Chicago
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Signing tight end Miller a priority for BearsJan 31, 2016 8:45 am - Seventh in a series on the Bears and their needs in the NFL draft. After a hot start, Martellus Bennett grew disenchanted with his diminishing role in the Chicago Bears'...
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Report: Small group of Chicago cops cost $34M in settlements
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A group of 124 Chicago police officers has cost the city $34 million in misconduct settlements since 2009, according to a newspaper report. While the offi...
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Chicago man found guilty of murder for giving gun to niece
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A jury has found a Chicago man guilty of murder for providing a gun to his niece that was used to kill a 14-year-old girl. Donnell Flora faced murder, att...
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Mayor touts job creation with $1.3B deal on O'Hare overhaul
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says 5,000 jobs will be created out of a newly-minted $1.3 billion deal to build the final runway in the overhaul of O'Hare Int...
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Report: Chicago schools CEO hires former colleagues, donors
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A newspaper report says about six people who were donors or former colleagues to Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool are working for the district....
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Chicago officer removed from streets after fatal shooting
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say an officer involved in a shooting that left one dead will be shifted to administrative duties. Police said Sunday they received calls o...
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Entering final year of contract, Ventura not sweating job securityJan 30, 2016 9:01 pm - He's been the Chicago White Sox' manager for three straight losing seasons, and he's entering the final year of his contract. His new bench coach, Rick Renteria, managed...
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Frazier brings needed muscle to middle of White Sox' lineupJan 30, 2016 9:00 am - As expected, the major storyline from this weekend's SoxFest is the elusive missing piece. While they gave it a go, the Chicago White Sox were unable to sign any of the ...
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Chicago Bears GM always on lookout for a quarterbackJan 30, 2016 8:45 am - Even with Jay Cutler entrenched, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has said he would not hesitate to select a quarterback anywhere in the draft if he deemed it a v...
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Midwest travel: Build some fun at All-Star Lego WeekendJan 30, 2016 6:00 am - Let's go Lego The All-Star Lego Weekend returns to The Abbey Resort on Presidents Day weekend. Resort guests and visitors can build and explore during interactive activi...