Articles filed under Chicago
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Chicago police head: "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his careerFeb 21, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police head: "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career. ...
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CPS student tased by cops files suit, attorney rips 'systemic failure'Feb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - A federal lawsuit filed late Wednesday claims the Chicago Board of Education, the city and two police officers violated the civil rights of a student who was shocked wit...
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Billionaire Ken Griffin doubles up on Bill Daley's campaignFeb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - Illinois' richest man has given another $1 million to mayoral candidate Bill Daley, doubling his investment in the brother and son of past mayors' campaign. Hedge fund b...
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Cousins stumble into adulthood in Goodman Theatre's 'Twilight Bowl'Feb 20, 2019 4:00 pm - “Twilight Bowl” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Resentment and rivalry strike early and often in “Twilight Bowl,” Chicago playwright Rebecca Gilman's latest world-premiere play for the Goodma...
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Police: Prosecutor charges "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett with falsely reporting he was attacked in Chicago last monthFeb 20, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Police: Prosecutor charges "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett with falsely reporting he was attacked in Chicago last month . ...
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BC-IL-Chicago Municipal General Election TestingFeb 20, 2019 6:00 am - EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Chicago municipal general election is Tuesday, Feb. 26. Poll close: 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST) Fir...
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Smollett charged with disorderly conduct, accused of filing false police reportFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - CHICAGO - "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled r...
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Inmate charged with trying to hire hitman from Lake County jailFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - A 45-year-old Chicago man incarcerated in the Lake County jail has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a witness. Ade Tramble, of the 6300 block of North He...
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Thief sentenced to 21 years for East Dundee, Hampshire gas station robberiesFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - A 20-year-old Chicago man was sentenced to 21 years prison for his role in holding up two Thornton's gas stations in Hampshire and East Dundee in spring 2017. Damarcus D...
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Will salary cap concerns become a problem for the Bears?Feb 20, 2019 12:00 am - The Bears' 12-4 record last season was the best they have had since 2006, when they went 13-3 and reached the Super Bowl. Better yet, the Bears remain one of the younger...