Articles filed under Region
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Boy thrust into center of immigration debateSep 11, 2007 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- An 8-year-old boy has become a star attraction at pro-immigration events since his mother took refuge in a Chicago church before she was deported to Mexic...
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Toys from China subject of congressional hearingsSep 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Leading toy executives face scrutiny from members of Congress today during hearings that come in response to the growing number of cases and concerns about unsafe childr...
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CTA, Pace won't hold off hikes any longerSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Despite pleas from lawmakers to hold off, CTA and Pace officials say they simply can't postpone fare hikes and service cuts any longer in the face of giant budget shortf...
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Who do you think should sing at Wrigley?Sep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Cubs fans have until Friday to cast the online votes that will decide which loyal fan will get the chance to sing at Wrigley Field. Winnowed from 2,700 entran...
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Secret's out: Verdict is guiltySep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - A federal jury of seven women and five men Monday found every mob defendant in the Family Secrets trial guilty of racketeering, a move likely to send several of the defe...
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NTSB holding hearing on Chicago train derailmentSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The National Transportation Safety Board is reviewing a report on last year's Chicago Blue Line derailment and fire that sent more than 100 passengers to ...
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Disabled protesters block Chicago buildingSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - A group of disabled protesters is blocking access to elevators and escalators in a government office building in downtown Chicago. A wall of wheelchairs is preventing oc...
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Verdict to be announced in mob trialSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - After about a week's deliberations, a federal jury has reached a verdict in the Family Secrets mob trial. The verdict will be read at 2 p.m. in the Dirksen Federal Build...
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Police soar with programSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Police and rescuers in Northern Illinois have a few extra "eyes in the sky" these days, thanks to a federal program that makes some pretty unique military surplus availa...
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Galesburg man still has car he bought in 1939Sep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - GALESBURG -- For a short time, it seemed it was 1939 again at the residence of Tom O'Brien. A ride in an open, 1916 Ford Model T is akin to a trip in a time machine. "Th...