Cook County
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Former police officer, son convicted of murderMay 16, 2014 1:01 am - A former North Chicago police officer and his son have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of the father's mistress. Devin Bickham Sr., 42, and Devin B...
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Dawn Patrol: Aurora teen shot, killed; Dist. 300 picks new leaderMay 15, 2014 5:00 am - Teen shot and killed in Aurora An 18-year-old man sitting outside on a porch on Aurora's near east side was killed and another man wounded when a man shot them both...
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South suburban man sentenced for gun traffickingMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - A South suburban man has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for buying hundreds of firearms and high-capacity magazines from gun shows in Indiana and se...
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Dawn Patrol: Hawks clinch in Game 6; COD drops theater troupeMay 14, 2014 5:01 am - Hawks clinch against Minnesota It's on to the Western Conference finals for the Blackhawks, who put away the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night in overtime, 2-1. Patrick ...
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Maday gets another 32 years in prison for 2009 crime spreeMay 14, 2014 1:00 am - A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced convicted bank robber Robert Maday to 32 years in prison for a crime spree that began when he escaped two Cook County state's atto...
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Dawn Patrol: Storms bring flooding to some areas; lightning strikes Addison homeMay 13, 2014 5:01 am - Flooding hits Lake, Cook and Kane counties Storms last night caused flash floods in Lake, Cook and Kane counties, requiring some roads and intersections be shut dow...
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Local residents urged to participate in national health surveyMay 13, 2014 1:01 am - The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population, is asking local resident...
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Preckwinkle touts county's business resources at suburban eventMay 13, 2014 1:01 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle told a suburban audience Tuesday county officials are creating "an arsenal of tools and incentives" for businesses. "We want...
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Potential for more flooding in Lake, Cook counties hinges on rainy forecastMay 13, 2014 1:00 am - Some suburbs saw enough rain in the last two days to leave streets flooded and impassable, but meteorologists say there's no need to break out the sandbags just yet. Bu...
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Judge considers testimony in Hoffman Estates murdersMay 13, 2014 1:00 am - Lawyers for D'Andre Howard argued Tuesday that jurors should hear testimony from hospital personnel and Department of Children and Family Services social workers about H...