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70-year-old died of natural causes, medical examiner's office says
Eugene Davis died forgotten and alone inside his locked dilapidated Blue Island house even after its water and electricity were shut off, authorities said Wednesday.
Eugene Davis died forgotten and alone inside his locked dilapidated Blue Island house even after its water and electricity were shut off, authorities said Wednesday.
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Patrick Fitzgerald will be most remembered for taking down two Illinois governors, but the prosecution of a ruthless ex-Chicago police commander may say more about the outgoing U.S. attorney's style, boldness and willingness to risk a courtroom loss in pursuit of what he felt was right.
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Ex-senator tells how he picked an untouchable, Patrick Fitzgerald, to be U.S. attorney in ChicagoThu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Former Sen. Peter Fitzgerald lost his job over the appointment and hopes the Combine that runs Illinois doesn't get to choose next prosecutor
Politicians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down.
Politicians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down.
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Police agencies will ratchet up street presence over steamy holiday weekend
Memorial Day weekend should be mostly sunny and hot - with an increased chance of getting stopped by police.
Memorial Day weekend should be mostly sunny and hot - with an increased chance of getting stopped by police.
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Company says annexing 86 acres of Chicago land into village will help cash-strapped area
Ald. John Pope started a recent town hall meeting in Hegewisch with a simple question for his constituents: "Does anyone here want landfills?"
Ald. John Pope started a recent town hall meeting in Hegewisch with a simple question for his constituents: "Does anyone here want landfills?"
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Experts sound warnings about varied offerings and health problems
Over the past decade, the nation's war on obesity has targeted some fairly obvious culprits, including fast food, pastries, fried foods and soda.
Over the past decade, the nation's war on obesity has targeted some fairly obvious culprits, including fast food, pastries, fried foods and soda.
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Many public health officials are warning patients that fruit juice poses many of the same health risks as soft drinks when it comes to obesity and diabetes. What concrete actions can consumers take?
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Production companies settle with brain-damaged woman
A 26-year-old woman will be awarded $18.5 million after reaching a settlement with Paramount Pictures and DW Studio Productions after an on-set accident during the filming of the third"Transformers"movie left her seriously injured, her lawyer said Wednesday.
A 26-year-old woman will be awarded $18.5 million after reaching a settlement with Paramount Pictures and DW Studio Productions after an on-set accident during the filming of the third"Transformers"movie left her seriously injured, her lawyer said Wednesday.
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Aggravated DUI among charges in death of 8-year-old
Investigators say a woman with a drug possession conviction was smoking pot the day the vehicle she was driving struck an 8-year-old boy in Skokie, pushing the bike he was riding on a sidewalk across the street and into a parked car.
Investigators say a woman with a drug possession conviction was smoking pot the day the vehicle she was driving struck an 8-year-old boy in Skokie, pushing the bike he was riding on a sidewalk across the street and into a parked car.
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Poland native is being held in solitary confinement
A Chicago man accused of threatening to blow up a train overpass during the NATO summit may have been drunk and just running his mouth, his attorney said Wednesday.
A Chicago man accused of threatening to blow up a train overpass during the NATO summit may have been drunk and just running his mouth, his attorney said Wednesday.
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Quinn's office says he'll sign bill
The Illinois House on Wednesday passed legislation giving the state so-called quick-take power to acquire private property for the proposed Illiana expressway connecting Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana and I-55 in Illinois.
The Illinois House on Wednesday passed legislation giving the state so-called quick-take power to acquire private property for the proposed Illiana expressway connecting Interstate Highway 65 in Indiana and I-55 in Illinois.
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Relationship with panel member affects support for front-runner Conyears
West Side Democratic leaders Wednesday picked a former top aide to onetime Cook County Board President Todd Stroger to mount a third-party challenge to indicted Rep. Derrick Smith in the November election.
West Side Democratic leaders Wednesday picked a former top aide to onetime Cook County Board President Todd Stroger to mount a third-party challenge to indicted Rep. Derrick Smith in the November election.
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Stunted raises, longer hours leave educators ready to strike
Mayor Rahm Emanuel bore the brunt of criticism from angry teachers who filled the Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday to make clear their unhappiness with the administration's efforts to overhaul public education in Chicago.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel bore the brunt of criticism from angry teachers who filled the Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday to make clear their unhappiness with the administration's efforts to overhaul public education in Chicago.
