for the exquisite burger that is a one of a kind? Savor the Lobster burger at River Roast along with the smashed avocado, heirloom tomato and a Brioche bun.  The unique flavors of this non-traditional burger will tantalize the taste buds and will be one of those food items that will be craved the minute you walk out the restaurant.  The side items at River Roast are fresh and food to be savored, you cannot go wrong with anything ordered at River Roast.  However, it is imperative to run…not walk to get your hands on the Lobster burger.

Related:  Best Places For Iced Coffee In Chicago

Butcher & The Burger
1021 West Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 697-3735http://ift.tt/2z1BurK

Burger lovers looking for a nice variety of non-traditional burger options should look no further than Butcher and the Burger. The burger selection is second to none and examples of the non-traditional burger options are: Turkey burger, Lentil Brown Rice burger, Salmon burger and Shrimp burger.  The menu options are unique, detailed and want for nothing. There is a burger for everyone on the menu at Butcher and The Burger, be sure to not be in a rush when visiting as you will want to take the time to explore the menu options.

Tavern On Little Fort
4128 North Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 360-1869
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Tavern On Little Fort offers a delicious Turkey burger which includes Havarti cheese, BBQ, butter pickles and a Brioche bun. The rugged bar which is reminiscent of an old saloon is the perfect place to enjoy this non-traditional burger.

Related: Best Biscuits And Gravy In Chicago

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Chicago, Surrounding Suburbs’ 2017 Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Hours

CHICAGO (CBS) — It’s Halloween and it is time to grab a bag, through on your costume and hit the town to gather loads of candy!

Although Halloween, Oct. 31, falls on a Tuesday this year and it is a weeknight, Chicago and it’s surrounding suburbs are still observing the holiday on the exact date. But don’t worry, most cities are holding trick-or-treat hours early, so that everyone can get to bed on time.

So whether you spent months planning your costume or you grabbed one last night, you have your costume on, are all dressed up and now the question is where to go?

Here are the trick or treat times for local cities:

Chicago
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Northern Suburbs:
– Deerfield 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Evanston 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Glencoe 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Glenview 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Highland Park 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Highwood 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Kenilworth – after school until Dusk
– Lake Bluff 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Lake Forest 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Libertyville 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Lincolnwood 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Northbrook 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Northfield 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Skokie 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Vernon Hills 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Wilmette 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Winnetka – after school until Dusk

Northwestern Suburbs:
– Addison 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Arlington Heights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Bensenville 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Barrington 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Bartlett 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Bloomingdale 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Buffalo Grove 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Des Plaines – no mandated hours
– Elk Grove Village 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Franklin Park 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Grayslake 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Hoffman Estates 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Itasca 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Mount Prospect 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Niles 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Norridge 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Palatine 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Park Ridge 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Prospect Heights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Rolling Meadows 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Roselle 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Rosemont 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Schaumburg 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Wheeling 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Wood Dale 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Western Suburbs:
– Berwyn 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
– Bolingbrook 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Brookfield 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Burr Ridge 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Carol Stream 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Dairen 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Downers Grove – no mandated hours
– Elmhurst 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Forest Park 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Glen Ellyn 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Glendale Heights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Hillside 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Hinsdale – no mandated hours
– La Grange 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Lisle 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Lombard 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Melrose Park 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Naperville – no mandated hours
– Oak Brook 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Oak Park 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– West Chicago 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Westmont 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Wheaton 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Woodridge 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Southwestern Suburbs:
– Alsip 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Blue Island 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Braidwood 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Bridgeview 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Chicago Heights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Chicago Ridge 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Crest Hill 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Homer Glen 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Joliet 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Justice 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Lemont 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
– Lockport 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– New Lenox 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Oak Forest 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Oak Lawn 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Orland Park 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Palos Heights 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Palos Hills 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Palos Park – no mandated hours
– Park Forest 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Plainfield 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Romeoville 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Tinley Park 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Willowbrook 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Willow Springs 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Worth 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

South Suburbs:
– Beecher 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Flossmoor 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Frankfort 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Homewood 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Matteson 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Mokena 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Monee 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Orland Hills 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Richton Park 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Sauk Village 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– South Holland 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Summit 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Thorton 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Oak Lawn 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Bears ‘Tossing Around’ Possibility Of Kevin White Returning This Season

By Chris Emma–

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Admittedly, Bears coach John Fox had no intention of answering the question of injured receiver Kevin White possibly returning this season. But he did say it’s something the Bears have “tossed around” in discussions.

