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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. suntimes.com

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