Extra, Extra

By Prescott Carlson in News on Apr 14, 2009 11:00PM

• There might be good left in the world after all -- The Windy Citizen tells the tale of the Pittsburgh Samaritan who set out to Chicago to do good deeds for strangers he found on Craigslist.
• A husband and wife were arrested after they were caught at a South Barrington theater recording the Hannah Montana movie with a video camera. Authorities claim a subsequent search of their house turned up over 44,000 bootleg DVDs and CDs. Fortunately we were able to get a copy for our private collection before the bust.
• It might get a whole lot riskier to drive on a suspended license -- Alderman Tom Allen (38th) is pushing an ordinance that would allow police to impound your vehicle if you get caught.
• The CTA inches closer to having all of their bus routes on the Bus Tracker system -- 19 more go online Monday, bringing the total to 129 out of 153.
• Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell writes about her breast cancer diagnosis, joining colleague Lacy Banks who is also documenting his battle with brain and prostate cancer.
• A cab smashed into the front of Petterino's restaurant downtown this afternoon. The driver says he was picking up a fare and another car hit him from behind.