White is eligible to return from injured reserve after he suffered a fractured scapula in the season opener. He was placed on IR days later and has spent the required six weeks for a return designation to practice. White is one of several Bears players who are candidates to potentially play again this season, along with defensive back Deiondre’ Hall (ankle) and potentially safety Quintin Demps (fractured forearm).

A new league bylaw passed in May allows two players to return from IR after the six-week shutdown period. Designating a player to return opens a 14-day window for practicing before a team can either activate its player or keep him on IR. In all, players must miss at least eight games.

“That’s been kind of tossed around, not really seriously discussed,” Fox said of White possibly returning. “He’s back in the building. He has been in meetings. He has spent time with the players. I think those things are important. Even just watching other people do it, even though it’s not your experience, I think you can learn from other people’s mistakes or you can learn just by watching and getting a better understanding. So he’s in the building. We haven’t really discussed seriously at this point about if he can come back. But he’s eligible.”

The Bears are in desperate need for production at receiver after losing White and Cameron Meredith to injuries. Veteran Markus Wheaton has also been sidelined with a groin injury that has hampered the offense.

Among wide receivers, Kendall Wright leads the Bears with 22 catches for 259 yards and a touchdown on the season. The team is hoping Dontrelle Inman — acquired through a trade with the Chargers last week — can help fill a void. Running back Tarik Cohen is the leading pass catcher with 28 receptions.

The No. 7 overall pick in 2015, White has 21 career receptions and has played in just five games, finishing three. He has finished the last two seasons on injured reserve.

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.

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‘There’s Nobody Like The Three Of Us’: Hot Bench Judges Discuss Their Show

“Hot Bench” is not your average courtroom program. The show created by Judge Judy Sheindlin is the only three-judge bench on television and is now in its fourth season. Judge Patricia DiMango, Judge Tanya Acker and Judge Michael Corriero seek justice by arguing the merits of cases in an entertaining and informative fashion. Viewers get to see cameras that follow the judges into chambers where they hash out the facts and majority rules.

The three judges chatted with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith about the new season of the show, their legal careers and why “Hot Bench” is unlike any other courtroom show on television.

DJ Sixsmith: How has “Hot Bench” changed your lives and careers?

Judge Patricia DiMango: That’s a really good question. For me, it’s changed me because I’ve had to accept that I’m no longer the sole decider in the cases I’m doing. I’ve had to be open minded about listening to the perspectives of other jurors who are brilliant and have experience and are fair. I think it has helped me to be a little bit more open about different positions before I jump in there with my decision.

Judge Tanya Acker: The show has changed me a lot. I’m the only one of the three of us, who was not a judge before the show. I’m an advocate and a lawyer. When I had this opportunity, it really gave me a chance to try to see the process from the other side and to really dig into both sides. Lawyers have to do that if they want to represent a client effectively. But, it’s another thing entirely to have to take a step back and review the case with the objectivity of a fair decision maker. It’s been a tremendous experience for me.

Judge Michael Corriero: I had to learn how to share decision making. For 28 years, I was on the bench and made all of my own decisions. I’ve had to learn how to share. The chemistry has been just terrific. I’m so blessed to be working with these two bright, intellectual, beautiful women.

DS: What do you find most interesting about the deliberation process?

TA: What I like about it frankly is that it is something audiences don’t get to see. It’s something lawyers don’t get to normally see. If you work for a judge like I did in real life, you don’t get to see judges in conference. It offers the audience a look at something most people are unaware of.

