Chicago
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Madigan sues school that received $1M state grant
Apr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has sued a private school that mistakenly received a $1 million state grant from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration. Mad...
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Obama makes pitch to IOC for Chicago's Olympic bid
Apr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago began its pitch to host the 2016 Summer Olympics in earnest Saturday with a message from the city's most famous part-time resident: President Barack Obama. In a ...
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Report: Blagojevich atty. drops off defense team
Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A published report says the man who recently signed on to represent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his lead defense attorney resigned has also stepped aside. Terence ...
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Dolphin dies at Brookfield Zoo
Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Brookfield zoo officials say a 15-year-old female dolphin has died after weeks of illness. Kaylee had a history of periodic health issues and was euthanized Friday at th...
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No. 2 Latin King in Chicago sentenced to 20 years
Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A federal judge has sentenced a man who authorities say is the second-highest ranking member of the Latin Kings gang in the Chicago area to 20 years in prison for drug c...
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Holocaust museum 'a force for good'Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - What began as a storefront museum organized by Holocaust survivors becomes an independent, brick and mortar testament to awareness, tolerance and remembrance with the op...
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Cutting services now will cost us all moreApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois' budget situation is staggeringly bad, but state legislators who are thinking they can dig their way out of an $11 billion deficit by cutting community services...
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Cop accused of harassment in lawsuits
Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - A Chicago police officer has been targeted by seven lawsuits alleging he made false driving under the influence arrests, used excessive force and harassed gays and lesbi...
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Exelon: NRG bid may go beyond 2009Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Exelon Corp., the biggest U.S. utility owner by market value, said its hostile bid to acquire NRG Energy Inc. may drag on beyond the end of this year. Chicago-based Exel...
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Is worst yet to come for commercial property?Apr 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Commercial property loans in default or foreclosure grew in the first quarter as the U.S. recession cut occupancies and the credit crisis stymied refinancing. Delinquent...