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Clockwise from top left are Alan Dunlap, Floyd Slusher, Mark Bumgarner and Stephen Field. They are among the men about whom the Boy Scouts of America had received molestation allegations. (Handout) Thousands of pages of files contain disturbing incidents of abuse within one of America's most respected organizations between 1965 and 1985 and reveal its long struggle to keep pedophiles out of its ranks. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said today she wants a City Hall insider caught up in an ethics probe to resign from the obscure county board job she gave him last year. Chicago Public Schools is simultaneously increasing its awareness of the dangers of severe allergies and stocking more of the EpiPen shots used to treat them this academic year. The deadline for candidates to file their petitions to run for thousands of local offices across the state in April falls on Christmas Eve this year — and that's not making municipal clerks very merry. |
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NewsPreckwinkle wants $1-a-pack cigarette tax hikeThe tax on pack of smokes would rise by a buck in Cook County next year, which would leave Chicago with the second-highest per-pack tax in the nation, under County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's new budget proposal. BusinessGoogle shares tank on weak, leaked earningsGoogle Inc. stunned Wall Street on Thursday with a significant miss on both revenue and earnings, wiping 9 percent off its market value. The Motorola Mobility unit contributed $525 million to the loss. SportsCutler hoping for 'clean game' vs. LionsJay Cutler had his head handed to him last November by the Detroit Lions ... well, at least his headgear. Arts & EntertainmentTaylor Swift: 'Stakes higher now' on 'Red'Google the word "love" and you¿ll get 8 billion results. Apparently it¿s a popular subject. Taylor Swift has never needed a search engine to tell her this.Since her major label debut at the age of 16, Swift has rocketed to stardom with songs that,... LifestylesHow about a little social media?When Apple announces the iPad mini, here are 5 smaller-screen-friendly apps to watch to get your social fix Opinion and columnistsZorn: Romney's mistake: In 'ghazzers' he trustedThe second presidential debate may be best remembered for Mitt Romney's unintentionally amusing phrase, "binders full of women." But the best line of the night was President Barack Obama's muted request, "Please proceed, governor." 
TravelWyoming wonderOn the western edge of Wyoming, a mile above sea level, surrounded by the 13,000-foot peaks of the Teton Range, Jackson Hole is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Food & Dining
Tin Fish: Deconstructing the menuNow 10 years old, Tin fish is an object lesson in knowing one's market, thoughtful pricing and kitchen flexibility. HealthHiking with kidsHiking is a wonderful way to reconnect with your family. Not only are you getting exercise, you're also getting away from the distractions of TV and computers. CarsFirst drive: 2013 Nissan PathfinderOne of the last automakers to offer a three-row crossover, Nissan is reworking the aging Pathfinder to compete with the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Real EstateBulls' Deng lists town homeChicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is asking $535,000 for his three-bedroom home in a gated community. |
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