PD: I think people love to go where they are not allowed. If it’s taboo or off limits, people like to go there. When we offer people the opportunity to be in this place, they embrace it. They love it because they know what we are thinking and where we are going. I think that’s a tremendous aspect to the public.

MC: I think the presence of the cameras really cause us to raise our game because we have to be focused and we have to explain our thinking in a way that the audience will understand. It’s fascinating and it keeps us sharp.

DS: Why is Hot Bench different from other court room shows on television?

PD: Like I say all the time, there are three of us! It’s the three of us that make it different. It’s the way the three of us work together. It’s the way that we are the same and the way that we are different that really makes our show special.

MC: There’s nobody like the three of us.

TA: We’re part of the Judge Judy TV family now. We’ve got a solid team of folks behind us, real veterans. We are ushered into this process by the best in the business. We have a lot going for us.

DS: There are some interesting and wild cases on the show this year. What makes a case interesting?

PD: Mostly I think it’s the litigants and something a little off beat. When you have characters in front of you and interesting people who are passionate about the stances they take, you feed off of that as a judge. You feed off their issues and their humor. I think they create what makes the most interesting show on television.

DS: The Palm Restaurant recently added your caricatures to a group of illustrations featuring many celebrities. What did you guys think when you saw your faces on the wall?

PD and TA: We have arrived!

MC: We made it!

Check your local listings for “Hot Bench” or visit hotbench.tv 

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Lake County Deputies Save 25th Person From Opioid Overdose This Year

CHICAGO (CBS) — The Lake County sheriff’s office saved a 25th person from overdosing on opioids this year on Friday.

At 11:44 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were called to a parking lot in the 20500 block of North Rand Road in north suburban Deer Park for a report of an overdose, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies found a 23-year-old man unconscious and not breathing inside in the passenger seat of a vehicle, sheriff’s police said. The other people inside the vehicle told the deputies that the man injected heroin and lost consciousness.

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Sheriff’s deputies administered Naloxone and the man regained consciousness and began breathing again. He was taken to a local hospital for assessment.

Sheriff Mark Curran said, “It’s clear we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic – and our statistics prove this.  This year alone, we’ve saved the lives of 25 people to opioid overdose. …We want the community to know – if you are in need of help, just ask!  Please visit our website to see a list of resources available to you and your loved ones.”

Of the 25 people saved by the sheriff’s office this year, the average age is 29, the statement said.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2017. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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Phil Simms Weighs In On Implications Of Jimmy Garoppolo Trade

By Matt Citak

The NFL trade deadline has historically been a quiet time around the league. However, that has not been the case this year, as several big name players have been dealt to new teams in the last 24 hours. Pro Bowl running back Jay Ajayi was sent to the Philadelphia Eagles, while three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Duane Brown is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks. But, the biggest trade deadline splash came Monday night, when the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal that sent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers in exchange for a 2018 second round pick.

Garoppolo had been Tom Brady’s backup in New England since he was drafted out of Eastern Illinois in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. It wasn’t until Brady was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season that Garoppolo saw extended playing time. The young quarterback completed 42-of-59 passes (71.2 percent) for 496 yards and four touchdowns in just a game and a half before having to leave during the second quarter of New England’s 31-24 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins with a shoulder injury.

In acquiring Garoppolo, general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan, and the entire 49ers organization hope they have finally found the franchise quarterback they have been in search of for years. But, the trade has some major implications for a few other clubs around the league as well. Garoppolo was Brady’s backup, the only other quarterback on New England’s roster, and at one point seen as Brady’s successor. By trading him, Bill Belichick and the Patriots are putting all of their eggs into the Tom Brady basket, hoping their star quarterback can continue to play at this high level well into his 40s. In addition, the 49ers were seen as one of the favorites to land quarterback Kirk Cousins, if he were to part ways with the Redskins, in free agency next offseason. This trade most likely takes San Francisco out of the running for Cousins, who could now decide to re-sign in Washington.

