Chicago
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Jury selection begins in Michael Madigan corruption trial
Oct 09, 2024 6:41 am - Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history.
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McDonald’s sues major beef producers for price-fixing
Oct 08, 2024 7:40 am - McDonald’s is just the latest plaintiff to accuse the big four meatpackers of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. Ranchers, cattle sellers, consumers and beef buyers have also sued Tyson, Cargill, JBS and National Beef over similar allegations. The complaints have been consolidated in Minnesota federal court.
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Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control
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15-year-old is charged with murder in July shooting death of Chicago mail carrier
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United Center megaproject sounds enticing, Burnett says. But who’ll pay for new Pink Line station?
Sep 28, 2024 9:43 pm - Zoning Committee Chair Walter Burnett says he’s enticed by plans for a proposed$7 billion mixed-use development that would transform a sea of United Center parking lots i...
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Like sun, hate planes? Amtrak starting route from Chicago to Miami just in time for winterSep 24, 2024 9:31 pm - The Floridian service kicks off Nov. 10 with intermediate stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.
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Police say 4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area subway train
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Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win
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Obamas close DNC’s second night with a rousing Harris endorsement
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Obama and Emhoff are to headline the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday