Chicago
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Heyward garners defensive player of year award, Rizzo debuts cerealApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - Jason Heyward's timing was impeccable. In Wednesday night's game, the Cubs right fielder made a diving catch on a line drive off the bat of the Reds' Scott Schebler. I...
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Ex-LAZ Parking exec pleads guilty
Apr 13, 2016 11:00 pm - A former parking firm executive charged with steering a $22 million contract for Chicago's parking meters to a favored company and collecting $90,000 in kickbacks has pl...
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Aldermen try again to require employers to offer paid sick days
Apr 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Aldermen, workers and advocates from the Earned Sick Time Chicago Coalition introduced an ordinance on Wednesday that would require some employers to offer paid sick day...
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Imrem: NHL's most exciting time of yearApr 13, 2016 7:01 pm - As the NHL playoffs commence, it's easy to take for granted that you'll always be able to take for granted that the Blackhawks will be contending for Stanley Cup champio...
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Chicago police task force recommends wide range of reforms
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A task force that reviewed Chicago police practices in the wake of several police shootings of young black men has issued recommendations for sweeping cha...
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Proposed rail line skirting Chicago draws opposition
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - LOWELL, Ind. (AP) - Hundreds of people voiced concern at public forums about the impact on local communities of a proposed $8 billion, 278-mile rail line from Indiana to...
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The Latest: Panel's head says report a blueprint for change
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on plans to reorganize the Chicago Police Department following the fatal shooting of a black teenager (all times local): 4 p.m. The leader of C...
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Bombardier protests CTA rail car contract with Chinese firm
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The company that lost a bid to supply Chicago with hundreds of new rapid transit rail cars is complaining the competition for the contract was rigged. Cra...
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Report: Chicago police have 'no regard' for minority lives
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Police in Chicago have "no regard for the sanctity of life when it comes to people of color" and have alienated blacks and Hispanics for decades by using ...
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Chicago police: Teen shot and killed by officer pointed gun
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago officer shot and killed a 16-year-old boy during a chase on the city's West Side after the teen turned and pointed a gun, police said. Pierre Lo...