CBS Sports and INSIDE THE NFL analyst Phil Simms weighed in on the trade that sent Garoppolo to San Francisco, and what the deal could mean for the 49ers, the Patriots, and Kirk Cousins.

Simms, along with Boomer Esiason, Ray Lewis, and James Brown break down this and other NFL storylines all season long each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime’s Inside The NFL.

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CBS Local Sports: The big news today is the trade between the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers. Did Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers just grab their potential franchise quarterback by acquiring Jimmy Garoppolo?

Phil Simms: San Francisco absolutely grabbed their franchise quarterback. They would not have done this just to try to win a couple games here at the end of the year. I’m sure they thought about this even before the draft last year. “Hey what would it take to go get Jimmy Garoppolo?” But they couldn’t get it done. They probably didn’t look into it too deeply because there were so many other problems around their football team. He’s got experience now. They’ve really worked him hard up in New England. He played a couple games last season. He’s gotten so many reps during training camp and preseason games. I look at him as an experienced quarterback that’s going to work out well for the 49ers.

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CBS Local Sports: What does the fallout of this trade mean for Kirk Cousins and his future?

Phil Simms: Kirk Cousins isn’t worried about it. He’s in a great situation. He’s playing well once again this year. Now I think I can safely say he is not going to sign with the 49ers this offseason. But there are still other teams out there that are going to look at him and say, “Hey he could be the answer to put our team over the top.” And that’s true. He could.

However, the Washington Redskins realize they’ve got a pretty good thing going down there in D.C. They’ve been unlucky with the injuries, but they’ve got great skill people. And, do you want to upset the quarterback situation and change that, when you think you’ve got the building blocks there to have a team that can really compete, go to the playoffs and be a factor? This 49ers trade is going to stop all of those rumors and thoughts [about San Francisco signing Cousins], and we’re going to see Kirk Cousins sign a long-term deal in Washington.

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CBS Local Sports: This trade also represents the New England Patriots going all-in with Tom Brady. Is this a smart move to make with a 40-year-old quarterback?

Phil Simms: If you want greatness in the NFL, you’ve got to take some chances and you’ve got to gamble. Is this a little bit of a gamble for New England? Yes it is a little bit of a risk. But the Patriots have shown [that they can compete with any quarterback], just like last year when Tom Brady was suspended for four games. If Jacoby Brissett and Jimmy Garoppolo don’t both get hurt, they’re going to go 4-0. And it was going to be an easy 4-0. I’m not saying they’re going to win the Super Bowl if Tom Brady gets hurt, but they have faith in their offensive line, their system, and what they’re doing. I’m sure they have a quarterback in mind who they’re going to bring in to back up Tom Brady, and the transition is going to be pretty easy. The Patriots are thinking this through and through. This wasn’t just a sudden move by the New England Patriots.

Matt Citak is a producer for CBS Local Sports and a proud Vanderbilt alum. Follow him on Twitter or send comments to mcitak@cbs.com.

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Zach Miller ‘Progressing Well,’ At Top Of Mind For Bears Teammates

By Chris Emma—

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – Bears tight end Zach Miller remained top of mind for coaches and teammates at Halas Hall on Tuesday as he continues to recover from vascular surgery on his left leg in a New Orleans hospital.

Miller is “progressing well” after an emergency procedure Sunday night, coach John Fox said. Miller suffered a torn popliteal artery after his left leg bent in reverse attempting to make a touchdown catch in the 20-12 loss to the Saints. Team doctors recognized his slipping pulse and rushed him to the hospital, where the procedure was done with great urgency amid concerns that he could lose his left leg if action wasn’t taken quickly.

Miller remains with his wife and father in New Orleans, while his mother is taking care of his three kids, even bringing them to Halas Hall for the Bears’ Halloween party on Monday night. Teammates have been thinking of Miller ever since the serious situation occurred.

“It’s scary,” Akiem Hicks said. “You want the best for your boys. I couldn’t really explain the emotion. It’s tough, it’s really tough.”

