Chicago
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After 'Public Enemies,' economy takes toll on local moviemakingJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The local Illinois and Chicago film production offices are hoping that Johnny Depp's Tommy-gun-powered "Public Enemies" leads to a renewed burst of shooting - that is, s...
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Daley to ask feds for money to hire cops
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Mayor Richard Daley says Chicago will ask the federal government for $106 million so the police department can hire 400 officers. The request for federal stimulus money ...
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Chicago museum to premiere new 'Potter' film on Omnimax screen
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry plans to show the new Harry Potter film in its five-story high Omnimax theater. The museum says it'll be one of just three large...
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Blogger accused of threatening judges seeks bail
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - NEWARK, N.J. -- A New Jersey blogger charged with threatening three federal judges in Chicago is trying to get released on bail. Harold "Hal" Turner is scheduled to appe...
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Duncan calls education 'civil rights issue'
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is calling access to quality education "the civil rights issue of our generation." Hundreds gathered Monday at the annual conference...
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Woman charged with bringing gun into courthouse
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - A Beecher woman was being held on $100,000 bond after being arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded handgun into a Cook County courthouse in downtown Chicago. The Cook ...
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Flight from O'Hare makes emergency landing in Florida
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A commercial airliner with 128 passengers and crew has made an emergency landing in Florida because smoke was detected in the cabin. The Spirit Ai...
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30 percent spike in circulation at Chicago library
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - The Chicago Public Library is reporting a 30 percent jump in circulation over the past year. Officials say the main reason is the economy. Library Commissioner Mary Dem...
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Centennial of Chicago plan celebrated in exhibitJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Two architects who shaped both the city of Chicago and the field of urban planning are being celebrated in a new exhibit. In 1909, Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett coll...
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Boeing wins $750 million B-52 support work from U.S.Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Boeing Co. won a contract valued at $750 million to continue providing engineering services and maintenance to the U.S. Air Force's fleet of B-52s. Boeing will examine w...