3 Shot And Killed Inside East Side Home
The homeowner told officers he shot three people who had broken into his home, but police said there are "inconsistencies" in his statements
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The homeowner told officers he shot three people who had broken into his home, but police said there are "inconsistencies" in his statements
The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace announced Friday that the Ventra transit app has been downloaded more than two million times.
Automobile Mechanics' Local 701 negotiator Sam Cicinelli said the leaders are recommending a "no" vote on the dealers' latest offer.
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A retired Chicago TV reporter and two of his friends finished the adventure of a lifetime on Tuesday when they completed a canoe trip the length of the Mississippi River.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday that an owner of a Chicago restaurant was charged with underreporting more than $1 million in sales.
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A shocking tragedy at the Ohio State Fair is leading to changes at carnivals and fairs across the country.
Firefighters responding to a crash in the South shore neighborhood found themselves under fire, and their fire truck was struck by a bullet.
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Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
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Further details were not immediately available.
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"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
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Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
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The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
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The incident happened on Leland Avenue in Portage Park. Darius Johnson reports.
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Further details were not immediately available.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit that provides jobs to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, said the law could effectively end their program.
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Love died after a long battle with cancer.
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DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
Further details were not immediately available.
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