Fox held a team meeting Monday morning to address Miller’s situation and provide clarity to his players. As they worked through the loss to the Saints, there were plenty of thoughts of Miller.

Players have been texting words of encouragement to Miller. The Bears also have a team representative by Miller’s side who’s passing along messages from teammates.

The serious nature of the injury would warrant emotions from the locker room no matter who the player is. As it is, Miller is one of the most respected members of the team and considered a uniting force. Fox described Miller as the kind of player whom teammates and even coaches rally around.

After being signed to the Bears prior to Week 1, receiver Tre McBride was greeted on the practice field by Miller, who went out of his way to make him feel welcomed. It’s the same way he has treated all other teammates, including fellow tight end Daniel Brown, who has spent time at Miller’s house and enjoyed dinner with his family. The veteran Miller is known as one to look out for younger teammates.

“Our relationship goes beyond football,” Brown said. “And it continues, it will. He’s got some things that he’s going through. But I sent him my condolences and some encouragement just to let him know that we’re thinking about him.”

Added Hicks: “When it comes to being a human being, I don’t there’s more of a caring, charismatic gentleman – on and off the field. He plays the game hard, but he’s easy to talk to and somebody I consider to be a good friend.”

The respect for Miller is strong throughout the league. Fox was fielding calls from Jacksonville, where Miller fought back from several injuries over the four seasons with the Jaguars. On Tuesday, players from the Saints were planning to visit Miller in his New Orleans hospital.

Miller has dealt with injuries to his foot, calf, Achilles, shoulder and head in his career. He missed three straight seasons from 2012-’14 but returned to find success with the Bears.

What does that say about him?

“That he’s not a quitter,” Hicks said. “That no matter what adversity he sees, he’s going to do his best to overcome it.”

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.

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Chicago’s Mental Health Clinics: Doing More With Less

CHICAGO (CBS) — During the latest round of City Council budget hearings, Chicago’s health director says more mental health services are now available for residents even though there are fewer city-run clinics.

Aldermen reflected health advocates’ concerns for the future since the city turned over operation of one of its mental health clinics to the Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

“The CPH intend to close another clinic next year to increase staff at the four remaining clinics, then the following year cut staff again saying you don’t need as many staff because there are only four clinics,” Ald. Ricardo Muñoz said.

Public Health Comr. Dr. Julie Morita says the city believes it needs five clinics, and gave up one to improve services at that Roseland clinic.

“We left that space because they could provide more comprehensive services than we could provide,” Dr. Morita said. “And it allowed us to then ramp up and increase our sport within the five clinics that we have.”

There are no plans to close any of them, but some still worry that Chicago’s mental health services might suffer due to the city’s public heath budget.

“We had a numerous amount of mental clinic shops close — how are we doing in addressing those concerns?” Ald. Aerial Roboroz questioned.

What was once 12 clinics, has now been cut down to six.

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Bulls, Cubs, Bears Break Out Their Best Halloween Costumes

(CBS) In the name of the Halloween spirit, members of the Bulls, Cubs and Bears were among those showcasing their best costumes up in recent days.

Lauri Markkanen remains the only good thing about this Bulls season http://pic.twitter.com/trWiCi7v95

— Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) October 31, 2017

Today's Special: Sideshow Dog Burger (Rolos on the side) #ItsAStretchIKnow #IsAHotDogABurger? #LouiseBelcherIsMyHero #BobsBurgers http://pic.twitter.com/jcX9b1fICn

— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) October 31, 2017

I wanna go someplace where we know somebody who can plug us into the social pipeline. I’m talking about a little place called New Orleans! http://pic.twitter.com/Jrxa0Lov3I

— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) October 28, 2017

Mitch Trubisky as Jackie Moon for Halloween… http://pic.twitter.com/eLR47VHwgD

— Keeping It Heel (@KeepingItHeel) October 31, 2017

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Advocate For Crime Victims Accuses State Sen. Ira Silverstein Of Sexual Harassment

CHICAGO (CBS) — A political activist has accused Illinois State Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) of sexually harassing her while the two were working on legislation to help crime victims last year.

