Boy eats used condom at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corp has been sued by a woman who said her two-year-old son ate a used condom he found in the play area of one of its restaurants in Chicago. Anishi Spencer filed the complaint against the fast-food restaurant chain in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of herself and her sons, Jonathan Hines and … [Read the full story]
Alzheimer’s sufferer found with maggots in her ear
The family of an elderly woman whose ear was infested with almost 60 maggots is suing her nursing home for negligence and emotional distress. Catherine McCann, 92, from Chicago, has severe Alzheimer’s and because she is unable to speak or care for herself, her husband pays $10,000-a-month for her to live in a skilled nursing … [Read the full story]
Calm down…Bikini Basketball is nearly here!
As you already know, Bikini Basketball is almost upon us (Ozzie News – Bikini Basketball is coming…and so will you October 1, 2012). So we thought we’d give you all an idea of what you’re in store for the the season starts. Here is Abby Lynn of Miami Spice. The sports world was facing two … [Read the full story]
On this day…in 1879
On this day in 1879, Sandor Herz—the future John Hertz, the man behind what will one day be the world’s largest car-rental company—is born in present-day Slovakia. Hertz immigrated to America with his family as a child and grew up in Chicago. In 1915, he founded the Yellow Cab Company in Chicago as a means … [Read the full story]
Chuck Berry collapsed on stage
VETERAN rock ‘n’ roll star Chuck Berry has collapsed on stage, prompting fears about the 84-year-old’s health. Berry, whose 50s hits include Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B Goode, had to be helped off stage after he collapsed over a piano. Paramedics tried to take him to hospital but the singer insisted he did not … [Read the full story]
Raquel Welch is still hot at 70
She is often cast in the role of grandmother nowadays but Raquel Welch could still get away with playing parts cast to women half her age. The glamorous actress just turned 70, but you would never know it by looking at her! With hardly a line on her face, the stunning star added a bit … [Read the full story]
Yoda the cat has 4 ears
Meet Yoda, a household pet born with an extra pair of ears. Couple Valerie and Ted Rock, from Chicago, took the cat in two years ago after they visited a local bar, where a group of drinkers were handing the animal around and making fun of him. Since being adopted by the Rocks and after … [Read the full story]
Kangaroos spotted in the USA
Just like puma and panthers being spotted in Australia and Europe, kangaroos have also been seen not within their original habitat. Kangaroos have been seen often in the United States since the Mid 1960s. A man had reported a kangaroo on his porch early one morning in Chicago on October 18, 1974. Patrolmen Byrne and … [Read the full story]
