Chicago
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Bears RB Howard ready to shoulder heavy loadSep 29, 2016 1:00 am - When Jordan Howard was drafted in the fifth round (150th overall) back in April, he never considered he might be the Bears' featured running back by Week 4. But starter ...
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Report: Mount Prospect woman charged with illegally selling gunsSep 29, 2016 1:00 am - A 22-year-old Mount Prospect woman faces charges for selling guns in Chicago to people who are not allowed to possess a firearm, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. Chica...
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Burglary charges dismissed in case of Elgin missing jewelrySep 29, 2016 1:00 am - A judge dismissed charges against a Chicago parolee who was accused of stealing jewelry from an Elgin woman, court records show. Kenny Miller's June 2015 arrest stemmed...
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Clinton at Midway dismisses Trump bringing up Bill's sex scandals
Sep 29, 2016 1:00 am - While in Chicago on Thursday, Hillary Clinton shrugged off Donald Trump's effort to inject her husband's sex scandals into their presidential battle, the Chicago Sun-Tim...
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970 new Chicago Police officers will need 600 new squad cars
Sep 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to borrow $25 million to pay for new squad cars for the 970 new officers he plans to hire in the next two years, but how he will pay for the add...
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Whole Foods' opening a celebration for Englewood community
Sep 28, 2016 11:00 pm - A Whole Foods Market promised to the beleaguered South Side Englewood community finally opened on Wednesday, with a daylong celebration featuring healthy food, music and...
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Tribune Media completes sale of Tribune Tower, other assets
Sep 28, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Tribune Media has completed the sale of several real estate assets, including the Tribune Tower in Chicago. The Chicago-based company announced last mont...
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CPS hiring review follows arrest of teacher with past record
Sep 28, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Public Schools is reviewing hiring practices after a former teacher with convictions for peeping and prowling was accused of hiding a camera in a ...
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Man who spent decades in prison gets $15 million settlement
Sep 28, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A former suburban Chicago gang member who spent 20 years in prison after being convicted of murder on evidence he alleged was fabricated by police has rec...
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Chicago teachers set Oct. 11 strike date if deal not reached
Sep 28, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday threatened to strike if no agreement is reached on a contract with Chicago Public Schools by Oct. 11. Saying it's ...