mourning the loss of a 42 year-old department veteran. the horrific crash happened just before 1:00 a.m.. they followed a police pursuit that started at 119 where an officer attempted to pull over a white van that was reportedly stolen. the female driver took off. witnesses say the white van was traveling fast and erratically. the way she was traveling she was very unexperienced in very long. knowing that the speech he was going it was just crazy. she was marching on and off the expressway. after she was going to get back on to the expressway and go that way. >> the van slam into the officer's personal vehicle likely killing him instantly. the officer was reportedly in uniform and on his way home after working a late shift. the police chief tells us that the female driver and a man in the van were taken into custody at the scene. a small amount of marijuana was found. >> the officer terminated chase before the deadly crash. several hours after a procession of police vehicles of should the bodies from the scene to the morgue. he had been on the force for 10 years and a source said he worked in a specialized team that patrolled high crime areas. and is married and father of two children. could have been anybody. it is really sad. the identity of the officer killed has not yet been released in a statement the police superintendent praised the officers dedication and called his death a terrible tragedy. we have learned that inside that white fan was up to 10 lbs. of marijuana. police tell me that she is now being questioned at the headquarters and she lives about one block away. the passenger underwent emergency surgery but they could include reckless homicide or murder. >> the search area for the missing airplane is expanding. u.s. officials tell cnn there is a good chance it is at the bottom of the indian ocean. this development comes amid word that the missing plane could have flown for several hours after the last reading from its transponder. malaysian authorities believe the airliner send pings 4-5 hours after the last transponder signal. suggesting the plane flew to the indian ocean. >> what do you do? you cannot possibly cover the entire indian ocean. the flight disappeared saturday morning after leaving for beijing. reuters reports that the plane might have been hijacked by someone with knowledge of flying planes. >> people coming in and out of malaysia are sending thoughts and prayers to the missing crew and families. 227 passengers and 12 crew members were on board the plane when it disappeared. u.s. airways plane blew a tire. an airline spokesperson told usa today that the boat cost the landing gear to collapse on the runway. the plane skidded to a halt and passengers and crew got awful the plane. two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. it says it looks like the plane bounced before it came to a stop. >> the plane was supposed to fly to fort lauderdale. cassandra's reschedule passengers were rescheduled. >> several people are still unaccounted for as the crews still continue to dig through piles of debris. a federal investigation has been launched into the explosion. investigators say it was likely caused by natural gas leak. more than 70 people injured in the blast. 56 people are now living in temporary shelters. this is the scene after a driver crashed. the storefront window had shattered. it happened just before 3 this morning. no word yet on injuries. the rollover left the woman trapped in the car for almost a half hour before firefighters could pull her how she is being treated at the hospital. state police are still looking for the hit and run driver. was killed last saturday while walking on interstate 88 after the car ran out of gas. he was 1 mi. from his car when he was hit by a vehicle. police are looking for a full- size truck or vehicle. a missing driver side mirror and damage to the head late. a funeral is being held today. >> a police supervisor richter. admitted in federal court that she later sent him sexually suggestive messages. former deputy chief is facing up to five years in prison for lying to the fbi that he never had sex with anyone other than his fiancee. he and knowledge having sex with women other that his future wife in the station. even though he continues to deny the alleged rape. prosecutors are using that allegation to argue for a maximum sentence. a 14 year- old girl accused of killing her younger sister is scheduled to be in court today. the older girl stabbed her sister several times in their home. they say the 14 year-old felt her younger sister did not appreciate all that she did for. the girl's mother was at work at the time of the killing. prosecutors are waiting for the results of a psychiatric evaluation before deciding whether to try the 14 year-old as an adult. she is pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. >> now under investigation by the department of children and family services. three other children have been placed with relatives. they're looking into accusations of neglect. the accusations are not true. she says her daughter may have been playing with a lighter when the fire started. the village board is hearing some complaints about 911 center. the center is privatized this year as a cost- cutting measure. dispatchers handle several calls and an attorney expressed concern over how some calls were being handled. board members said they not been informed of any complaints. a government watchdog group is criticizing the mayor's latest city bond sale. bar almost $900 million to pay the short- term debt and keeps a services running. he faces a reelection campaign next year. the federation says the mayor's new authority to borrow money will allow him to put off any tough decisions about city spending. the federation says it will manifest city government would not have to borrow like that.it will manage city government would not have to borrow money like that. >> anyone caught drinking along the parade route will be fined $1,000. parade watchers can expect a visit from the parade queens. >> the chicago river will turn green a little bit earlier. they say that will help avoid a traffic jam as thousands of people tried to go from the river to the st. patrick's day parade. >> we're learning what led to a man to crash into a crowd. the new evidence presented at the murder trial. >>, or all residents might be getting a refund thanks to the new recreational marijuana taxes. police have identified the man to answer because adeptly car accident at the south by southwest festival. he was drunk when he tried to outrun the officers who wanted to give him a sobriety test. his car plowed into a crowd. to people remained in critical condition. he faces two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault by vehicle. >> the police commander on the scene began testifying against the olympic athlete today. he may have aided the defense's case during his testimony revealed a ballistics expert did not wear gloves when handling the inexpensive watch belonging to him disappeared. the defense has been trying to discredit the handling of evidence. senator dick durbin is on a two day trip to ukraine. they will meet with members of the ukrainian government. also plans to meet with u.s. embassy officials ukrainian civil-rights activists and advocates for democracy. secretary of state john kerry met in london with his russian counterpart to try to head off a military showdown in ukraine. russia has 10,000 troops at the ukrainian border. the united states will take punitive action to isolate russia if they claim control. >> and employed workers collecting jobless benefits are one step closer to an extended deal. a bipartisan deal will extend by five months dating back to december. the benefits affect those out of work for six months or more. the full senate is expected to pass it. call residents might give refunds from the state's new tax on recreational marijuana. 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were coming home from a concert. that is why i am here. a lot of memories in this place. >> the gas station will remain open after the structure is demolished. >> read like camels police camass speed cameras have footage of chicago drivers. drivers should also be aware of in camera on the streets. the growing number of bicyclists few bike cameras as a part of protective gear. >> it can also be an unpredictable obstacle course. close calls are why he regularly documents has committehis commute. there have been a few times where i have been crushed by car. if it was one more inch over. >> drivers to open their car doors and the path of a cyclist. the city fine strivers if a cyclist is heard. >> more cycle this with care must could keep a majority of cases out of court. if a driver's negligence is captured on video you've really good evidence. >> hundred of miles of bike lanes and a popular new bike sharing program. a city push for commuters to be greener. there are more cyclists on 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