when the police pulled up he tried to take off... >> an uptown man sprang into action overnight after he spotted an assault and robbery happening in the street near his home >> jackie is off this evening >> police have charged this man with criminal sexual assault and robbery in the attack. it is an incident that could have been much worse if it had not been for the actions of that good samaritan >> the attack happened early

sunday morning... here in the 44-hundred block of north sheridan road... the uptown neighborhood. not exactly the best neighborhood. it always seemed a little sketchy but it never seemed that dangerous. a lot of drugs, gang activity tom schabow is a neighbor... some may say hero now, for stepping up to do a neighborly thing, just as he got home from work about 1-30 this morning. i heard a woman yelling for help and came downstairs. saw a guy on top of her. called the police once i realized what was going on. and when the police got here he tried taking off and i ended up taking him to the ground. police stepped in to grab the guy and took him into custody. he was trying to rape and possibly murder this woman. the woman, was just coming home herself... attacked on the sidewalk, police tape still marks the area.... alerting others to what happened... most now hearing a suspect is behind bars. thats a big relief.. dont have to worry about that. my girlfriend.. now i have to worry about her coming home late. and getting attacked or robbed or anything. so, its just another thing to think about.

on the uptown facebook page... tom is being praised for his actions... coming to the aide of this victim... whos certainly roughed up but her life spared, because someone she didnt even know until now, took a stand. just reacted.. i heard a woman yelling for help and there really wasnt anything else to do but to help unfortunately so many people dont help in this neighborhood and dont help in this world and there just needs to be more people who stand up and help people. in uptown, sean lewis, wgn news. >> the nephew of the former mayor will make his first appearance in eight courtroom tomorrow. he has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. >> he was processed at 26 and california on friday. he was not booked into the county jail. his

whereabouts tonight are unknown. tomorrow he is due in court for the first time >> richard vanecko is facing a count of involuntary manslaughter. he was processed at the leighton criminal court building, friday afternoon. police took his mugshot...and his fingerprints. the 38 year old nephew of former mayor richard daley...now lives in costa mesa, california. the charge stems from the death of david koschman. during an altercation on division street... koschman was knocked to the ground.. hit his head..and later died. that was in 2004. with a special prosecutor -- dan webb-- appointed in april... a special grand jury....re- examined the case. and..the indictment came down, last monday... the grand jury concluding: vanecko "recklessly performed acts ... likely to cause death or great bodily harm to another.." that finding was validation.. for koschman's mother and her attorneys who believe-- for 8 years.. vanecko was protected by clout... the initial investigation botched. i think failures speak volumes....of that

investigation... not so. no favoritism, according to vanecko's attorneys... there were no charges -- they say -- because the facts didn't warrant them. on monday -- vanecko makes his first appearance in court. he's expected to post 10- thousand dollars bond, and will be released to await trial. >> if he is convicted he could face up to five years in prison or probation. his arraignment is tomorrow morning and before things get started the tribune reports the judge to oversee all the appointment of this special prosecutor will also oversee the judge assignment for this case. to avoid any claim of unfair and as he will have a machine it right there on the bench with him that will randomly assigned

a courtroom >> police have charged a man in a series of fires set early this morning in the alley of a northwest side neighborhood. the 23 year-old is charged with arson for five garage and trash dumpster fires. he lives about four blocks from where he set the fires. he was wearing a t- shirt with the chicago fire department's logo as well as engine company numbers but city records show nobody with his name is employed by the fire department. in addition cars were ruins and a nearby doctor's office sustained fire and electrical damage >> police arrested a man at a bar early this morning after he allegedly stabbed another man in the bathroom. the victim said his attacker jumped out of a sterile waving a broken beer bottle and slashing his neck. a third man entered the room and

helped hold the attacker until police arrived. the victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. the 23 year-old was arrested >> former university of illinois football standout posted half a million dollars bond tonight and was released from an irving texas jail. the current dallas cowboys defensive lineman is charged with manslaughter in the death of his teammate and friend. police say he was driving drunk when he crashed his car early saturday morning. today he issued a statement from behind bars expressing grief and sorrow over the crash. if convicted he could face 20 years in prison >> chicago is poised to break an 18 year-old record tomorrow. a record for no snow. remember these scenes from winters past? we have not seen any of that in

quite a while. a record tying the 280 days. if it does not snow tomorrow we will get a new record. the last time chicago went this long between snowfalls was in 1994. there have been traces of snowfall in suburban areas but not enough to be considered measurable snow >> any chance of snow to larger ramsey? >>tomorrow? >> the full forecast in just a few minutes >> also a special honor for illinoisa special honor for illinois senate president for his work on a bill that would get more people a driver's license >>

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after a fire on the south side. the fire broke out around 5:00 this morning in this two-story building. the injured man was taken to the hospital after he experienced problems breathing due to smoke inhalation. it took firefighters about an hour-and- a-half to put out the blaze >> the fates of three sudanese

high school basketball players -- attending mooseheart high school south of batavia -- will be decided behind closed doors tomorrow. the illinois high school association will decide whether the towering african basketball players will be allowed to play for the school. mooseheart high's player recruiting practices are also under secret investigation. the media and public will not be allowed to attend tomorrow's hearing in downstate bloomington. mooseheart high bills itself as a private residential child care facility for needy children. >> police were on the streets today passing out fliers in hopes of finding a witness to the apparent hit-and-run death of a local teenager. the 18 year-old was on his way home after a friday night out with friends when he was struck by a vehicle. police found him just after 1230 about 2 mi. from his

home. they performed cpr but he was declared dead on the scene from head and neck injuries >> chicagos latino community honored illinois senate president for his leadership in passing highway safety legislation helping undocumented immigrants. the ceremony took place in pilsen. the new law will help of nearly 250,000 immigrant drivers in illinois to get licenses and insurance. >> the reason why we need to pass this legislation... so that everybody will be safe

