Chicago
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Friends, foes pay tribute to John StrogerJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Former Cook County Board President John H. Stroger Jr., revered for his concern for the poor but sometimes criticized for his approach to politics, died Friday morning. ...
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Seals is part of change in the airJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The Iowa presidential caucus victory of Democrat Barack Obama is the first sign of real, positive change: Personal insight, integrity and real-world experience trumped W...
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Lauzen responded, even out of districtJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Although I am not in your congressional district, I strongly urge your voters to elect Chris Lauzen to Congress. He is one of the most responsive, honest, trustworthy, c...
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Plan to end patronage OK'dJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - A federal judge approved Friday a plan to end political patronage hiring at Chicago's city hall after modifying it to require officials to log all contacts about hiring ...
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6-year-old boy, man shot during home invasion
Jan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - A 6-year-old boy and a man were both in critical condition after being shot during what police said appeared to be a home invasion Friday morning on Chicago's West Side....
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Police join fire probeJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Chicago police detectives are investigating the cause of a fire at a home-based day care that killed a young boy. An autopsy is scheduled for today for 22-month-old Darj...
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Police investigating possible home invasion, one dead
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Teachers can win grantsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Pre-kindergarten to high school educators in the Chicago area will be awarded $750,000 in grants and scholarships through the A+ for Energy program, which recognizes inn...
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Free senior transit rides long overdueJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - As a senior who uses the CTA three or four times a week, I am excited at the idea of being able to ride the bus or train for free. I have a sister who lives in Philadelp...
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Child killed in fireJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - A fire Wednesday at a home-based day-care center in Chicago killed a 2-year-old boy, but several other children and a woman escaped. No working smoke detectors were foun...