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Chicago 2016's secret Olympic weapon: Oprah

By Matt Arado
Sep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Each of the four cities in the running to host the 2016 Olympics has something unique going for it. Madrid has its collection of art museums. Rio de Janeiro has music an...
Increased ridership straining transit agencies

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Surging use of mass transit in the Chicago area is putting a strain on equipment. According to officials, ridership on Chicago Transit Authority "El's" and buses and Met...
Chicago Olympic committee asks neighbors if there's room at the inn

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - VALPARAISO, Ind. -- The organizers of Chicago's bid for the 2016 summer Olympics are turning to northern Indiana's hotels for help in the Windy City's campaign to land t...
10-year-old fatally shot

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - A 10-year-old girl has been the victim of gunfire Chicago police say was exchanged by rival gang members. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the victim...
$2 million bond set in hatchet attack

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Bond has been set at $2 million for a 55-year-old Chicago man charged with striking an acquaintance over the head with a hatchet. William Slater appeared in bond court M...
Security noticeably tighter around Obama's house

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama is back home in Chicago after last week's Democratic National Convention and security around his South Side home has been tightened. Lines of concrete and m...
Red Cross opens Gustav shelter in Chicago

Associated Press
Sep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in northwest Chicago for anyone seeking shelter from Hurricane Gustav. Martha Carlos is a spokeswoman for the Red Cross. She ...
Chicago students to skip first day, lobby for cash

Associated Press
Aug 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Maurisha Gaiter didn't raise her two daughters to be honor roll students by letting them skip class. But on Tuesday, when the Chicago Public School year starts, that's w...
Holy Name Cathedral reopens for weekend masses

Associated Press
Aug 31, 2008 11:00 pm - The spiritual home for Chicago Catholics is again open for prayer and sanctuary. Mass was held Saturday at Holy Name Cathedral for the first time since February 26th, wh...
Chicago curfew resumes this week

Associated Press
Aug 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago police are reminding Chicago Public School students of citywide curfews this week. That's as students in the nation's third largest school system prepare for the...

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