The Chicagoist will be launching later but in the meantime please enjoy our archives.

Extra Extra: Pet Piranha Bites Off Part Of Toddler's Finger

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Jun 22, 2012 11:00PM


  • A family's pet piranha bit off the tip of a toddler's finger. The family had first assumed their pit bull had bitten the child, but they found the tip of her finger when they cut open the piranha. [Tribune]

  • Gov. Quinn signed legislation Thursday requiring state retirees to pay part of their health insurance they currently receive for little or no contributions. [Tribune]

  • A man was robbed and beaten in front of the Flat Iron building in Wicker Park early Friday morning. [CBS]

  • A former Chicago police officer was killed in Afghanistan. [ABC7]

  • First Lady Michelle Obama will join Gov. Pat Quinn next week at the signing of legislation designed to support military spouses. [NBC]