Chicago
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Happy reunions at O'Hare as travelers power toward ThanksgivingNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - Her arms outstretched in a V-shape, Penny Facchini rushed her daughter Renee and swept her up in a bear hug Tuesday at O'Hare International Airport. With Renee in her se...
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Bulls can't hold 19-point lead, lose to LakersNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - When Fred Hoiberg was first asked when recovering guard Zach LaVine might play in a game, the Bulls coach joked that he planned to start LaVine on Tuesday night against ...
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Chicago plans to sue US Steel over Indiana plant's spills
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) - The city of Chicago plans to sue U.S. Steel Corp. for alleged environmental violations stemming from spills of a potentially carcinogenic chemical f...
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2 men serving life sentences for rape, murder released
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago men who were serving life sentences for a 1994 rape and murder were released from prison Monday after DNA evidence exonerated them. Nevest Col...
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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...