During a House committe hearing about sexual harassment by lawmakers, lobbyists, and staffers in Springfield, Mothers on a Mission to Stop Violence founder Denise Rotheimer detailed a pattern of harassment by Silverstein, accusing him of invading her privacy.

“He would Facebook me at midnight, call me at midnight,” she said. “You have no idea the torment.”

A Republican now running for state representative, Rotheimer helped author a 2011 law to increase penalties for violent sex offenders. She said she was working with Silverstein to pass legislation to help crime victims get free legal representation during ongoing criminal cases, when the senator killed the bill because he thought she had a boyfriend.

“Once I explained to him I don’t have a boyfriend, my bill came back alive,” Rotheimer said.

Rotheimer said she felt like she “had no control in the situation” because of the senator’s power to move or block her legislation. She said she asked her local state’s attorney to take her place in writing the bill, because she couldn’t take Silverstein’s behavior anymore.

“He had so much power over me, and the mind games he played, the tactics he played, and he knew this is my heart,” she said.

Rotheimer claimed Silverstein would tell her things like “You look like a movie star. I like having meetings with you, because you’re pretty to look at.”

“It dumbfounds me to think that any person thinks a woman wants to be told she’s intoxicating, especially if you’re a married man,” Rotheimer added. “It’s so unfortunate that we are used for whatever is going on.”

She said Silverstein’s comments and phone calls took a physical toll:

“I ended up six weeks in a crisis. I lost 20 pounds. My hair fell out. I was so scared that I would have to admit myself into a hospital, because I went down to like 109 pounds,” she said.

Rotheimer said she filed a complaint with Senate President John Cullerton’s office.

“I want him to answer for it, and to know that it is wrong, it is unconscionable, and I for one do not tolerate it,” she said.

Cullerton’s office said they received the complaint in November 2016, and referred the matter to the General Assembly’s Legislative Inspector General’s office and Legislative Ethics Commission.

The Legislative Inspector General position has been vacant for years.

Reached by WBBM Newsradio, Silverstein said “I apologize if I made her feel uncomfortable. I will wait for the ethics commission’s results.”

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Two Dead, Including Former Cop, In Plainfield Murder-Suicide

CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was killed and her ex-husband, a former Chicago Police officer, was found dead later Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide in southwest suburban Plainfield.

About 12:30 p.m., officers were called when Elaine M. Zene, 65, was shot in the parking lot of a Jewel-Osco at 1340 S. Route 59 in Plainfield, according to Plainfield Police Chief John Konopek and the Will County coroner’s office.

Zene, who lived in Woodridge, was taken to Bolingbrook Hospital, where she died at 1:08 p.m., according to the coroner’s office. Preliminary autopsy results found she suffered multiple gunshot wounds, but it did not rule on final cause and manner of death pending further reports.

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A short time later, investigators identified a suspect and went to a home on Walnut Circuit near 119th Street in Plainfield, Konopek said. When officers arrived, they heard a gunshot, and a SWAT team and other police agencies were called to set up a perimeter.

When officers were unable to make contact with a person inside, a SWAT team was sent in and found Raymond T. Zene, 72, dead inside a vehicle in the garage, authorities said. The Plainfield resident is believed to have shot himself in the chest.

Raymond Zene was a Chicago Police officer from 1966-96.

Preliminary autopsy results found he suffered a gunshot wound, but did not rule on final cause and manner of death pending further reports, the coroner’s office said.

The two incidents are being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide, Konopek said. He said the victims were once married.

“There is no lingering threat to the community,” he said.

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Mike Pereira Stunned By NFL’s Overturn Of Zach Miller TD Catch, Concerned About Direction Of Replay Review

(CBS) NFL officials’ decision to overturn on replay review what was initially ruled a touchdown catch by Bears tight end Zach Miller in his team’s loss to the Saints on Sunday so stunned former NFL vice president of officiating and Fox Sports rules expert Mike Pereira that had the the initial call been an incompletion, Pereira believes there was enough video evidence to overturn it to a touchdown catch.

