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Powerful Chicago council member charged in federal probeJan 03, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - One of the most powerful and longest-serving City Council members in Chicago history appeared in federal court Thursday on a charge that he tried to shake...
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Powerful Chicago City Council member Ed Burke charged with attempted extortionJan 03, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Powerful Chicago City Council member Ed Burke charged with attempted extortion. ...
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The Latest: Chicago alderman says 'I've done nothing wrong'Jan 03, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on the attempted extortion charge against Chicago Alderman Ed Burke (all times local): 8:45 p.m. A longtime Chicago alderman charged with attem...
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Burke accused of trying to extort Burger KingJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke tried to leverage Burger King executives to give his law firm business to clear the way for a remodeling project at one of their fast-fo...
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Preckwinkle admits receiving $10K contribution linked to shakedownJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Toni Preckwinkle's mayoral campaign acknowledged Thursday that Preckwinkle received a $10,000 campaign contribution that Alderman Edward Burke is alleged to have muscled...
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Bears' Fangio on job interviews: 'I have not returned one phone call'Jan 03, 2019 12:00 am - There are NFL head-coaching candidates who prepare tirelessly for their interviews, familiarizing themselves with personnel and scheme, talking to confidants in the coac...
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Arkush: Fog Bowl was the craziest game none of us sawJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - It will have absolutely no relevance or impact on the Eagles and Bears wild-card game Sunday whatsoever, but based on the 30-plus and counting phone calls I've received ...
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Longtime Chicago council member charged in federal probeJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - One of the most powerful City Council members in Chicago was charged Thursday in federal court with trying to shake down a fast-food restaurant seeking city remodeling p...
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17-year-old shot while driving on interstate west of ChicagoJan 02, 2019 6:00 am - HILLSIDE, Ill. (AP) - Police say a 17-year-old boy was critically injured when he was shot while driving on Interstate 290 west of Chicago. Illinois State Police say the...
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Chicago Public Schools teacher charged with sex abuseJan 02, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago Public Schools teacher has been charged with sexually abusing four victims, including a 15-year-old student who was helping him while performing...