Articles filed under Chicago
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Ex-Waukegan school district employee accused of sexually abusing 13-year-oldMar 03, 2019 12:00 am - A former Waukegan Unit District 60 employee faces felony charges alleging he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl, authorities said. Gabriel Valadez, 26, of Darien is accu...
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Chicago Police: Homicides fell significantly in FebruaryMar 01, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Police say the number of homicides fell significantly in February compared to the same month last year and that the total of 23 is half what it wa...
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Man convicted of murder in shooting of off-duty Chicago copMar 01, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A jury has found a reputed gang member guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago Police officer who was gunned down eight...
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Judge names monitor to help oversee Chicago police reformsMar 01, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A judge has appointed a former federal prosecutor and recent Illinois inspector general to serve as the court's eyes and ears to ensure the Chicago Police...
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Amtrak blames Chicago Union Station delays on 'human error'Mar 01, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Amtrak officials say "human error" was the cause of switch and signal problems that delayed tens of thousands of Chicago commuters during Thursday's eveni...
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Alvin Ailey embraces past, present in Chicago return for troupe's 60th seasonMar 01, 2019 5:00 am - With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the past is always present. Just look at how the venerable modern dance troupe keeps the memory of its namesake founder alive by...
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Hub Arkush: What are the Bears' needs at running back?Mar 01, 2019 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - When did one of the main focuses of improving the Bears become the running game and talent at the RB position? As head coach Matt Nagy pointed out this we...
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4 dead in apparent murder-suicide in JolietFeb 28, 2019 6:00 am - JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Police say a man, a woman and two young children are dead in Joliet in what's being investigated as apparent slayings and suicide. The Joliet Police ...
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Chicago film, TV production had a $474 million year in 2018Feb 28, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - State and local officials say film, television and media production activities in Chicago remains strong. The Chicago Film Office announced Thursday more ...
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Bolshoi Ballet to return to Chicago in 2020Feb 28, 2019 6:00 am - The Bolshoi Ballet will tour to Chicago in 2020 after a 16-year hiatus. The famed Russian ballet company will present choreographer Yuri Grigorovic's take on the classi...