Midday News Links

Two were killed by a Metra train near Cicero this morning. [Chicago Breaking News]
A 15-year-old girl, distraught her parents were considering euthanizing the family dog, took the dog and ran off in a minivan. Both the dog and the girl are dead. [Sun-Times]
The tab for cleaning up the Blizzaster? $372,000. [Sun-Times]
Ald. Ed Burke was among the people passing out flyers this morning warning residents in his ward to be on alert after a 7-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. [ABC 7]
The Illinois Treasurer's office is offering to refund deposits made by families to the state's Bright Start program after the state ran out of money for matching funds. [Crain's]
The Chicago Teachers Union is joining this weekend's Gay Pride Parade. [CNC]
A man shot and killed in Bridgeport this morning was a recent parolee. [Chicago Breaking News]
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the hiring of 500 disadvantaged youth through a summer jobs program. [Chicago Breaking News]