Articles filed under Chicago
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Chicago Bears sign former Denver long snapper BrewerMar 16, 2016 9:45 am - The Bears added another player who has a history with coach John Fox when they signed long-snapper Aaron Brewer to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 230-po...
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Age to buy tobacco products increased to 21 in ChicagoMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The age to legally purchase cigarettes and tobacco products in Chicago is now 21 instead of 18. The Chicago City Council approved the age increase Wednesd...
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Greek heroine found not guilty at mock trialMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A judge threatened to clear the room after spectators became increasingly vocal about a woman on trial this week in Chicago. But it was part of a mock tre...
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Court nominee was top student at Illinois high schoolMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - SKOKIE, Ill. (AP) - President Barack Obama's U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland was born in Chicago and while in high school in nearby Skokie was a "brilliant" s...
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Chicago to hold inaugural teen literary festivalMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Public Library and Columbia College Chicago are teaming up for the city's inaugural teen literary festival. Teenagers are invited to attend the fr...
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Gary airport gets new general managerMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - GARY, Ind. (AP) - A Purdue University graduate with experience in the Chicago area has been hired as the new general manager of Gary/Chicago International Airport. The (...
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Chicago removes sales tax on tampons, sanitary napkinsMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago City Council has rescinded a city sales tax on tampons and sanitary napkins. Wednesday's vote followed a recommendation that was made without ...
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Chicago man gets 15 years for thousands of child porn photosMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing more than 5,000 photos and 600 videos of child pornography. Federal prosecutors say ...
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Police union sues over officer interviews in shooting probeMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing Chicago police officers, has filed a lawsuit calling into question an investigation by the city insp...
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Prosecutor ousted in vote focused on Chicago police shootingMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Voters ousted the Chicago area's top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook Co...