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Extra Extra: Groupon Stock Bounces Back

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Apr 12, 2012 11:00PM


  • After seven straight trading days of losses, Groupon's stock started to rebound today, shooting up 9 percent. Since Groupon admitted to accounting problems, it had lost 28 percent of its share price. [Crain's]

  • The death toll now stands at 18 horses in that McHenry barn fire. [ABC7]

  • Two men have been charged with skimming bank accounts through ATM info. [CBS]

  • The man accused of raping a teen in Sycamore 50 years ago has been acquitted, but he still faces charges for a 1957 murder. [Sun-Times]

  • Chicago band Gold Motel is holding a competition on Instagram to see who can take the best photo for their album cover. [Loud Loop Press]

  • So what's the deal with a meteor sighting last night? [Tribune]