Articles filed under Chicago
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Chicago community activist killed in weekend shootingJul 16, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago community activist who worked to fight violence was fatally shot less than a block from the offices of his nonprofit, according to police and th...
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High winds, waves spur capsizing, dropouts in Mackinac raceJul 16, 2017 7:00 am - MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) - Strong winds and waves have caused roughly two dozen boats to bow out of the annual 333-mile sailboat race from Chicago to Mackinac Island,...
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Chicago Catholic Archdiocese opens first cremation gardenJul 16, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has opened its first cremation garden. The garden at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines was created because of t...
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Nurse turned entrpreneur shows creative side with handmade jewelryJul 16, 2017 1:00 am - Dana Mitchell of Downers Grove had a fulfilling career as a nurse for about 15 years. She worked in labor and delivery and other areas at North Shore Rush, Illinois Mas...
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Midwest travel: Sizzling fun at Culinary Fight Club's 2017 Steak ChallengeJul 15, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Food fight! Culinary Fight Club hosts its 2017 Steak Challenge in six cities, and Chicago's turn is Monday night. The new summer event features chefs and home co...
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Judge: Chicago development could threaten court securityJul 15, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge in Chicago says he's concerned a plan to turn several nearby buildings into apartments could jeopardize courthouse security. Chief U.S. Di...
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Chicago shooting leaves 9-year-old boy dead, man woundedJul 15, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A 9-year-old boy has been slain and a 31-year-old man wounded during a shooting in a Chicago neighborhood. Police say the shots were fired about 11:15 p.m...
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Frazier to Red Sox trades rumors gaining more steamJul 15, 2017 1:01 am - It was a tough night at the plate for Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. Frazier came up with the bases loaded and no ou...
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Ostrowski: Quintana is the answer for CubsJul 15, 2017 1:01 am - Jose Quintana was the unequivocal answer to the Cubs' biggest question. However, it doesn't mean another NL Central crown is a lock for the north siders. It means they h...
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With Quintana, Cubs getting much more than a great pitcherJul 15, 2017 1:01 am - In Jose Quintana, the Chicago Cubs are getting more than a top-end starting pitcher. Much more. "Q is an amazing teammate," said Chicago White Sox starter James Shields,...