Chicago
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Imrem: Reviving fond memories of 'The Sandlot'Sep 21, 2016 5:01 pm - "The Sandlot" is one of the Top 10 favorite films of all time. Strange choice, right? "The Sandlot" didn't win a best-movie Oscar, wasn't a box-office blockbuster and di...
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Chicago priest removed from ministry faces child porn charge
Sep 21, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago Catholic priest removed from his pastoral duties while authorities investigated questionable material stored on his computer has been charged wi...
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Judge to rehear motion to dismiss some Gliniewicz charges
Sep 21, 2016 7:00 am - WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - A Lake County judge has decided to rehear a defense motion to dismiss some charges filed against the widow of suburban Chicago police officer who t...
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The Latest: Chicago activists say more cops isn't the answer
Sep 21, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on the Chicago Police Department's plan to add nearly 1,000 new positions (all times local): 4:45 p.m. Activists with Black Lives Matter Chicag...
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Elderly frozen treat seller gets $380,000 from GoFundMe page
Sep 21, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - What began as a small effort to help out a Chicago man who sold frozen treats has resulted in a big payout for the 89-year-old. Fidencio Sanchez accepted ...
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Illinois schools pushed to test water for high lead levelsSep 21, 2016 5:30 am - A group of environmental organizations is pushing for a law that requires elementary schools in Illinois to test for high levels of lead in drinking fountains, sinks and...
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Hoyer looking like Chicago Bears starter vs. CowboysSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - The only update provided by coach John Fox on the condition of Jay Cutler's sprained right wrist was this: "He's iced it. That's probably helped the swelling." But Cutle...
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Emanuel says he'll find funds to hire 970 cops but not how
Sep 21, 2016 1:00 am - Mayor Rahm Emanuel vowed Wednesday to find the money to pay for his two-year plan to hire 970 additional police officers, arguing that Chicago is paying the price alread...
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Despite injuries and record, Bears coach Fox staying positiveSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - Eight players did not practice Wednesday, including at least three who won't play Sunday night against the Cowboys. Six others were limited. Most of the serious injuries...
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CPD to hire nearly 1,000 cops to combat surge in Chicago violence
Sep 20, 2016 11:00 pm - The Chicago Police Department will launch a two-year hiring blitz that will add 970 police officers to confront a 50-percent spike in homicides and improve detectives' a...