Joliet police responded to a report about 9:00 p.m. Monday of an armed robbery at the T-Mobile in the 2500 block of West Jefferson, Joliet with an employee shot. An employee in his 20’s suffered minor injuries from a gunshot. Joliet paramedics transported the male victim to a local hospital.

Three masked men entered the store at closing time and demanded money and merchandise. The armed robbers shot an employee and fled with merchandise and money.

Police inside a T-Mobile store investigating an armed robbery and shooting at T-Mobile on Jefferson. Photo courtesy Todd Sherman/YouTube.com/7089540230.

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, announced Monday February 8, 2010 it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS). Associated press is reporting Tuesday February 9, 2010 that over 400,000 are recalled.

No other Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles are involved in this recall.

Some 2010 model year Prius and 2010 HS 250h owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction. Apparently it is early 2010 Prius models that are being recalled. Check with you Toyota dealer or watch the mail for your notice.

Toyota has responded to owner concerns with a running production change for 2010 Prius that was introduced last month, improving the ABS system’s response time, as well as the system’s overall sensitivity to tire slippage. The production change for the HS 250h is planned for later this month.

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 9 am CST Wednesday…

CURRENT CONDITIONS …

Chicago Executive Airport
Lat: 42.11 Lon: -87.9 Elev: 646
Last Update on Feb 9, 5:52 am CST

Light Snow Fog/Mist

25 °F
(-4 °C)
Humidity: 85 %
Wind Speed: E 7 MPH
Barometer: 29.97″ (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint: 21 °F (-6 °C)
Wind Chill: 17 °F (-8 °C)
Visibility: 1.25 mi.

FORECAST TODAY (as of February 9, 2010 at 6:22 AM CT) …
Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. East northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow and widespread blowing snow before midnight, then widespread blowing snow and a chance of snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Blustery, with a north northwest wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday: Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a north northwest wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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As of January 2010, Boeing has 108 orders: 76 for the freighter (747-8F) and 32 for the Intercontinental passenger (747-8I) version.

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What does the ‘I’ stand for in 747-8I?
Intercontinental.

The warning takes effect at 9 p.m. Monday and will continue until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions in open areas can be expected Tuesday night. Both road traffic and air traffic are expected to encounter severe difficulties with delays and cancellations likely.

How much snow for Chicago and Chicagoland?
Snow depth of 6-12 inches is forecast with the heaviest snowfall generally near Lake Michigan. Some local spots throughout Chicagoland may experience heavier accumulations.

The heaviest snow is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Sampling of cities included: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Waukegan, Wheaton, Woodstock