Articles filed under Chicago
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The Latest: Cardinal Cupich of Chicago urges action on gunsFeb 28, 2018 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Latest on gun-restriction legislation in Springfield (all times local): 11:05 a.m. The archbishop of Chicago is urging Illinois lawmakers to...
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Chicago City Council approves 'code of silence' settlementFeb 28, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago City Council has agreed to pay $20 million to the families of two men killed when a drunken off-duty police officer slammed into their car in ...
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American Airlines opposed to Chicago airport expansion planFeb 28, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - American Airlines said Wednesday that it's opposed to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's $8.5 billion O'Hare International Airport expansion plan because of wha...
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Chicago school board OKs closings and consolidationFeb 28, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Board of Education has voted to close four high schools in the city's mostly poor Englewood neighborhood despite protests and emotional testim...
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Cutting McPhee, Young leaves Bears short-handed for edge rushersFeb 28, 2018 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - A week ago, the Bears had a serious need to add juice to the pass rush because backups Lamarr Houston and Sam Acho are soon-to-be free agents and their to...
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Bears GM says he'll release QB Mike Glennon and linebacker Willie YoungFeb 28, 2018 12:00 am - Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace confirmed Wednesday the team will release quarterback Mike Glennon before the league year starts in mid-March, and also said line...
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Ald. Pawar launches news outlet to promote 'unity' - and 'disrupt' conservativesFeb 27, 2018 10:00 pm - Nearly five months after dropping out of the race for governor, Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar is jumping into a new challenge - launching his own non-profit news outlet meant...
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16 inmates charged after fight at Cook County JailFeb 27, 2018 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Sixteen inmates have been indicted on mob action charges after authorities say they were involved in a fight at a Chicago jail. Cook County Sheriff Tom Da...
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Chicago-area man faces gun, drugs chargesFeb 27, 2018 6:00 am - ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) - A 27-year-old suburban Chicago man faces an armed-violence charge after police allegedly found illegal drugs and a gun in his car. A Tuesday sta...
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Woman accused of forging petitions for college board seatFeb 27, 2018 6:00 am - WHEATON, Ill. (AP) - A suburban Chicago woman faces charges she submitted forged petitions in an effort to get on a college board of trustees. In a news release, DuPage ...