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Cubs ask to talk to Red Sox' Theo Epstein - Chicago Sun-Times
But unlike Maddon, he's one of a handful of high-level Rays officials who works without a contract, technically making him as much of a free agent as he wants to be. And while sources close to him consider it a long shot that he would leave, ...
Source: 'Playboy Club' actor Ed Cibrian injured at West Side studio - Chicago Sun-Times
Actor Ed Cibrian was injured Tuesday night while filming a television episode of “The Playboy Club” at a West Side studio, a source said. Cibrian injured his right heel while running down an ...
The King of Clout: State deals make William Cellini rich - Chicago Sun-Times
Bill is operating as a political boss without having to be an elected official,” said a longtime Republican who requested anonymity. It's hard to find people, Republicans or Democrats, willing to talk about Cellini And Cellini adds to the intrigue by ...
Teen dared to run across railroad tracks hit by train, source says - Chicago Sun-Times
The girl was hit Thursday afternoon after she and a friend dared each other to run across the tracks, a source said. The friend made it across in time, but she did not. Erica Frye of the 5000 block of South Laflin, was hit at West 115th Street and ...
Teen struck, killed by freight train on Far South Side - Chicago Sun-Times
... Fire Media Affairs spokesman Will Knight said. A source said she and a male friend dared each other to run across the tracks in front of the oncoming train, police said. The friend made it across in time, but she did not, the source said.
Ozzie Guillen out, managing last Sox game tonight, sources say - Chicago Sun-Times
“It's probably better for Kenny's health that he does that,'' the source said. And Marlins manager Jack McKeon announced on Monday that he would be retiring. Guillen entered Monday night 677-617 (.523) and was the only Sox manager to lead the franchise ...
Man accused of kidnapping ex charged with attempted murder - Chicago Sun-Times
The woman, who a source said had been punched and forced to cut herself, was treated at Resurrection Medical Center. On Saturday, news of Camaligan's arrest came as a shock to neighbors. Rosa Raya, who lives next to Camaligan's building with her mother ...
Daley daughters used police guards to run personal errands - Chicago Sun-Times
... out the bodyguard bills chalked up at the Holiday Inn Express in New Buffalo, Mich., located at least three miles from the Daleys' summer compound where the detail stayed on weekends — and were used at the Daleys' beck and call,” the source said. ...
Daley daughters used police guards to run errands - Chicago Sun-Times
... out the bodyguard bills chalked up at the Holiday Inn Express in New Buffalo, Mich., located at least three miles from the Daleys' summer compound where the detail stayed on weekends — and were used at the Daleys' beck and call,” the source said. ...
Charlotte public housing head to lead Chicago Housing Authority - Chicago Sun-Times
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to name the man in charge of the Charlotte, NC, public housing system to head up the Chicago Housing Authority, a source said Wednesday. ...
Sources: Teen beaten into coma mistaken for rival gang member - Chicago Sun-Times
The suspected attackers are members of the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang who wrongly believed DeLeon was a Spanish Cobra, police sources said. DeLeon pleaded with the attackers that he was not a gang member, but they beat him anyway, sources said. ...
Black aldermen propose map with only one less black majority ward - Chicago Sun-Times
Another Hispanic alderman, who asked to remain anonymous, called the Black Caucus map “laughable.” Throwing 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti to the wolves is like giving up nothing, the alderman said. “The blacks have a little bit more population than ...
Neighbor charged in Northwest Side man's beating death - Chicago Sun-Times
Justo, 56, told his wife he suspected the burglar was a neighbor, a source said. An autopsy Thursday determined Justo died of multiple injuries from an assault, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. His death was ruled a homicide ...
Neighbor charged in Northwest Side man's beating death - Chicago Sun-Times
Police took a report and left, and Justo, 56, told his wife he suspected the burglar was a neighborhood man he knew, a source said. Detectives were interviewing the man Justo fingered as the possible burglar, the source said. ...
Neighbor charged in NW Side man's beating death - Chicago Sun-Times
Police took a report and left, and Justo, 56, told his wife he suspected the burglar was a neighborhood man he knew, a source said. Detectives were interviewing the man Justo fingered as the possible burglar, the source said. ...
Markham suspends police officer for lacking gun card, source says - Chicago Sun-Times
At the time, he possessed a valid firearm card but the state later revoked it after discovering his conviction, a source said. Under state law, he would be barred from possessing an Illinois firearm card. The state didn't inform Markham of the ...
Man being questioned in NW Side beating death - Chicago Sun-Times
Justo, 56, told his wife that he suspected the burglar was a neighborhood man he knew, a source said. Justo was later found dead about 11:30 pm Tuesday in the basement of his home in the 5300 block of North Northwest Highway. ...
Teen attacked, left in coma after walking girlfriend home in Logan Square - Chicago Sun-Times
The detective, who asked not to be named, said the voicemail on Dayana's phone is scratchy, but he confirmed he heard music and someone saying the word “killer.” “Three street gangs occupy nearby blocks. It's a pretty infested area, they're always in ...
Man found dead after cops check on burglary - Chicago Sun-Times
Detectives were interviewing the man Justo fingered as the possible burglar, the source said. Justo was laid off from a city job driving a truck at O'Hare Airport, said his former wife, Nicole Justo. He previously worked for Com Ed, she said. ...
Cubs scouting chief in line for contract extension - Chicago Sun-Times
Former GM Jim Hendry lobbied for the pair of widely respected player development executives on his way out the door, the source said, and chairman Tom Ricketts has long lauded the pair. The risk is turning off would-be GM candidates who might have ...
Police: Teen used hammer to kill parents - Chicago Sun-Times
The injuries suffered by Granat's parents, John and Maria Granat, were so severe that investigators initially thought they had been shot, the source said. Police believe Granat's mother was sleeping when he attacked her in his parents' bedroom late ...
Sources: Feds say Rod Blagojevich could get 30 years to life in prison - Chicago Sun-Times
In the prosecution's calculations, the government says Blagojevich faces more time because he took the witness stand and allegedly obstructed justice, sources said. As governor, he was also leader of an enterprise, they will argue. ...
Teen attacked, left in coma after walking girlfriend home - Chicago Sun-Times
The detective, who asked not to be named, said the voicemail on Dayana's phone is scratchy, but he confirmed he heard music and someone saying the word “killer.” “Three street gangs occupy nearby blocks. It's a pretty infested area, they're always in ...
Fire Investigator: West Humboldt Park blaze suspicious - Chicago Sun-Times
An investigator from the Chicago Fire Department on the scene early Wednesday who declined to give his name said the blaze “looks like an intentional act,” and is linked to a domestic dispute. Sandra Price, 42, lives on the third floor and was home ...
Police Beat - Chicago Sun-Times
The homeless man formerly of Chicago refused to give his name or explain where he got eight $100 bills and another $21. Investigations was notified of the incident and the offender is a possible suspect in recent burglaries to businesses. ...