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Indiana agency denies emergency request over beach erosionJan 17, 2020 6:00 am - OGDEN DUNES, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana state agency declined to declare an emergency at Lake Michigan beaches eroded by high water levels and a series of storms, saying th...
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Chicago native lands in revival tour of 'Once On This Island'Jan 17, 2020 5:00 am - Chicago native Jahmaul Bakare is making his national touring debut with "Once On This Island," the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical revival beginning a two-week run a...
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Cullerton's advice to next Senate president: UnifyJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The outgoing leader of Illinois' Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position: "Bring everyone together." Chicago Democrat John C...
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Nine Northwest suburban governments receive park, recreation grantsJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - Eight Northwest suburban park districts and a township are among the recipients of a total of $29.7 million in state grants for park projects and more than $3 million in...
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Thousands of Illinoisans to get driving privileges backJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked for having too many unpaid parking tickets or fines for other non...
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Chicago, suburban restaurant weeks offer deals at hundreds of popular eateriesJan 16, 2020 10:00 am - You may feel like hibernating until spring hits, but now's actually a great time to dine out in the suburbs and Chicago. That's because restaurant weeks between January ...
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Man sentenced in 2012 killing of 7-year-old Chicago girlJan 16, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago man who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2012 killing of a 7-year-old girl was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in prison. Jerrell Dors...
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Suburban Chicago police commander charged with batteryJan 16, 2020 6:00 am - DIXMOOR, Ill. (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a suburban Chicago police commander with aggravated battery for allegedly dragging a 66-year-old grandmother into a police ...
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Indiana returning 4 state takeover schools to local controlJan 16, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana State Board of Education is returning three Indianapolis schools and a Gary school to local control, ending state takeovers prompted by s...
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Police: 2 gunmen injure 5 customers at Chicago barbershopJan 16, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Two gunmen fired through the window of a Chicago barbershop Thursday evening, injuring three juveniles and two adults who were getting their hair cut, pol...