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Man Shot While Trying to Rob Rogers Park Jewelry Store - MyFox Chicago
The store owner, who declined to give his name, told Fox Chicago News that Thomas told him to go open the safe and to put the money in a book bag Thomas was holding. The store owner says he's known Musa for five years, and told us "Why somebody you ...
12 Dead in Mexico Shootout - MyFox Chicago
"Ten of the dead were civilians, apparently members of an armed group, and two were soldiers ... who were on patrol," said a press officer from the Sinaloa state attorney general's office who declined to be named. Men armed with grenades and high ...
Cubs, City Close On Wrigley Renovation - MyFox Chicago
... that he would only agree to such a deal if the Cubs guarantee a minimum payment regardless of how much money the tax brings in, according to the person who was not authorized to publicly discuss the negotiations and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Obama to Visit Oklahoma, Talk About Oil Drilling - MyFox Chicago
Obama will focus on his support for an "all of the above" energy policy, an administration official said. Obama will also visit a solar facility in Boulder City, Nev., oil fields on public lands in Carlsbad, NM, and Ohio State University in Columbus, ...
Police Horses to Get Riot Gear for NATO, G8 Summits in Chicago - MyFox Chicago
An officer assigned to the Mounted Unit, who asked to remain anonymous, noted that some of the 30 horses “may not be street-ready” in time for the NATO and G-8 summits. “If you look at our manpower, there's enough of us where we could take a city ...
$3M Bond For Man Charged in Naperville Stabbing - MyFox Chicago
Wild, a punter on North Central's 2010 football team, tried to stop the attack and was fatally stabbed in the upper abdomen by a weapon that may have pierced his heart, a source said. Hayes remains hospitalized in fair condition and is expected to ...
Slain Cop Was Unintended Target, Attack Wasn't Robbery: Sources - MyFox Chicago
It was Lewis' first day as a security guard at the store, the source said, and he was not supposed to be there that day. The gunman opened the door to the store using his coat, so as not to leave fingerprints, according to the source. ...
Downstate Manufacturer Joins Tax Break Talks in Springfield - MyFox Chicago
Chicago - A big Downstate manufacturer is now seeking the same Illinois income tax incentives sought by Sears Holdings, according to several sources close to the legislative negotiations. ...
Chicago Says Goodbye to Maggie Daley - MyFox Chicago
A source close to the Daley family told FOX Chicago News that Mrs. Obama plans to attend the funeral on Monday. Other White House officials who will be there include Chief of Staff Bill Daley; Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett; Transportation Secretary ...
Two Men Found Shot Dead in Calumet City - MyFox Chicago
Sources said a woman driving home through an alley saw the men lying on the ground in a backyard with gunshot wounds to the head. The sources said police later found a revolver in a nearby trashcan. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office said the ...
CTA Robbery and Murder Suspect Prince Watson Charged With Fourth Robbery - MyFox Chicago
But DNA tests on the cover did not conclusively link Watson to it, a source said. Police said they are investigating if Watson was involved in other iPhone thefts. There are more than 30 robberies of electronic devices on CTA trains every month in the ...
Man Found Dead in Arlington Heights Home, Relative in Police Chase - MyFox Chicago
Nellessen was found in a chair, bound and gagged and with duct tape around his ankles, a source said. The 911 caller also told police that a member of the victim's family had left the home abruptly and driven away in the Mercury, so police departments ...
Report: Pfleger, Cardinal Discuss Move - MyFox Chicago
The Sun-Times cited an anonymous source that said that Pfleger met with Cardinal Francis George on Friday to discuss the possibility of his departure. The source said several options were discussed but no offers were put forward.
3 Dead, Officer Shot Chasing Murder Suspects on North Side - MyFox Chicago
Police were trying to build a case against Ibarra, the source said. He was being watched at his home and when he left Saturday, officers followed him to the Winthrop address, the source said. Ibarra allegedly set up the fake cocaine deal, ...
Emanuel vs. Chico: What Would a Run-Off Look Like? - MyFox Chicago
Emanuel's raised about $12 million -- about four times what Chico's raised -- but a source close to Emanuel told me he may have less than $2 million cash left on hand. New fundraising rules that kicked in last month mean Emanuel would not be able in a ...
Struggling Nokia Talks with Microsoft - MyFox Chicago
... when he is expected to unveil his strategy for turning around the company to investors in London, a person close to the situation said. ...
Human Remains in Abandoned Hospital… - MyFox Chicago
The photographer, 40, who chose to remain anonymous for fear of trespassing charges, said he found documents from 2001 labeled “Babies That Have Been ...
Three Hurt in Far South Side Home Explosion - MyFox Chicago
“It felt like a bomb went off and my wife started hollering,” said the man, who declined to give his name. All the windows of their home were blown out, ...
Source: Alexi Mulling Mayoral Run - MyFox Chicago
The group will include union leaders & aldermen, the source said. The source added that a voter opinion survey commissioned by one of the group found ...
Video Claiming to be of 'Transformers' Accident Released - MyFox Chicago
... the day before Cedillo's accident, and the car seen crashing is not her car. All extras signed confidentiality agreements and asked to remain anonymous.
LeBron James' dramatic and historic free agency will have a … - MyFox Chicago
While Wade and Bosh have decided to team up in South Beach, sources said LeBron doesn't want to share the stage with the other two superstars. ...
Pair Indicted in Brutal Bucktown Baseball Bat Attack - MyFox Chicago
... Viramontes and Cruz were captured on surveillance video at a nearby gas station trying to use the victim's credit card, a source said. ...
EXCLUSIVE: Highland Park B-Ball Girls Going to Disney - MyFox Chicago
A source close to the team said late Friday the Highland Park High School varsity squad has found a new tournament to play in over Christmas break -- in ...
Midwest Bank Facing Federal Takeover - MyFox Chicago
A source close to situation says the FDIC already held an auction for banks interesting in buying Midwest. There were10 bidders, but it's unknown which bank ...
Health Care Reform Would 'Cripple' Ill. - MyFox Chicago
A Congressional Democratic aide, who asked to remain anonymous since the final costs of Congressional health care reform have yet to be finalized, ...