Closing of Wells Street Bridge creates uncertainty for CTA riders

The shutdown of the Wells Street Bridge has the impact of a blocked artery, straining the circulation of much of the CTA rail...

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Still no signs of life after sinkhole swallows Florida man

SEFFNER, Fla.— A...

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Collins believes Bulls taking right approach with Rose

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Chicago archdiocese to close or consolidate five schools

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago is laying off about 10 percent of its work force and is planning to close five schools...

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Top foes concede defeat to Kelly in bid for Jackson seat

The two top opponents have conceded defeat tonight to Robin Kelly in the special Democratic primary election to replace disgraced...

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Woman freed after conviction in son's death tossed

Nicole Harris, who was released from prison after her conviction for the 2005 death of her son was tossed, talks to the Tribune about her past seven years behind bars. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune) ...

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Oscars live: Christoph Waltz best supporting actor

9:03 p.m.: John Travolta presents a montage to movie musicals, featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson,...

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At least 28 hurt in crash at Daytona Speedway

Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood and NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell discuss the crash during the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Saturday. Twenty-eight fans were injured in the race. ...

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Drew Peterson transferred to Pontiac prison

Drew Peterson’s new life as an Illinois Department of Corrections inmate has begun.Peterson was transferred this morning to...

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Retired general says National Guard could help curb Chicago violence

To reduce the homicides and shootings plaguing Chicago streets, elected officials should consider calling on the state and federal...

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Homicide probe under way after 2 women found dead in blaze

Firefighters found the bodies of two women at a South Side residence this afternoon while putting out a fire at the home, according...

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Jacksons set for plea hearings in D.C. on Wednesday

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, are expected to plead guilty to...

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Campaign problems, voter intimidation alleged in Cicero

Allegations such as voters being offered pizza coupons and campaign workers insisting on handling mail-in ballots for town residents...

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2 questioned in fatal shooting of Chicago woman

Janay McFarlane, 18, was shot on the way to a store, the same day Obama spoke on gun violence. Two people are being questioned...

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Woman killed same day sister hears Obama speak of gun violence

Hours after Destini Warren, 14, attended President Barack Obama’s speech against gun violence Friday, her family learned of...

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Lawyers: Jackson Jr., wife intend to plead guilty to charges

Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife Sandi intend to plead guilty to federal charges alleging the former congressman misused $750,000...

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Cruise executive: 'Sorry for what guests had to endure'

MOBILE, Alabama— ...

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Sources: American, US Airways boards approve merger

The boards of AMR Corp and US Airways Group Inc each met on Wednesday to approve a merger that would create the world's largest...

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Attorney convicted in slaying of Eddy Curry's ex-girlfriend, child

A Chicago attorney was found guilty Tuesday night of fatally shooting a former girlfriend of ex-Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry...

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Slain teen's dad: 'The healing can start' after 2 charged with murder

Announcing charges in a case that has drawn national attention, police say 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot to death by...

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