Cook County
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Dawn Patrol: Harry Volkman 'seriously ill'; hotel robbed near Elk Grove VillageJul 28, 2015 5:00 am - Harry Volkman 'seriously ill,' according to family Legendary Chicago meteorologist Harry Volkman is "seriously ill," according to his friends and family. A blog pos...
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Dawn Patrol: History of racism in county where Bland died; Houston's daughter deadJul 27, 2015 5:00 am - Sandra Bland case: Texas county haunted by past racism A troubling tradition of racial strife has resurfaced in Waller County, Texas, since a black woman from Naper...
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Dawn Patrol: Autopsy results in Sandra Bland case; 3 hit by cars in Des PlainesJul 24, 2015 5:00 am - Sandra Bland investigators: No injuries that indicate a struggle The autopsy of a Naperville woman who was found dead in a Texas jail revealed no injuries that woul...
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How landmark Americans with Disabilities Act changed 3 livesJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years ago on Sunday expanded opportunities and accessibility for millions of people with disabilities. These three ...
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Dawn Patrol: Bland family orders 2nd autopsy; Six Flags bans selfie sticksJul 23, 2015 5:00 am - Texas jail: Naperville woman previously attempted suicide Texas authorities said yesterday records show Sandra Bland told officials that she previously attempted su...
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Drug charges dismissed against Downers Grove womanJul 23, 2015 1:00 am - A Cook County judge dismissed drug charges against a Downers Grove woman, court records show. Nicole Drane, 31, had been charged with delivery of a controlled substance...
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New Elgin-O'Hare ramps opening this weekendJul 23, 2015 1:00 am - State and local transportation officials will be opening three much-anticipated ramps connecting Route 53 (westbound I-290) to Route 390 this weekend after a ribbon-cutt...
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What damage did Cook's sales tax hike do last time?Jul 22, 2015 5:30 am - Anyone looking for a lesson from the last time Cook County increased its sales tax rate might be surprised to learn businesses didn't see the drop in sales that their co...
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Chicago red-light camera case could affect the suburbsJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - Attorneys have renewed their fight against Chicago's red-light camera program in a case that also could decide the future of the cameras in the suburbs. The pitch to the...
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Morrison picked for 17th District seat on Cook County BoardJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - A Palos Park businessman was picked to replace Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman to represent the 17th District on the Cook County Board. Sean M. Morrison, 47, CEO of Alsip-b...