Extra Extra: CPS Bans Sweets And Energy Drinks
- Chicago Public Schools officials instituted a new healthier snack and beverage policy on Wednesday. It bans energy drinks, Gatorade and whole milk. It also sets health standards for vending machines and discourages the selling or distribution of sweets as fundraisers or rewards. [NBC]
- Authorities seized 600 pounds of marijuana in a suburban drug bust. [ABC7]
- The "Englewood Four," who spent much of their lives in prison for a rape and murder they didn’t commit, say police ignored evidence that could have cleared them. [Sun-Times]
- After witnessing a robbery, a bystander put out her cane to trip the purse snatcher, leading to his capture. [Huff Post]
- Attorneys for Burge torture victims say they don’t trust Alvarez to be fair and want her taken off the case. [Sun-Times]
- Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall took a picture of himself and accidentally included a fellow Bear’s ass in it. [Deadspin]
- This eyeless dog in Terre Haute can still play fetch. [CBS]
