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Chicago police warn about sneak-attack robberies

Chicago police say citizens should beware of a group of robbers looking to attack victims and steal wallets and cell phones after dark in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Holder to address ABA in Chicago

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to address members of the American Bar Association at their annual meeting in Chicago.

Hales Franciscan undergoing renovations

Thanks largely to a contribution from NBA great Michael Jordan, an all-male private high school is rebuilding itself within the Bronzeville community.

State Sen. Jones III hosted Burr Oak hearing

On Thursday, July 30, a South Side state senator became the latest lawmaker to hold a public hearing surrounding the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal.

A dozen-plus shootings in one day prompts CeaseFire vigil

Within 24 hours, 15 people were victims of gun violence on July 28. Half of those shot, including two teens, were near the same corner on the West Side –– Homan Avenue and Walnut Street.

7.6 percent tuition hike at Illinois State

NORMAL, Ill.— New students attending Illinois State University this fall will pay 7.6 percent more for tuition and fees.

July sets 85-year Illinois record as coolest

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Last month was Illinois' coldest July since 1924.

ABA panel to focus on corruption problem

The American Bar Association is opening its annual meeting in Chicago and one of the first panels is focusing on a problem that's plagued not only Chicago but the rest of Illinois as well — corruption in government.

More weapons collected during gun turn-in event

Chicago police collected about 100 more firearms Saturday, compared to last June's efforts, during the department's fourth Gun Turn-In program. Residents turned in 6,800 guns, no questions asked, including a sawedoff shotgun and an AK-47 assault rifle, ac

Sheriff launches Burr Oak headstone database

Officials have launched a database that features photos of headstones at a suburban Chicago cemetery where four former workers are accused of digging up graves in a scheme to resale plots.
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