Dying on DCFS’ watch
A joint investigation between the Sun-Times and WBEZ looks into the dramatic increase in neglect and deaths of children who were under the watch of the Department of Child and Family Services. And in developing news, the DCFS director stepped down today, citing a fight with cancer. [Faces of Failure, Case Studies]
Obamacare changes
A large chunk of House Democrats defected and voted alongside Republicans in favor of a bill extending insurance plans otherwise facing cancellation. [WaPo]
Rahm’s Chicago
Politico dives into the reign of Rahm thus far. [Politico]
The Ballad of Rob Ford
All that’s really important to know is that somehow Rob Ford is still mayor of Toronto. [TorStar]
GOP’s “Super” plan
The GOP is trying to put together a “Midwestern Super Tuesday” for the 2016 presidential primaries to help raise their primary profile with the likelihood of a Hillary Clinton nomination rising. [Sun-Times]
Growth?
China announced plans to ease the one-child limit for families and end labor camps so … a win? [N.Y. Times]
Typhoon aid
As the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan fluctuates, aid is finally trickling in. [BBC]
Bad call
It’s probation for a CPD officer who made a phony 911 call. [Sun-Times]
Another look
More instant replay is coming to baseball next year. [Deadspin]
No bloom on the Rose
Looks like D-Rose is “unlikely” for tonight’s game in Toronto. [Sun-Times]
The Bright One
The media has a habit of calling every Obama administration scandal “Obama’s Katrina.” I take umbrage with that statement. [Sun-Times]
Commute
Sudoku; Weather; Traffic; CTA; Metra; Flight delays
And finally
If you somehow missed it, spend your evening catching up on the story of BatKid and try not to cry. [Live blog, SF Gate]