Articles filed under Chicago
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Reputed Aurora gang member pleads guilty to gun chargeApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A reputed member of a suburban Chicago street gang has been sentenced to about 6 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in a police shooting. A Mond...
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Bob Mackie to receive award from Chicago costume council TuesdayApr 18, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO - The Chicago History Museum's Costume Council plans to honor fashion designer Bob Mackie. Mackie, who is famous for his sparkling, imaginative costume designs, ...
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Where to look out for spring road constructionApr 18, 2016 5:30 am - They're back: Bulldozers. Front-end loaders. Excavators. Cement trucks. Construction season 2016 is upon us, and it's a significant year for many reasons. For long-suff...
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Police: Counterfeit bills discovered at Hawthorn mallApr 18, 2016 1:00 am - A 25-year-old Chicago man was charged with forgery after trying to use counterfeit cash at Hawthorn mall last week, Vernon Hills police said Monday. Police said Rajon R....
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Cullerton drops idea to tax miles driven to finance roadsApr 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Illinois Senate president says he will not pursue a proposal to pay for road construction by taxing motorists by the miles they drive. John Cullerton, a Chicago Demo...
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Chicago teachers union chief to parents on possible strike: 'Be prepared'Apr 17, 2016 11:00 pm - If language used Monday by the leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools to explain their positions on a looming teachers strike is any indication...
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Imrem: Kane's Game 3 penalty costly for BlackhawksApr 17, 2016 5:01 pm - You'll never guess who contributed mightily to the Blackhawks' loss on Sunday in the United Center. No, seriously, you'll never guess. Patrick Kane, that's who. That's l...
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Bernfield: Cubs' offense built to wear down opponentsApr 17, 2016 10:01 am - If there was one inning that encapsulates the Cubs' winning formula so far this season, it was Wednesday night's opening frame against Alfredo Simon. The Reds' starter l...
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Bears' defense could get the upgrade it needsApr 17, 2016 9:45 am - On a disappointing Bears defense in 2015, it was the absence of big plays and play-makers in the secondary that stood out as much as anything. The defense was a surpris...
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Ostrowski: It's OK for White Sox fans to be excitedApr 17, 2016 7:01 am - Be happy White Sox fans. You're allowed. You deserve it. After all, you've endured a record of 62 games below .500 over the preview three seasons. Right now you're heari...