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Extra Extra: Man Allegedly Slams Baby's Head, Bites Cops During Domestic Dispute

By Jon Graef in News on Jan 18, 2014 10:00PM

  • Police contend a man slammed a baby’s head into the floor and bit police when they responded to calls for help. [Sun-Times]
  • A couple wants to turn an empty storefront under the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop into a community center where folks can fix their appliances and learn new skills. [lndiegogo]
  • A breathtaking display of crony politics in Wisconsin. [Slate]
  • Under a measure passed by City Council this week, six empty lots in Humboldt Park will be sold to a developer for $1 each and turned into affordable housing. [DNAInfo]
  • More drama over at Chicago State. [Trib]

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