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Chicago police officer shot in South Chicago - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
The officer was shot in the head, the source said, but his condition wasn't immediately known. The officer was being transported to Northwestern Memorial ...
Harvey cops awaiting blood tests in triple slaying - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
Authorities hope to have results by this evening, the source said. The three men are being held in the deaths of Donesha Stovall, 28, her daughter Clarisma ...
Cops: Teen shot to death in Marquette Park neighborhood - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
"I heard 'pow, pow, pow, pow, pow, pow,' at least six shots," said the resident, who asked not to be identified. About 10 minutes later, she said went ...
Neighbors support woman who shot 12-year-old boy - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
The retired widow fired her handgun when one of the bricks struck her in the thigh, said the neighbor, who asked that her name not be used. ...
4 injured in porch collapse in Lake View - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
An inspector, who declined to give his name, said the department has never received any complaints about the building before. Ed Frankowski and Amy Freelund ...
Teen wounded during fight near Gage Park H.S. - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
One of the school's assistant principals, who refused to give his name to a reporter, referred all calls to the Chicago Board of Education's central offices ...
Public defender allegedly assaults prosecutor - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
The prosecutor "was stunned and didn't do anything, and the next thing you know, (the public defender) had him in a headlock," the source said. ...
Homes of two officers burglarized; gun, badge, armor vest stolen - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
The burglar also took the officer's bullet-proof vest, the source said. They also stole several television sets, the source said. ...
Quinn signs bill opening up adoption records - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
Those born after Jan. 1, 1946, could learn the same information if they are over 21 and at least one birth parent has not requested anonymity.
Cops searching trash bins for evidence in Bucktown beating - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
Investigators were also talking with homeless people in the area to see if anyone saw the attack early Friday morning, sources said. ...
Ford Heights residents boycott food and liquor store - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
Police could not be immediately reached for comment, but a village trustee who did not want to be identified said the city completed the investigation and ...
Michelle Obama making first official trip without president - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
Her focus in Mexico will be reaching out to young people, which will be the cornerstone of her international agenda, senior administration officials said. ...
Is Chicagoan the best 5th grade basketball player ever? - Chicago Breaking News - Tribune (blog)
"He represents much of what is wrong with our athletic system," said one NBA assistant who asked not to be identified. "He already has so many hands in the ...