Chicago
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Ex-Chicago officer who shot at teens gets 5-year sentence
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge sentenced a former Chicago police officer who was convicted of civil rights violations after he opened fire on a car full of teenagers to ...
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More than $98 million in community policing grants awarded
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Several cities, including Chicago, have been awarded more than $3.1 million each in federal grants to hire extra police officers. Attorney General Jeff Se...
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3 questions for the Chicago Bears heading into Week 12Nov 20, 2017 5:00 am - The Bears' 27-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday dropped them to 3-7, as they once again made it close but came up short. Here are three questions about the Bears as they pr...
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Chicago Cubs announce 2018 spring training scheduleNov 20, 2017 12:01 am - The Chicago Cubs will open their 2018 spring training schedule on Feb. 23 with a game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale, then host their home opener the next day...
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Todd Stroger announces he'll again run for Cook County board president
Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Todd Stroger - the former Cook County Board president who was easily unseated by Toni Preckwinkle amid furor over a county sales-tax increase - told WFLD-Channel 32 on M...
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Council drops background-check requirement for ride-hailing companies
Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - The state of Colorado accused Uber this week of placing passengers in "extreme jeopardy" - and slapped the ride-hailing giant with a nearly $9 million fine for allowing...
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Where does Bulls' Markkanen rank amongst rookies?Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - While there's plenty of competition for the title of best rookie in the NBA's 2017 draft class, no one is going to argue the identity of the most hyped rookie. That woul...
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Outlook on Chicago Bears' Floyd's knee positive, for nowNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Considering the alternatives, the news on outside linebacker Leonard Floyd's right knee injury is positive - for now. The 2016 ninth overall draft pick is second on the ...
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Council approves Emanuel's $8.6 billion budget
Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - After the most tranquil budget season of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's tenure, the Chicago City Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 2018 spending plan balanced with high...
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Michael Jordan's shoes get record $55,000 at auctionNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - A customized pair of Nike Air Jordan shoes worn by Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan in 1986 were auctioned for $55,000, a record for the iconic style. Heritage Auction...