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Country Club Hills residents angered over mayor Dwight Welch's spending

Country Club Hills residents angry about questionable spending by the city packed a council meeting Monday night and pointed the finger at one man-- Mayor Dwight Welch.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-country-club-hills-residents-angered-over-spending-20111115,0,4214087.story

Chicago Blackhawks vs Predators Monday night

Blackhawks vs. The Predators tonight at the United Center starting at 7:30 pm. Expect additional traffic in the area.

Motorola Cutting 185 Jobs in Illinois from Mobile Mobility

Motorola Mobility is cutting 800 jobs worldwide but the downsizing has nothing to do with the $12.5 billion take over by Google.



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Convict, Russell Smrekar, on Death Bed Claims He Killed Rolling Meadows Man, Michael Mansfield

Mansfield’s one-time college roommate, who was scheduled to testify against his roomate — convicted murderer Russell Smrekar — confessed to his killing in 1975.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111028/news/710289589/

Chicago Mob Figure, Mark Polchan, Gets 60 years in Berwyn store bombing

Mark Polchan, 43, a high-ranking member of the Outlaws motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to 60 years in prison for helping run a group of criminals who robbed jewelry stores and bombed a business in Berwyn.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/8468890-418/chicago-mob-figure-gets-60-years-in-berwyn-store-bombing.html

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Chicago Police Interrupt Shootout at 47th St. And Champlain Ave., Bronzeville Neighborhood

One man was transported by paramedics to Stroger hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-thieves-reach-for-brass-rings-from-hydrants-201110

Police Question Man in Stabbing Death of Indian Head Park Girl Kelli O'Laughlin

Girl, 14, found by mother stabbed at home-possible burglary gone bad.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cops-investigating-suburban-girls-stabbing-death-as-homicide-20111027,0,50133.story

Early Morning House Fire Across from Cook County Jail

Chicago firefighters responded about 6 AM to a house fire across from Cook County Jail. And adults and two children suffered smoke inhalation. The three were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-firefighters-battle-blaze-near-county-jail-20111028,0,1827581.story

70-100 Brass Rings Stolen from Fire Hydrants in August and September

Thieves can sell brass rings stolen from fire hydrants for $20. Thefts can cause delays in fighting fires, but each firetruck carries two spare rings.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-thieves-reach-for-brass-rings-from-hydrants-20111027,0,3292354.story

Fire in retirement hotel 1020 W Lawrence Ave

chicagotribune.com Two women were injured in an early morning fire at a retirement hotel in the city's Uptown neighborhood, officials said.

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Wanted ex-Woodridge cop, Scott Webb, has checkered past

dailyherald.com Before he was wanted on charges of stealing $30,000 from a police charity, ex-Woodridge patrol officer Scott Webb was disciplined eight times for a variety of infractions ranging from tardiness to damaging village property, public records show.

Townhouse Fire on South Parkside Dr, Palatine After Lightning Strike

arlingtoncardinal.com Fire and smoke showing through front second floor window when first firefighters arrived ...

Wrigley building owners: Groupon among those in talks to acquire Wrigley Building

chicagotribune.com The owners of the Wrigley Building confirmed today they are talking to a number of outside parties about the future of the Michigan Avenue landmark -- conversations that reportedly include two co-founders of Groupon ...

Family sues after Chicago police officers shot dog during search

www.wlsam.com Jury awards family $300K after police kill man’s dog during search of the family’s South Side home ...

Chicago Air & Water Show 2011

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Fourteen hhgregg Stores To Open In Chicago Region In Mid-September

chicago.cbslocal.com Technology gadget and electronics buffs will have a new retailer to explore on Sept. 15, when Indianapolis-based retailer hhgregg opens 14 stores throughout the Chicago region.

Smokey fire with large header in townhouse in Edgewater

chicagotribune.com Firefighters responded to a blaze in a townhouse in the North Side's Edgewater neighborhood this afternoon; no injuries reported ...

Family rescued, firefighter hurt in extra-alarm Summit fire that injured firefighter

southtownstar.suntimes.com A mother, father and two small children were rescued from a three-alarm blaze late Wednesday in Summit that injured a firefighter and displaced 28 residents ...

2 injured in West Side apartment building blaze

chicagotribune.com  Two elderly people were injured in a late-night blaze in a four-story Humboldt Park apartment building at 1152 Christiana occupied by a number of handicapped and elderly residents, fire officials said ...

Hit-run suspect Christopher Williams allegedly didn’t stop because he had to deliver marijuana

suntimes.com A South Side man involved in a deadly hit-and-run on the Dan Ryan last year told authorities he didn’t initially stop to check on his teenage victim because he had to deliver marijuana to his customers, Cook County prosecutors said Thursday ...

Cubs manager Mike Quade is likely next to go

suntimes.com Cubs manager Mike Quade’s days as the team manager likely are numbered. The first-year Cubs manager has one year remaining on the contract he received after last season from Jim Hendry. But Hendry’s departure leaves the manager’s job in the hands of his replacement, team owner Tom Ricketts said Friday ...

Cubs fire GM Hendry: Delayed firing of GM Jim Hendry for a month - Chicago Sun-Times

suntimes.com A week after the All Star break, with the Cubs’ record having fallen 21 games below .500, team owner Tom Ricketts and his family made

New DUI charges filed in fatal Lisle crash July 3, 2011

dailyherald.com A Lisle man accused in a fatal crash over July Fourth weekend has been indicted on additional charges, authorities said Friday. James D. Kisla, 51, now faces charges of driving under the influence of painkillers, in addition to alcohol ...

Naperville North investigates after some students seem drunk on first day of school

chicagotribune.com Naperville North High School officials were handing out suspensions after some students appeared to have shown up intoxicated for the first day of classes Wednesday morning ...

Family says 6th person dies from Indiana State Fair stage collapse in high winds

chicagotribune.com Family members say a Ball State University senior has become the sixth person to die from injuries suffered in a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair ...