Chicago
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Shakman: Workers' comp jobs should be 'non-political' hires
Feb 23, 2016 10:00 pm - Chicago's $100 million-a-year workers' compensation program is an "executive branch responsibility" with jobs that should be "filled under the city's nonpolitical hiring...
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Can Chicago White Sox follow Abreu's lead?Feb 23, 2016 9:48 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. - Before the Chicago White Sox went through their first full-squad workout of spring training Tuesday at Camelback Ranch, vice president Kenny Williams i...
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Sizing up Cubs position players in training campFeb 23, 2016 9:48 am - MESA, Ariz. - Position players officially "reported" for Cubs spring training Tuesday even though many have been in Arizona for some time. A few worked out at the pract...
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Chicago Bears to focus on defensive help at NFL Scouting CombineFeb 23, 2016 8:45 am - The Bears have much room for improvement on all three levels of a defense that was 30th in interception percentage, 29th in third-down efficiency and 26th in average gai...
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Anderson, Saladino looking forward to working with RollinsFeb 23, 2016 6:30 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. - One way or another, Jimmy Rollins is going to help the White Sox. It could be with his bat and glove, or it could be with his experience. Signed to a m...
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Chicago demolishing 3 buildings in high-crime area
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago officials say they're expediting the demolition of three vacant buildings located in an area riddled with crime. The Chicago Police Department and...
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Chicago State to end school year early to save money
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago State University announced Tuesday the elimination of spring break this year to ensure its students will finish the semester before the school may...
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British owner won't let city take over Chicago post office
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A project manager for the British developer who owns the massive Old Main Post Office in Chicago says he won't just let the city take over the vacant and ...
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Judge rules against city of Chicago in red-light camera suit
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Cook County judge has denied a request from the city of Chicago to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it denied due process to motorists ticketed under its red-...
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To rebuild trust, Chicago police recruit more minorities
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A campaign to increase diversity in the ranks of the Chicago Police Department has resulted in a 13 percentage point jump in minority applicants, the depa...