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A few years ago, on our way to a friend’s gig at Durty Nellie’s, we found ourselves on the wrong side of a Metra crossing gate. Tonight, the same thing happened to someone in Bensenville. Three people were reported to have suffered minor injuries. It was much less devastating that it could have because the train clipped the vehicle, rather than broadsiding it. Perhaps towns that have railway crossings should consider better management of the roads near the tracks when winter storms come through. I admit that I am a little more wary of my surroundings when I come across train tracks, but sometimes bad stuff can’t be avoided.

So, those crazy kids at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook have found themselves quite infamous this week. A powder puff game gone bad, some say. I say, however, it’s just a large group of kids being kids. Unfortunately, I think this is probably closer to the truth: they were being animals. What will come of this all? Who knows?
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So, it looks like Saddam has rejected the ultimatum given to him. And not even two hours after the deadline, the US has sent a volley of bunker buster missiles on some intelligence that said they had a unique opportunity of some sort. And I’ve been watching WGN, and they’ve been showing syndicated shows for the last couple hours. So, I’ve missed what’s happened since about 10 PM central. Can anyone fill in the blanks for me? And since I probably won’t get back to my blog until well into tomorrow, fill in those blanks, too