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Charges were filed today in the Halloween killing of Back of the Yards resident Leticia Barrera Orlando Avila, 18, was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. [Trib]

It's still snowing, but the snow won't be sticking. At least it's something? [NWS]

Wally Phillips, a mainstay at WGN for over 40 years, died yesterday. He was 82. [WGN]

George Turner, a now-former basketball coach at Walter Payton College Prep, was charged today with sexually assaulting two 15-year-old female students. [CBS 2]

The kidnapped Pomeranian has been returned, and it turns two former Petland employees stole the pricey pooch. Busted. [CBS 2]

Chicago Landmarks as built by third-graders. [Mrs. Beil's Class]

And finally, happy birthday, Mom.