Baby girl shot to death, a dying mother`s strength, social media saves child: Chat Room
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On Tuesday's Chat Room, Sun-Times Splash Editor Susanna Negovan and lifestyle consultant Rochelle Trotter discussed the shooting death of a 6-month-old baby girl, the strength of a mother diagnosed with ALS and how social media saved a 12-year-old boy from committing suicide.
Father Michael Pfleger posted this on Facebook around 8 a.m. on Tuesday: "6 Month old Shot multiple times.....What the hell have we become? Before the Sun sets today somebody has to turn in the Shooter........SPEAK UP!"
Pfleger created that status after hearing 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins did not survive the five gunshot wounds sustained Monday afternoon, when she and her father were shot multiple times as he changed her diaper in their parked minivan.
He spoke with the Chat Room ladies about the escalating gang and gun violence in Chicago, and about how the shooters are not scared of the police. But the community's opinion of them does matter – and if residents can find the courage to speak up and turn in the guilty, maybe the violence could dissipate in our bullet-ridden city.
It's easy to take life for granted, but the video of a mother diagnosed with ALS – Lou Gehrig's disease will stop and make you think. Susan Spencer Wendel is a wife and mother of three. With possibly only months to live, she has decided to make the most out of the time she has left.
Social media has used to bully in the past, but the Chat ladies came across an example of how it has been used to help a young boy. Thousands of people sent texts and support to a young boy who had set a suicide date on his phone – for his 13th birthday – after his mother took to social media for help.
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
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Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:24 GMT
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
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Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers.
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Usually when you think makeover, you think of revamping your wardrobe or beauty routine. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi wants to show you how to do a different kind of makeover – a cell phone makeover!
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FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
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Fitness guru and NBA wife Larsa Pippen showed how you can get long and lean for bathing suit season with help from her favorite Midtown Athletic Club trainer Diane Gillis and a pair of hand weights.
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Summer is almost here, and that means spending time outside, in the sun! Baby Gizmo's Hollie Shultz shared some sun safety tips to protect your little one's skin this summer.
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Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
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Thursday, May 16 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:22:46 GMT
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Patti Vasquez, Anna Davlantes listened to how Angela Rose overcame sexual assault and discussed domestic violence with Dr. Daniela Schreier.
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