Articles filed under Chicago
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Naperville, St. Charles, East Dundee cancel St. Patrick's Day paradesMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Naperville, St. Charles and East Dundee have joined Chicago in canceling St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend amid rising concerns of the coronavirus. The suburban...
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Judge denies effort to reclassify drug deathMar 10, 2020 11:00 pm - A Cook County judge has rejected a mother's request to order her daughter's overdose death reclassified as a drug-induced homicide rather than an accident. Judge Sanjay ...
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End of the road for Chicago's horse-drawn carriage industryMar 10, 2020 11:00 pm - The end of the road is near for Chicago's much-maligned horse-drawn carriage industry. Starting Jan. 1, the carriage rides - popular with tourists, newlyweds and prom-go...
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Illinois uncovers 1st new virus case outside Chicago areaMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois confirmed its first coronavirus cases outside the Chicago area Tuesday, as the state's infection tally hit 19, and the governor raised ...
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Budget-friendly fun: Barrington Celtic Fest returns & Young Blood Art Exhibit continues in LibertyvilleMar 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Celtic confab The 11th annual Barrington Celtic Fest features lots of music, dancing and promotional giveaways this weekend at McGonigal's Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barringt...
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Chicago-Housing-CEOMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's mayor has chosen a new leader of the city's housing authority. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her selection of Tracey Scott on Friday. Scott co...
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Fourth Chicago convention canceled due to coronavirus worryMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Fears of coronavirus transmission prompted the American College of Cardiology on Monday to cancel its annual World Congress of Cardiology meeting planned ...
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2 teenagers in custody after shots first at Chicago officersMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Two teenage boys were taken into custody after allegedly firing shots at Chicago police officers on Sunday night, police said. The boys, ages 14 and 16, w...
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Images: Through the Film Magnifier: WLS Barn Dance, Ali McGraw, Iranian protests, Clydesdales and moreMar 09, 2020 4:00 am - See vintage Daily Herald images of the WLS Barn Dance, Actress Ali McGraw, Iranian protests in Chicago, Rambo the pig, Clydesdales and more in our latest Through the Fil...
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Aon agrees to purchase Willis Towers in $30 billion dealMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - Aon Plc agreed to buy Willis Towers Watson Plc in an almost $30 billion transaction that combines the world's second- and third-biggest insurance brokerages. The all-sto...