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Developer accused of stealing $3 millionSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - A developer who once proposed constructing a 112-story skyscraper in downtown Chicago is accused of stealing over $3 million from buildings he managed. Fifty-one-year-ol...
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Longtime aide to Hastert announces his departureSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Michael Stokke, longtime aide to Congressman Dennis Hastert announced Wednesday he's leaving Hastert's office at the end of the month. Stokke, a downstate...
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Transit deal not done yetSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Transit riders thought they landed a reprieve last week from major service cuts and fare hikes, but it seems an enduring political logjam may quickly lead to another cou...
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1 man killed in house fire on Chicago's West SideSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - A 78-year-old man is dead after fire swept through a house on Chicago's West Side. One firefighter was treated for an eye injury. Fire officials say the blaze started be...
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Field Museum mulls temporary bones swap with KenyaSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Officials at Chicago's Field Museum say they're considering a temporary trade of bone exhibits with the National Museums of Kenya. Field Museum President John McCarter s...
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Blagojevich gives up court fight over firingsSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who rarely shies away from a legal fight, has stopped pursuing a case he made the premier example of his efforts to fight government...
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Sports violence on trial before state Supreme CourtSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - In a case that could send shock waves through the sporting world, the Illinois Supreme Court will decide if two suburban hockey players, their coaches and ...
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More mob trial deliberations to comeSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - After a one-week break, federal court jury is due to resume deliberations today in Chicago's biggest mob trial in years, but the judge is warning that there may be a lon...
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George Ryan's wife says she, husband have clear consciencesSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- George Ryan's wife said Wednesday that she and her husband have clear consciences and are getting on with their lives despite the looming possibility that...
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Sun-Times publisher to run CBC NewsSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - John Cruickshank is leaving as publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and chief operating officer of parent Sun-Times Media Group to run the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s ne...