Extra Extra: New Lenox Pipeline Explosion May Have Been Caused By Drag-Racing
- The two cars that crashed through a fence causing the explosion of a gas-line were likely drag-racing at the time. Two people were killed. Three were injured. [Tribune]
- They may have been drinking, too. [Patch]
- All five men involved in the crash were from the New Lenox community. [NBC]
- The pipeline has been shut down and will stay that way for up to four days due to the damage, and Enbridge, Inc., says it might affect gasoline prices. [Tribune]
- DePaul students protested a proposed tuition hike. [Sun-Times]
- A clerk with the Maywood courthouse is under scrutiny after the Chicago Crime Commission identified him as a member of the Vice Lords. He says he has no gang affiliation. [Sun-Times]
- Rep. Mike Quigley has called for an investigation of Ron Paul and his travel reimbursements. [Roll Call]
