Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 15
- Driver charged with killing Sophie Allen had multiple DUIs, revoked license, drug convictions (ABC)
- Darlene Kerber, 61, killed in 3-vehicle Winnetka crash Monday night (Tribune)
- Semi crash resulted in large amount of honey spilled across I-65 in NW Indiana (ABC)
- Readers respond to (slightly stupid) Tribune editorial proposing big ideas to address congestion
- Misericordia hopes Peterson/Ridge stop will bring foot traffic to Hearts and Flour Bakery (CBS)
- Metra and Marines Reserve hosted Toys for Tots drive at all downtown stations (CBS)
- CTA Holiday Train makes North Shore stops: "It’s a family tradition" (Tribune)
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