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Lawmakers have nearly enough votes to override a veto by governor
SPRINGFIELD - Ignoring Gov.Pat Quinn'sopposition, the Illinois House on Wednesday passed a major gambling expansion that would put casinos in Chicago and four other cities, add more positions for riverboat casinos and allow slot machines at horse tracks.
SPRINGFIELD - Ignoring Gov.Pat Quinn'sopposition, the Illinois House on Wednesday passed a major gambling expansion that would put casinos in Chicago and four other cities, add more positions for riverboat casinos and allow slot machines at horse tracks.
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Presidential election-year politics could come in play in Fitzgerald replacement processThu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Picking a successor to Patrick Fitzgerald as Chicago's top federal prosecutor is fraught with difficulties, from finding a lawyer with zeal and talent to take on public corruption to trying to keep any choice from becoming embroiled in presidential election-year politics.
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Oil giant agrees to $400 million deal with federal government.
In a move that promises cleaner air throughout the Chicago area, BP on Wednesday agreed to spend more than $400 million to settle legal complaints about chronic pollution problems at the oil company's sprawling refinery in northwest Indiana.
In a move that promises cleaner air throughout the Chicago area, BP on Wednesday agreed to spend more than $400 million to settle legal complaints about chronic pollution problems at the oil company's sprawling refinery in northwest Indiana.
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Parish priest known as 'Father Available'
The Rev. Joseph W. Seitz grew up in Christ the King Catholic Parish in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and at the end of his active priesthood was the church's pastor.
The Rev. Joseph W. Seitz grew up in Christ the King Catholic Parish in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and at the end of his active priesthood was the church's pastor.
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PR specialist worked with Mayor Harold Washington
Paul Davis was a journalist and public relations specialist who often put his talents to work for causes and political candidates he believed in.
Paul Davis was a journalist and public relations specialist who often put his talents to work for causes and political candidates he believed in.
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As negotiations with city school district drag on, threatened strike vote looms
The Chicago Teachers Union expects thousands of teachers to show up Wednesday for a downtown rally staged to fire up its members and serve as a display of muscle in the midst of protracted contract talks with the school district.
The Chicago Teachers Union expects thousands of teachers to show up Wednesday for a downtown rally staged to fire up its members and serve as a display of muscle in the midst of protracted contract talks with the school district.
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New York moves toward banning cancer-causing chemical in children's products; nurses and moms march in D.C. for tougher regulations
In New York state, lawmakers are moving to ban a cancer-causing flame retardant from children's products.
In New York state, lawmakers are moving to ban a cancer-causing flame retardant from children's products.
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Study's findings challenge key industry argument for expanding use of chemicals
Black and Latino toddlers may have significantly higher levels of toxic flame retardants in their bodies than white children, according to a new study that challenges one of industry's chief arguments for expanding use of the chemicals.
Black and Latino toddlers may have significantly higher levels of toxic flame retardants in their bodies than white children, according to a new study that challenges one of industry's chief arguments for expanding use of the chemicals.
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When it comes to advocating against her 8-year-old son's serious illness, Gelse Tkalec is on a much lonelier path than those strewn with pink ribbons and yellow bracelets.
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Architect oversaw restoration projects at Naval Station Great Lakes
Tim B. Meland spent more than two decades as the registered architect at Naval Station Great Lakes, overseeing projects including the restoration of an iconic 1911 clock tower.
Tim B. Meland spent more than two decades as the registered architect at Naval Station Great Lakes, overseeing projects including the restoration of an iconic 1911 clock tower.
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As glow of NATO performance fades, police paychecks, pensions in cash-strapped City Hall's sights
How long will Chicago police float on their official sea of love?
How long will Chicago police float on their official sea of love?
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Solitary confinement 'a kind of sensory deprivation,' attorney says
Lawyers for three out-of-state men accused of plotting to firebomb police stations and other political targets during the NATO summit in Chicago complained Tuesday that their clients have been held in solitary confinement in Cook County Jail, calling their treatment "cruel and unusual."
Lawyers for three out-of-state men accused of plotting to firebomb police stations and other political targets during the NATO summit in Chicago complained Tuesday that their clients have been held in solitary confinement in Cook County Jail, calling their treatment "cruel and unusual."
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