Extra, Extra

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jun 10, 2008 12:20AM

Sure, it's stupid, but mama loves a 60 Minutes joke.

Flooding in Wisconsin destroys homes, resorts and a man-made lake. [Trib]

Todd Kramer will be representing Illinois at the International Tree Climbing Championships. Go Todd! [Trib]

A Blommer Chocolate Company employee died yesterday after inhaling an ammonia-like gas at the factory. Geraldo Castillo was 30. [CBS 2]

Rev. Michael Pfleger will be back at St. Sabina's June 16. [S-T]

We know, we know: Gas in Chicago is expensive. But this map looks at the percentage of income spent on gasoline, and Cook County residents have it pretty good.

Patrick Swayze is coming back to Chicago! This excites me to an embarrassing degree. I admit: I am crazy for Swayze. [Trib]

Complaints Choir of Chicago video, now with subtitles.