The reasoning for the overturn was somewhat muddled, with referee Carl Cheffers citing Miller’s failure to “survive the ground” because he “temporarily lost control of the ball.” That wasn’t a sufficient reasoning in the minds of Pereira and Dean Blandino, who left his post as the vice president of officiating in April and also works on Fox broadcasts now.

Pereira emphasized that “slight movement” of the football isn’t a reason for overturning an initial call on the field because that can occur even with control of the ball. You need clear evidence of lost possession to overturn a call.

“We look at this play — Dean Blandino, who was making these decisions last year, he’s now with us — he and I were breaking down the play yesterday in LA and we concluded that had they ruled that incomplete that we would’ve reversed that to a touchdown,” Pereira said on the Spiegel and Parkins Show on Tuesday. “There’s where you’re looking at it and saying, ‘Whoa, where is this disconnect here?’ Zach’s going to the ground. We all get that. He doesn’t lose possession on the way to the ground. He hits the ground in obvious pain, rolls over on his back still with possession of the ball, then lets it go. Dean really invented this language last year when he said ‘you have to survive the ground when you hit the ground.’ Which means if you hit the ground, in that moment when your entire body hits the ground, if the ball comes loose, it’s an incomplete pass. But if you survive the ground — there has to be an end, and the end is determined by when you roll over — if the ball comes out after you roll over, it’s complete. The process is over. And for the life of us, we just can’t figure out how that play ruled on the field as a touchdown, what was so clear and so obvious to reverse that to an incomplete pass.”

Pereira expressed great concern about how “common sense” has more or less been legislated out of replay review in the name of technicalities. The reason for that is because “judgment” is now allowed in replay review, which Pereira believes shouldn’t exist. He pointed out that the original intention of video review was to provide facts that weren’t visible to real time to the naked eye.

Blandino shares Pereira’s view in that regard, Pereira said.

“We’re getting very concerned that the NFL office in getting way too technical in looking at these plays and making changes on the field that to us don’t make any sense,” Pereira said.

“I’m also not only not satisfied with their explanation, but I’m concerned with the direction they’re going in replay because we saw it really three times this past weekend where the decision that was made was really contrary to the basic premise of officiating, where you only make changes if there is indisputable visual evidence. It’s now called clear and obvious, clear and obvious evidence.”

Pereira summed the chaos and confusion up best with one line.

“We’re getting rulings that 50 drunk guys in a bar don’t agree with,” Pereira said.

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When Is Daylight Saving Time? Why Do We Set The Clocks Back?

CBS Local — As the country prepares to turn their clocks back on Nov. 5, many people will be asking questions about why we get an extra hour of sleep this weekend. Here is everything you’ll need to know about the end of Daylight Saving Time.

When do we set the clocks back?

Americans will turn the clock back one hour at 2 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, Nov. 5. “Falling back” marks the end of the Daylight Saving Time which started on March 12. Since 2007, the change in the time has been four weeks longer than it was originally. President George W. Bush signed an extension to the practice as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Why do we observe Daylight Saving Time?

The idea reportedly goes all the way back to the founding fathers when Benjamin Franklin wrote of the need to conserve energy and light throughout the year. The concept moved forward into the 20th century as electricity conservation played a major role during both World Wars. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act that made any state following Daylight Saving Time practices follow the same schedule for changing their clocks.

Do we still need Daylight Saving Time?

According to timeanddate.com, less than 40 percent of the world still observes Daylight Saving Time. Several U.S. states have begun to argue that system is outdated and does not save the country any energy usage. States like Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire have considered switching time zones to avoid the practice all together.

When does Daylight Saving Time come back?

For all the sun lovers who will be eagerly awaiting Daylight Saving Time’s return in 2018, Americans will spring ahead on Sunday, March 11. Until then, the days will continue to get shorter as we approach the Winter solstice on Dec. 21. The shortest day of the year will last just over nine hours this year.

