Extra, Extra

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Dec 23, 2008 11:00PM

Another fantastic skyline shot from rjseg1

It's not just the airports that are experiencing delays; there's been some trouble for Amtrak trains, including one from Union Station to Portland, Oregon and Seattle that was stuck for almost 24 hours. Safe travels to everyone.
So, what is it like being the brother of Gov. Blagojevich?
Interesting yet unsurprising excerpts from an interview with state Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
A man was ejected from his car after a crash on the Dan Ryan, falling 40 feet and surviving. In one of the biggest understatements we've heard in a long time, a doctor called the man "very lucky." Talk about a Christmas miracle.
There's a pinball tournament happening in Schaumburg. No reports yet of total domination by a deaf, dumb, and blind boy.
Fall Out Boy made both Tankboy's and Lizz's Best Of Local Bands 2008 lists (I dig it, too). But never fear, Pete Wentz is here to ruin all the fun.