Man slain on way to dialysis treatment: police

WGN-TV: Man fatally shot while waiting for ride to dialysis treatment. A 72-year-old man was shot and killed in his gangway on...

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Fiscal talks fail, U.S. stumbles toward steep cuts

The U.S. government stumbled headlong on Friday toward wide-ranging spending cuts that threaten to hinder the economic recovery,...

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Pope Benedict quits Vatican with promise to obey successor

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict left the Vatican on Thursday after pledging unconditional obedience to whoever succeeds...

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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 or consolidate...

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Chicago pelted by snow, sleet

A winter weather advisory has been issued for today as the Chicago area is getting hit with sleet, freezing rain and snow from...

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Oscars analysis: 'Argo,' Ang Lee are night's big winners

Blowing past the distant Civil War history of “Lincoln” and the more controversial recent history of “Zero Dark Thirty,” director and star Ben Affleck’s rousing, reassuringly apolitical thriller “Argo” won Sunday’s Academy Award for best picture.This was a rebuke to the very academy bestowing the prize: Affleck failed to receive a directing nomination...

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Daytona 500 still a go despite accident that injured fans

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — ...

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Charges filed in slaying of Clemente High School student

Authorities filed charges against a 34-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old Clemente High School...

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Court to Madigan: No rehearing on concealed-carry guns ruling

SPRINGFIELD — A divided federal appeals court today rejected Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s request for a rehearing...

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Major snowstorm bearing down on Chicago region

A winter storm that is walloping the Great Plains will hit the Chicago area tonight and linger through the morning commute on...

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Jackson Jr. in court: 'I am guilty, your honor'

Jesse Jr. and Sandi Jackson arriving in federal court in Washington today. Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty...

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Ex-law partner: Drew Peterson attorney attacked me

Joel Brodsky’s ex-law partner testified that Drew Peterson’s former lead attorney had physically attacked her in the past and...

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Father recalls poignant final moment with slain daughter

The father of a Clemente High School student killed Friday spent Monday morning putting up a memorial to his daughter at the...

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Hutchinson expected to drop out, endorse Kelly

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson dropped out of the 2nd District special Democratic primary today and endorsed former state Rep. Robin...

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Jackson family: 'We felt the impact'

Members of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s family said this morning they are struggling in the aftermath of Jackson being charged with misusing...

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Passengers describe 'filth,' 'stench' on disabled cruise ship

MOBILE, Ala.— Thousands...

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'Blade Runner' Olympian charged with girlfriend's murder

JOHANNESBURG -- South African "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world...

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Cubs' plan for more night games could be in trouble

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No bail for suspects in Hadiya Pendleton slaying

Two suspects in the slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton were ordered held without bond today.Cook County Judge Israel Desierto ordered that Michael Ward, the alleged...

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Charges in Hadiya Pendleton slaying could come soon: McCarthy

Charges against two people being questioned in the shooting death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton could come this evening, Chicago...

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