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View In Browser February 7, 2019 chicagotribune.com Daywatch Inside Bill Daley's insurance exam scandal: Beers, an altered test and a passing grade Thursday, Feb 7 Bill Daley's insurance exam scandal has resurfaced and ties to City Hall scandals have emerged as he runs for Chicago mayor, an office held by his brother and father. Read More » A mom's plea, shouted from the edge of a murder scene: 'Pick my son up like he's human' When the men in the white van finally came to take her son's body off the sidewalk, Sabrina Jones warned them from across 79th Street that she was watching. "Pick my son up like he's human," she commanded from a gas station parking lot. Read More » 'I feel cheated': For some South Side Chicago residents, losing 2 Target stores isn't just an economic blow With the recent closing of two Target stores and a Marshall's on Chicago's South Side, bricks and mortar have been replaced with worry and disappointment. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Toni Preckwinkle faces slew of attacks in Chicago mayor's forum During a debate hosted by Crain's Chicago Business and WGN Radio, Toni Preckwinkle found herself on the receiving end of a number of opponents' political shots, from her status as a leader of the Cook County Democratic Party establishment to her ties to embattled Ald. Edward Burke. Read More » Park District watchdog says Grant Park nonprofit president operated with little oversight, raised funds district never saw A major investigation into the Grant Park Conservancy and its leader, Bob O'Neill, is included in a report released by Inspector General Will Fletcher. Read More » 'It is what it is' — Residents along Kankakee River in Will County deal with flooding after ice jam A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Will and Grundy counties after flash flooding began Wednesday morning along the Kankakee River, leading to rescues and evacuations in the area after the breakup of a miles-long ice jam near Wilmington, according to the National Weather Service. WATCH: Kankakee River ice jam Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Cubs' last hurrah on WGN-TV could be a tearjerker We've been hearing about the proposed Cubs Channel for so long now it has lessened the impact of the swan song. But it's still sad to see the Cubs leaving WGN-TV, a partner through thick and (mostly) thin. Read More » You be the critic: Vote in our Reader's Choice Dining Awards  Our dining team has compiled 15 categories, such as best sandwich shop and best coffee roaster, to be decided by readers like you. Head online each day from now through February 20 to vote for your favorite spots. One lucky winner will be invited to tag along with a guest with restaurant critic Phil Vettel as he reviews a new restaurant opening in Chicago. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Chicago Tribune | 160 N. Stetson Ave., Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Daywatch newsletter.