The "code of silence" brought a suburban murder trial to a halt last summer, when prosecutors attempted to argue that Antonio Aguilar Jr. and Robert Meza shot into a window in west suburban Addison, hoping to hit a rival gang member. Instead, Lorenzo Salazar-Cortez, 22, a bystander with no gang affiliation, was killed. Although Meza had already been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in the shooting, he still said nothing when he took the stand to testify about Aguilar's involvement. "I apologize, sir, but I cannot answer any questions," Meza said to Judge George Bakalis via the Huffington Post. more ›

Police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide in Addison. A man, his wife, and their two children were found in the house when police arrived on the scene earlier this morning. Addison police spokeswoman Officer Megan Freeman told the Tribune, "Preliminary investigation indicates this was not a random act of violence, but an isolated incident at this location." [Tribune] more ›

Most Sox fans know about the arguments about whether or where to relocate the team over the years. Notably, the team was considering a move down to Florida, but do you remember when the team was ready to say Na-Na-Na-Na-Hey-Hey to the South Side in favor of.... more ›