>> senate bill 957 passed with bipartisan support and a veto- proof supermajority. the bill goes to the house in january >> for the ninth year sweet home chicago held its brunch fundraiser for the wings charity today at the four seasons hotel. women in need growing stronger brought together more than 200 youngsters and their parents for the events. it benefits women and children affected by domestic violence. the benefit was expected to raise more than a half million dollars for the safe house >> girls helping girls... that's what it was all about today at "la rabida" children's hospital. teen volunteers visited the hospital to help some of the

patients enjoy a little holiday sparkle. with donations from "frankie's on the park" a lincoln park boutique, the girls were able to choose dresses, have their nails polished and enjoy some light hearted moments with their visitors and hospital staff. la rabida hospital specializes in treating chronic illnesses and developmental disabilites in children. >> chaplains and football players from the chicago police department teamed up today for a good cause. the chaplains in members of the c p d football team the chicago enforcers held their inaugural toy drive today. officers and friends and family gathered to watch the bears game share some food and collect hundreds of toys. their mission is to bring and cheer to underprivileged children and let them know that chicago police officers care >> sad news this week for students at st. gregory the great high-school on the north

side. after 75 years the school website has reported that this year will be its last. plan on a lack of financial sustainability and the variety of general maintenance expenses. students were told they would be accepted at holy trinity high school if they choose to continue in a catholic school and would not have to pay more for tuition than what they are currently paying the newest restaurant in chicago's popular market district is quickly becoming one of the area's most popular. next our restaurant critic visits the restaurant >> later union station gets into the holiday spirit with activities for the whole family... break

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get our free "nsate of the air" app at lung.org. chicagos fulton river district is quickly becoming a hotbed for popular restaurants. and the latest addition, la sirena clandestina, is serving up its own take on some latin- inspired dishes. chicago tribune restaurant critic phil vettel says theyll fit right in. >> a dining hotspot... "the hidden mermaid" cute, but tiny spot. seats only 40. brazilian

dishes... >> latin local... i am not brazilian... just things i like... >> i am a mid-western guy... i lived in brazil as a kid... i was married to an >> empanadas... goat cheese, tomato olive... >> swordfish... charcoaled

rabbit... >> brazilians cheese puffs... >> seafood dishes are a must... >> dessert... cocoanut cheesecake... >> i give it a2 stars... no reservations at this restaurant . >> for more on this week's

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getting a little bit of snow tomorrow... more than 10 in. hit minnesota. we are not expecting anything like that. today the high temperature was 41 degrees . currently 40 degrees. look at the cold air... across the chicago area... numbers above the normal high for the state. winds speeds 10-20 mph tonight.

visibility... fog most of the day, but turning to normal. wind chill advisory'sies... tornado warning to the south... arkansas had to tornadoes toda2 tornadoes today... snow

tonight... mostly cloudy skies low temperature of 31 degrees. tomorrow... temps in the 30s. tuesday another cold one... >> still to come tonight... a

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eight-k run, but santa claus and a couple of his reindeer helped draw a good crowd for the rudolph ramble. the runners' antlers were handed out by race organizers, the bright red noses came courtesy of the cold weather. more than two-thousand runners turned out for the fund raiser benefitting lurie children's hospital. runners donated toys that will make their way to children spending the holidays at lurie. >> ronald mcdonald house charities of chicago and northwest indiana hosted its family holiday party today. it was for families staying at ronald mcdonald house near the children's hospital where their children are receiving life- saving care. there was food and fun for the families whose holidays otherwise might not be too bright because of medical circumstances >> a lackluster week at movie

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i've been living with hearing loss for more than 50 years. me and my sister have been wearing hearing aids for most of our lives. but it's not a solution for everyone with hearing loss. i suffered hearing loss while serving my country as an army specialist in iraq. the damage i suffered in combat is making it even harder to fit back in as a civilian. when i was growing up, understanding my teachers was really difficult. i started to lose my hearing in college. social situations became awkward. it was hard for me to tell my friends about my hearing loss. 50 million people in this country have hearing loss. that includes one in five teenagers. 60 percent of the veterans returning from iraq and afghanistan have suffered hearing loss. with your help we can restore hearing. help make hearing loss a thing of the past. we are just some of the many faces of hearing loss. hearing health foundation is working to restore hearing.

to learn more about their research for a cure visit hearing health foundation dot org. a public service from hearing health foundation. chicago's union station was overrun by acrobats and elves today. even santa claus showed up at the great hall where metra held its holiday celebration, "it's a wonderful ride." for several hours this afternoon, families were treated to everything from face painting to visits with santa to circus performances. "the midnight circus" ... chicago's renowned troupe of acrobats, clowns, musicians and other performers, provided the entertainment. metra even served up treats on some of its trains.

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