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5 Dead, 18 Wounded In Weekend Violence
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night.
Non-Profit Seeks To Lead Disconnected Adults Into IT Careers
A national non-profit focused on closing the opportunity divide has set up a branch in Chicago.
Challenger: Don’t Bring Your Political Soapbox To The Office
This year’s presidential race has stirred passions and ignited heated debate from all corners of the country and from every venue, including the workplace.
Police Enforcing Seat Belt Laws Memorial Day Weekend
Some 2,600 law enforcement agencies in the Midwest are joining police departments throughout the national in an effort that also features extensive nighttime safety belt enforcement.
Report: Evans Hiring New Judges Despite Lack Of Need For Them
Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans appears to be moving ahead with his plan to hire more trial judges when they may not be needed.
Tollway Reroute Project Will Mean Detours, Confusion
A major highway project in the northern suburbs will mean detours and require a hefty dose of patience.
End Of Tax Exemptions To Result In Higher Lollapalooza Ticket Prices
Fans anticipating Lollapalooza 2012 in Grant Park could face sticker shock at the gate.
Report: Property Taxes Way Up In Many Suburbs
Some suburbanites are feeling the pain of decreasing property values and increased taxes.
Ill. House Committee Approves Bill Requiring Ultrasounds Before Abortion
Illinois state lawmakers who oppose abortion are trying to make it harder for women to make the decision to abort.
Report: State DHS Kept Doing Business With Blacklisted Company
The Illinois Department of Human Services is being blasted for funneling over $1 million to a suspect company.
Dozens File To Run For U.S. House Seats
Dozens of people have filed to run for Illinois’ 18 seats in the U.S. House.
ComEd Squares Off With Quinn Again On Rate Increase Proposal
Gov. Pat Quinn is about to square off again against one of his favorite targets, ComEd, which wants to raise electric rates.
So Many Flies At Burger King, Inspectors Wouldn’t Open Mouths
A Burger King on the city’s South Side has been closed by the city, after inspectors found so many insects buzzing around that they were “afraid to open their mouths.”
Police: Crime Down In Chicago For July
Police say crime was down in Chicago for the month of July, making it the 31st month in a row that’s happened.
Experts Criticize Security Checkpoint Bypass For Pilots
Some experts are criticizing the newly-adopted express lane checkpoint for pilots at O’Hare International Airport.
Rape Conviction Of Chicago Cop Reversed
Former Police Sgt. John Herman had been convicted of sexually assaulting a crack addict while on duty, but his attorneys said the sex was consensual.
Giordano’s Pizzeria Files For Bankruptcy
Chicago-based Giordano’s Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but wants to keep the business running during its reorganization.
Chicago Schools Delay ISAT Tests A Week
Chicago Public Schools are pushing back the start of key state exams by one week, to the second week of March, after schools complained that snow days had swallowed up their test preparation time.
Two North Suburban Girls Charged With Cyberbullying
Two middle school students have been charged with harassment in an alleged case of cyberbullying against a female classmate.
Currency Exchange Clerk Charged With Stealing Thousands
An employee of a south suburban currency exchange pilfered thousands of dollars in wire transfers, prosecutors charged Wednesday.
Most Popular News
- Former Glenbard East Student Charged With Planning Violence At SchoolIn November, Michael Santoro allegedly made plans of a violent nature against the school, but the alleged plans remained unknown an acquaintance reported the threat to police two weeks ago, after learning about the plans in February.225
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.303
- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
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