Articles filed under Chicago
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Why Lightfoot won't sign order blocking ICE from city databasesJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday her refusal to sign an executive order that would add a layer of protection from federal immigration raids stems from demands that she a...
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Feds bring new sex crimes charges against singer R. KellyJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - R. Kelly was arrested on federal charges that accuse him and members of his entourage of recruiting women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity w...
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State picks Las Vegas firm to consult on Chicago casinoJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - The Illinois Gaming Board has selected a Las Vegas firm to study the feasibility of a casino in Chicago, taking the first step toward bringing a long-sought gambling den...
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Breaking down burning questions about the Bears' wide recieversJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - When Mike Furrey said recently that every single one of his current receivers can have long careers in the NFL, perhaps it was hyperbole. Can we blame the Bears wide rec...
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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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Traditional 'Music Man' revival marches into GoodmanJul 11, 2019 7:00 am - “The Music Man” - ★ ★ ★ The Goodman Theatre's big and brassy revival of “The Music Man” can wash over you as escapist entertainment. Tony Award-winning director Mary Zim...
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1 dead after sailboat capsizes along Chicago shorelineJul 11, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Authorities say one person died and two were rescued after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan near the Chicago shoreline. Chicago police say in a statem...
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Expect street closures, heavy traffic for Taste of ChicagoJul 11, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Officials say large crowds for the Taste of Chicago will impact traffic, and they're urging people to plan accordingly. The Office of Emergency Management...
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R. Kelly facing sweeping new federal sex crime chargesJul 11, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago on a sweeping federal indictment that accuse...
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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...