Articles filed under Chicago
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Holiday magic: Suburban dance companies bring classic 'Nutcracker' to lifeNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - There are losses, triumphs, battles and dreams come true in the fantastic world of "The Nutcracker," a perennial Christmas ballet favorite. And this season, both Elgin a...
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Accomplice of slain suspect in Des Plaines bank robbery has been chargedNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - The alleged getaway driver of a bank robbery suspect who was shot and killed by a Des Plaines police officer Tuesday while fleeing to Chicago has been charged with bank ...
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Woman's body found in burning carNov 21, 2019 10:00 pm - A woman was found dead in a burning car Friday in Andersonville on the North Side, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of a car fire at 12:48 a.m. in the 140...
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Steppenwolf's 'Lindiwe' soars musically, but narrative needs workNov 21, 2019 10:45 am - “Lindiwe” - ★ ★ ★ “I love to sing.” Those are among the first thoughts expressed by the titular character in Steppenwolf Theatre's premiere of “Lindiwe,” a well-intenti...
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5 Chicago police officers hurt when vehicles collideNov 21, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Authorities say five officers have been hurt after two Chicago police vehicles collided at an intersection while responding to a call. Chicago Fire Depart...
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McDonald's workers sue over 'daily risk of violence' from customersNov 21, 2019 12:00 am - Current and former workers from 13 Illinois restaurants are suing McDonald's Corp. for failing to adequately protect employees from customers who become violent. "McDona...
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'What did I hit?' Driver charged with fleeing after killing pedestrian in August crashNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - When a Dodge pickup truck "jumped in the air" after hitting a man on South Cottage Grove Avenue on the Far South Side this summer, witnesses said they saw the driver mak...
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Officer, teenage bystander wounded in Chicago shootoutNov 20, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago police officer was shot in the head during a shootout on the city's Northwest Side that left a suspect dead and a teenage bystander wounded. Pol...
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Police: Chicago teen hurt in gunfire likely shot by officerNov 20, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A 15-year-old Chicago high school student who was wounded during a gun fight between a bank robbery suspect and investigators was likely shot by a suburba...
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Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was maliciousNov 20, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Former 'œEmpire'ť actor Jussie Smollett is suing Chicago for malicious prosecution and says the city should not seek payment from him to cover the cost of...