Chicago
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Rezko the man on hiring, filings sayFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Gubernatorial fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko had so much influence with the state of Illinois, state hiring officials not only took his advice on who to employ, but they...
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Carjacking victim killed after clinging to speeding van
Feb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- A carjacking victim is dead after authorities say he tried to stop the crime by clinging to the outside of his speeding vehicle while it drove onto Chicago's ...
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Zell: Won't hesitate to sell Wrigley Field naming rights
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First house falls to O'Hare expansionFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - As the first house standing in the path of O'Hare International Airport expansion came crumbling down Monday, O'Hare opponents said their fight is far from over. "The O'...
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Exelon experiences licensing delayFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- Exelon Corp.'s bid to extend the operating license for its Oyster Creek, N.J., nuclear power plant was postponed after regulators failed to act on a favorable...
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Chicago Fed report shows slow growthFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- Economic growth remained well below average in January, according to research released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, which also said that inf...
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Lawyer agrees to plead guilty to paying kickbacks to revenue agents
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Prosecutors allege donation to Blagojevich bought board seatFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Government prosecutors say an Elmhurst banker's seat on a state banking board was purchased with a $50,000 donation to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's campaign. The government al...
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Robbers hit fashion show at downtown Chicago hotel
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No deal yet on Cook Co, taxes, budgetFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Cook County board members adjourned temporarily Monday with no votes on taxes and no budget compromise in sight. The 17 members will reconvene Wednesday. In the meanti...