Extra, Extra
By Marcus Gilmer in News on Feb 20, 2009 12:00AM
- Chicago Police are investigating what seems to be a serial rapist terrorizing the Bucktown neighborhood after another attack of a woman leaving the Western Ave. Blue Line stop.
- Former pro-wrestling star Verne Gagne is in hot water after a man he threw to the ground in a nursing home died as a result of the incident.
- On the eve of the 10th anniversary of Gene Siskel's death, former partner-in-criticism Roger Ebert gives a heartfelt remembrance of Siskel.
- The Reader's Whet Moser takes a long, interesting look at the Sen. Burris situation, special elections, and the 5th Congressional District race that's well worth a read.
- The Sun-Times has promoted Donald Hayner from managing editor to the new Editor-in-Chief, replacing Michael Cooke, who split last week to take the same position at the Toronto Star.
- Ashton Kutcher is filming a new movie in which he plays a quarterback. If this picture is any indication of the help he's getting for the role, we can't wait to see the whole thing go down in flames. [via Deadspin]
- Don't forget, Cubs fans: single game tickets go on sale tomorrow.