Articles filed under Chicago Sun-Times
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Sound strategy will be deployed in bid to capture Chicago alligatorJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - A new strategy emerged on day four of alligator watch at the Humboldt Park Lagoon: playing recordings of baby alligators. Herpetologist "Alligator Bob" said Friday he pl...
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Political 'dirty tricks' not a crime, Madigan's lawyers argueJul 11, 2019 1:00 am - Political candidates have a constitutional right to run - no matter the reason - and "dirty tricks" are not a federal crime, lawyers for Illinois House Speaker Mike Madi...
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Alligator watch captures attention, but not Chance the SnapperJul 11, 2019 1:00 am - The search for the Humboldt Park Lagoon alligator stretched into its third day Thursday, drawing more onlookers to the park on Chicago's West Side. Chicago Bulls mascot ...
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Charges dropped against Chicago cop caught on video punching hospital patientJul 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Chicago Police Officer Clauzell Gause found himself in front of a Cook County judge three years ago after video surfaced of a violent confrontation that allegedly appear...
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Immigrant rights groups say Lightfoot isn't doing enough to protect them from ICEJul 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Several immigrant rights groups are calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to issue an executive order that will add a layer of protection from federal raids. The demands follo...
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Chicago alligator, nicknamed Chance the Snapper, so far has eluded captureJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - Dozens of people gathered Wednesday at the Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago to watch as efforts resumed to capture an alligator that had been spotted in the water the day...
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Alligator spotted in Chicago park lagoonJul 09, 2019 1:00 am - Authorities on Tuesday were attempting to rescue a small alligator in Chicago's Humboldt Park Lagoon. Several witnesses said they saw the creature about 4 p.m. as it sur...
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Austin exceeded committee budget by 65 percentJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Alderman Carrie Austin last year spent 65% more than the annual amount allotted to the City Council's Budget Committee she chaired in the run-up to a federal raid on her...
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Buttons coming for pregnant women to signal other CTA riders should give up their seatsJul 07, 2019 11:00 pm - "Here, take my seat." Those are words the CTA hopes will be directed at more pregnant women on trains and buses after an upcoming awareness effort that will include butt...
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Metra to increase train cars for high-demand areas during Taste of ChicagoJul 06, 2019 1:00 am - Metra will increase the number of trains operating on BNSF and Union Pacific West lines next week due to anticipated crowds heading to the Taste of Chicago. Both lin...