Articles filed under Chicago
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Indiana opening 2nd East Chicago center for lead testingOct 26, 2016 7:00 am - EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) - Indiana health officials say they're offering another location where East Chicago residents affected by elevated levels of lead and arsenic can...
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Cook County approves boost of hourly minimum wage to $13Oct 26, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The hourly minimum wage in suburban Chicago will be increased to $13 in action taken by the Cook County board. Wednesday's action will gradually raise the...
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Indiana candidates back Chicago man's stalled pardon requestOct 26, 2016 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana gubernatorial candidates say they would likely grant a pardon to a Chicago man whose request hasn't been acted upon by Gov. Mike Pence fo...
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Vote delayed on new 4-year contract by Chicago teachersOct 26, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Teachers Union is delaying a vote by its membership on a four-year contract proposal. The vote on the tentative contract agreement was set for...
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Arrieta deals, Cubs awaken, top Indians to even Series at 1Oct 26, 2016 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Jake Arietta made a brief run at a no-hitter and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans. Not only...
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Chicago Cubs' Bryant humbly accepts Hank Aaron AwardOct 26, 2016 1:01 am - CLEVELAND - Kris Bryant couldn't stay too long to enjoy receiving the Hank Aaron Award. He had something important to do: play in Game 2 of the World Series for the Chic...
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Chicago Cubs' Contreras to get bulk of playing timeOct 26, 2016 1:01 am - CLEVELAND - Willson Contreras was behind the plate Wednesday night for the Chicago Cubs as he caught Jake Arrieta in Game 2 of the World Series. It looks like Contreras ...
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World Series attracts biggest TV audience since 2009Oct 26, 2016 1:01 am - Cleveland's 6-0 victory over the Cubs in Tuesday's World Series opener drew the largest audience for Game 1 of the World Series since 2009, showing wide interest in two ...
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O-line hurting as Bears, Cutler face NFL's top defenseOct 26, 2016 1:00 am - As quarterback Jay Cutler noted, he could have picked a better time to return from the sprained right thumb that sidelined him for five games. Not only is Cutler's first...
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4-year ban for Chicago, Boston marathon winner JeptooOct 26, 2016 1:00 am - GENEVA - Former Chicago and Boston Marathon winner Rita Jeptoo had her doping ban doubled to four years on Wednesday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. In its ruling...