Cook County
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Cicero landlord convicted of murder in fire deathsNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - A Cicero landlord was found guilty Monday in the deaths of seven people for a Valentine's Day 2010 apartment building fire that prosecutors said was set for insurance mo...
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Cicero landlord on trial for 7 murders in fireNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - A trial is underway of a Cicero landlord charged with murder for a Valentine's Day 2010 arson fire that killed seven people. Lawrence Myers is charged with seven counts ...
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Free help available as insurance sign-ups beginNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - Free help signing up for health insurance is available at many locations throughout Illinois as a three-month enrollment period begins under the Affordable Care Act. Tra...
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Dawn Patrol: 3 teachers charged in sex abuse case; Bulls' Rose injuredNov 14, 2014 4:01 am - Breaking news: Crash near Third Lake closes Route 45 Route 45 is closed near Dada Drive following a police chase and crash. Full story. Teachers charged with f...
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Island Lake fatal crash cited as Illinois no-tolerance DUI pot law is challengedNov 14, 2014 4:00 am - Scott Shirey had a trace of marijuana in his system when another driver ran a red light, killing Shirey's son. But the Lake County man was charged with a crime — prompting some to say the law must be changed.
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DuPage jury finds Chicago man guilty of drug chargesNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - A Chicago man prosecutors say was the first lieutenant of a massive heroin distribution network in Cook and DuPage counties for the past several years faces seven to 30 ...
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Metra board approves 10.8 percent fare hikeNov 14, 2014 12:00 am - Metra commuters who weathered the polar vortex of January 2014 can expect another big chill in February 2015 — higher fares. Metra leaders Friday debated and then approv...
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Suburban women in politics on Jane Byrne as an inspirationNov 14, 2014 12:00 am - Reaction to Jane Byrne's death from some suburban women in politics. Arlene Mulder Former Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene Mulder was just getting her start in local ...
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Dawn Patrol: Dog poisoned; Lake County murder suspect arrestedNov 13, 2014 4:01 am - Poisoned Schaumburg dog was deliberately targeted A Schaumburg miniature schnauzer is recovering after being deliberately poisoned by dog treats put in its yard. Sc...
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Court records: Ex-Elgin deputy chief took money from ex-wife, hacked rival's emailNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - A former Elgin deputy police chief currently facing felony misconduct and identity theft charges hacked into his now ex-wife's personal bank account in April 2010 and to...