Chicago
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Chicago flea market fire ruled accident, started in booth
Mar 18, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Fire Department says a massive blaze at a two-block-long flea market was an accident likely caused by an electrical issue. The department said...
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North: White Sox were reasonable with LaRocheMar 18, 2016 5:00 am - Time for some random thoughts. • While the “family first” mantra is a beautiful thing and Adam LaRoche is clearly a great dad, I don't think the request locker room requ...
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Private music tutor accused of sexual abuse in Lake ForestMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - A private music tutor has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old student, Lake Forest police said Friday. According to police, a Lake...
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City briefings: Legislator's daughter charged in assault on opposing candidate
Mar 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Jessica Soto, the daughter of state Rep. Cynthia Soto of Chicago, is one of two suspects charged Friday, Cook County prosecutors said, for an assault on Soto's political...
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Injured Crawford to miss Friday's Blackhawks game at WinnipegMar 17, 2016 10:00 am - Struggling with a four-game losing streak, the Blackhawks now must try to snap it with goalie Corey Crawford. Team officials announced Thursday that Crawford has an uppe...
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Bears look much different, but will they be better?Mar 17, 2016 9:45 am - Just more than a week into free agency the Bears are a much different team. It remains to be seen if they're better, and the draft is still over a month away, but on pap...
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Arne Duncan returning to Chicago to work with young people
Mar 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says he's returning to Chicago to work on improving opportunities for teens and young adults. Duncan said Thur...
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Chicago-area businessman pleads guilty to $550K tax evasion
Mar 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago businessman has pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $550,000 in personal income taxes. Federal prosecutors say 59-year-old Willi...
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Chicago man found guilty of threatening Illinois lawmaker
Mar 17, 2016 7:00 am - WHEATON, Ill. (AP) - A 52-year-old Chicago man has been found guilty of making threatening telephone calls to an Illinois state representative three years ago. Stephen B...
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Immense challenges ahead for Chicago area's next prosecutor
Mar 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago area's likely next top prosecutor handily unseated an incumbent on a wave of frustration over police shooting investigations, but even with th...