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Extra Extra: Driver In I-55 Crash Charged

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 22, 2014 11:00PM

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  • Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, of Leesburg, Ind., the driver who hit three stopped cars in Monday's crash on i-55 near Chanhannon, was charged with a host of crimes Tuesday including false recording of commercial driving records of duty status and failure to maintain a record of duty status. [Tribune]
  • A pro-Israel rally drew over 500 people to the Israeli consulate downtown this afternoon, as well as pro-Palestine crowd outside the secure area. [Sun-Times]
  • Former Alderman Robert Shaw repeats his belief he can challenge Rahm Emanuel for mayor next year. [Reader]
  • Members of the American Postal Workers Union demonstrated outside Staples on North Wabash this afternoon against a partnership that offers postal services at the office supply chain. [Crain's]
  • The Blackhawks will be on national television a National Hockey League-high 20 times this season. [Blackhawks.com]