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Hillary Clinton Laments ‘New Cold War’ During Book Signing In Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — Hillary Clinton brought her current book tour to Chicago Monday, and told a crowd that Russian interference in the presidential election is a “clear and present danger.”

Clinton said if she were president, she would form a commission to look into the role social media has on elections. “We need to make it clear to these incredible tech companies, that every one of us uses, that they’ve got to be part of the solution — not part of the problem.”

Clinton went on to say that Russia is engaged in a new kind of Cold War.

“No foreign power in modern history has attacked us with so few consequences.”

She says social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, must disclose more about where content comes from, and that President Trump should enforce Congressionally-backed sanctions against Russia.

Some of those in attendance at the Auditorium Theatre remarked on the timing of Clinton’s visit, which came on the same day as charges against Present Trump’s former campaign manager were disclosed.

Hundreds stood in line to get an autographed copy of Hillary Clinton’s political memoir, at The Book Stall in Winnetka on Monday. (Helen Marshall/WBBM)

“It’s a little bit of positive karma for her,” one woman said.

Clinton avoided direct references to the charges against Paul Manafort, but did say her book, “What Happened,” has a “great” chapter about Russian interference in the presidential campaign.

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After scripted remarks Clinton took questions from author and moderator Cheryl Strayed about how she’s dressing up for Halloween.

“I think I will maybe come as the president,” Clinton retorted.

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Will County Joins Effort To Preserve Endangered Species

CHICAGO (CBS) — The Will County Forest Preserve District has joined a long-time DuPage County effort to preserve a type of turtle that’s native to Illinois.

The hatchlings are being kept at an undisclosed location for protection from poachers, but you can see Buddy, a 12-year-old Blanding’s turtle, at the Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. (Photo: Bernie Tafoya/WBBM)

Known to some as “smiling turtles,” there are 49 Blanding’s turtles currently being cared for in Will County. Their shells are the size of a half-dollar coin.

“They’re in big trouble in the wild. The wild populations are not doing well,” says Chris Guttman on baby Blanding’s turtles.

Guttman, who is a facility supervisor for the Will County Forest Preserve District, says the hatchlings (young animals who have recently emerged from their eggs) will be released into the wild in about a year when they are bigger and therefore more able to fend for themselves.

“Raccoons, coyotes, skunks will raid the nests. In some areas, over 90 percent of the nests are lost. They just have too easy of access to them,” Guttman said.

He added that Blanding’s turtles have also been run over by cars, and have been part of an illegal pet trade. Taking care of the turtles for the next year will make it less likely they’ll be eaten when released.

“This helps prevent some of those early losses,” said Gutmann. “We’re giving them a fighting chance.”

Once those turtles are released, the Forest Preserve District will get another batch to shelter for a year.

Since 1996, the DuPage County Forest Preserve District has been raising baby Blanding’s and later releasing them into the wild. So far, 3,000 of the turtles have been released.

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Keeping Your Pets Safe This Halloween

CHICAGO (CBS) — Halloween is a busy day for veterinarians, as candy is the most common hazard for pets.

Chocolate is toxic for dogs, and for those pets trying to sneak a snack, candy wrappers can cause vomiting or potentially block a pet’s digestive system.

Dr. David Gonsky, who is the founder and chief medical officer at West Loop Veterinary Care, says it’s best to keep your pet inside during the Trick-or-Treat time of the holiday.

“Some people love to play pranks and unfortunately some of our cats, especially black cats, are really at risk during Halloween,” Dr. Gonsky said. “If you have those kinds of pets, keep them inside — it’s just safest for them.”

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According to the Anti-Cruelty Society, wires and plugs from electrical lights can also post a threat to pets. “Electrical shock from chewing on cords or injury from plastic or glass bulbs is possible,” the organization’s website says. “Make sure they are kept out of your pet’s reach.”

Dr. Gonsky added that costumes with masks could also cause anxiety for dogs and cats because they can’t read facial clues.

If you think your pet may have ingested something harmful, the Anti-Cruelty Society recommends calling your vet or nearest animal hospital immediately.

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