Articles filed under Chicago Sun-Times
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$10,000 bail for law clerk accused of acting as Cook County judgeOct 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Rhonda Crawford - who is running for a Cook County judicial vacancy in next month's election - made a brief, first court appearance at the George Leighton Criminal Court...
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Phil Chess, legendary founder of Chess Records, dead at 95Oct 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Phil Chess, the legendary co-founder of Chess Records, a label many credit with helping to invent rock 'n' roll, has died in Tucson, Arizona, at 95. With his brother, Le...
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Mastermind of CPS contract-rigging scandal pleads guiltyOct 18, 2016 11:00 pm - The mastermind of a contract-steering scheme captured in brazen emails with the CEO of the Chicago Public Schools admitted his role Tuesday and could land in prison. And...
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UNO teachers' strike avertedOct 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Chicago just dodged another teachers strike. So the 8,000 students at UNO Charter School Network campuses will have school Wednesday after their 525-plus teachers and th...
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It's boots up in Chicago, but parking tickets downOct 17, 2016 11:00 pm - While city ticket writers are on pace to give out fewer parking tickets than last year, Chicago is giving the Denver Boot a workout. The city booted 10 percent more vehi...
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Cop who fought firing by claiming delusional disorder sues cityOct 12, 2016 11:00 pm - A Chicago police detective who suffered from a delusional disorder claims her superiors illegally tried to fire her for her actions while struggling with the condition. ...
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Emanuel's amusement tax change could cost high rollersOct 12, 2016 11:00 pm - High rollers willing to cough up big bucks for tickets to sporting events and hit shows like "Hamilton" could find themselves paying higher prices, thanks to a subtle ch...
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Deal to avoid teacher strike to cost Chicago schools $8.9 billionOct 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The cost of the proposed teachers' contract with the Chicago's public school system amounts to about $8.9 billion over four years - a deal that would cost taxpayers at l...
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Chicago to cut cop OT to pay for more policeOct 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to reduce police overtime by $40 million next year as he begins to deliver on his formidable promise to hire 970 additional police offic...
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Proposal limits when cops can pull gunsOct 06, 2016 11:00 pm - The Chicago Police Department for the first time will ask the public to comment on proposed changes in how officers may use force against people suspected of crimes - pr...