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Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
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The victim was shot once in the thigh and was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition, police said.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
The White Sox have lost eight of nine and recorded their 31st blown save, the most in the majors. They have four wins in their past 38 games.
Police believe four to eight thieves are involved in the spree, and video from one Roseland business looks like something out of the video game Grand Theft Auto.
The Cubs last had eight steals in 1913.
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An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
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Police believe four to eight thieves are involved in the spree, and video from one Roseland business looks like something out of the video game Grand Theft Auto.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
The victim was shot once in the thigh and was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition, police said.
The White Sox have lost eight of nine and recorded their 31st blown save, the most in the majors. They have four wins in their past 38 games.
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An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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The White Sox have lost eight of nine and recorded their 31st blown save, the most in the majors. They have four wins in their past 38 games.
The Cubs last had eight steals in 1913.
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The victim was shot once in the thigh and was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition, police said.
Police believe four to eight thieves are involved in the spree, and video from one Roseland business looks like something out of the video game Grand Theft Auto.
Police said a 21-year-old man was walking near 69th and Throop around 10:30 a.m. when someone shot him multiple times.
Investigators are trying to find video footage of the shooting.
Around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, 21-year-old Christon Tucker was inside a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Washtenaw, when he was shot multiple times.