6 wounded in shootings on South, West sides - Chicago Tribune

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6 wounded in shootings on South, West sides Chicago Tribune Earlier, a 29-year-old man was shot in the right hand about 8:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of West Cermak Road in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, according to a police media notification. He was in good condition at Stroger Hospital. The man was ... Man, 29, wounded in Heart of Chicago shootingChicago Sun-Times 3 dead, 31 wounded in Chicago weekend shootingsWLS-TV all 21 news articles »

06/26/2017 11:39 AM

Illinois debt is about to be rated 'junk.' What that means - CNBC

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Illinois debt is about to be rated 'junk.' What that means CNBC Illinois is on track to become the first U.S. state to have its credit rating downgraded to "junk" status, which would deepen its multibillion-dollar deficit and cost taxpayers more for years to come. S&P Global Ratings has warned the agency will ... Madigan offers wish list in exchange for Rauner's property tax freezeChicago Tribune Top Leaders Meet in Springfield to Discuss Budget ImpasseNBC Chicago (blog) Illinois lawmakers meet behind closed doors as latest budget deadline loomsWGN-TV Fox News -Hot Air -Investor's Business Daily all 193 news articles »

06/26/2017 12:37 AM

At least 9 dead, 28 missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia - Chicago Tribune

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At least 9 dead, 28 missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia Chicago Tribune Nine people were dead and 28 missing after a tourist ferry packed with around 170 passengers for the holiday weekend capsized Sunday on a reservoir near the Colombian city of Medellin, officials said. A major rescue effort involving Colombia's air ... and more »

06/26/2017 09:25 AM

Women with Star of David flags told to leave Chicago gay pride march - Fox News

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Women with Star of David flags told to leave Chicago gay pride march Fox News "An annual march celebrating inclusion and acceptance was hijacked ... by those who believe Jews do not belong to the LGBTQ community," said American Jewish Committee Chicago Director Amy Stoken. "Shame on the organizers of the Dyke March for not ... Gay Pride Marchers Carrying Star of David Flags Kicked Out of Chicago ParadeSlate Magazine (blog) Chicago Woman Asked To Leave LGBT March Because Of Jewish FlagCBS Chicago Gay Pride Marchers With Jewish Flags Told To Leave Chicago ParadeNewsweek The Daily Caller -Forward -The Jerusalem Post all 36 news articles »

06/26/2017 08:26 AM

Pride Parade participants celebrate strides, protest hurdles - Chicago Tribune

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Pride Parade participants celebrate strides, protest hurdles Chicago Tribune Marchers waving rainbow flags, dressed in drag or wearing costumes of colorful balloon sculptures paraded in Chicago on Sunday, celebrating the strides the LGBT community has made and protesting the hurdles that have been put up against them. 48th Annual Chicago Pride Parade held on North SideWLS-TV Photos: The 2017 Chicago Pride ParadeNBC Chicago 2017 Chicago Pride ParadeCBS Chicago WGN-TV -Chicago Daily Herald -Blackhawk Up all 38 news articles »

06/26/2017 08:47 AM

Steady spread of weatherfish in Chicago area: Does it mean anything? - Chicago Sun-Times

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Steady spread of weatherfish in Chicago area: Does it mean anything? Chicago Sun-Times Rich Anzalone photographed an unknown fish in a pond near Lemont at the end of May. He sent the photo to Vic Santucci, the head of Illinois' Lake Michigan Program. He forwarded it to Phil Willink, a senior research biologist for the Shedd Aquarium. It ...

06/25/2017 09:48 PM

Michelle Obama pays tribute to Chance the Rapper at BET Awards - Chicago Sun-Times

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Michelle Obama pays tribute to Chance the Rapper at BET Awards Chicago Sun-Times At the tender age of 24, Chance the Rapper accepted the Humanitarian Award during the BET Awards on Sunday for his work in his hometown of Chicago, winning over fans for both his musical talents and his philanthropic efforts. One of his biggest fans, ... and more »

06/26/2017 01:17 PM

Mariachi music 'kind of like being home away from home' - Chicago Sun-Times

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Mariachi music 'kind of like being home away from home' Chicago Sun-Times Chicago News. Pioneering Chicago designer, shop owner, model Debra Ward dead at 62. Chicago News. Teen's tragic death shows it's business as usual at Backpage.com. Chicago. A budget by June 30, or Illinois faces unprecedented 'junk' status ... and more »

06/26/2017 10:45 AM

Varsity Hockey Could Return to University of Illinois - NBC Chicago

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Varsity Hockey Could Return to University of Illinois NBC Chicago “The idea of varsity hockey at the University of Illinois has great appeal,” Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman said. “With hockey's popularity in both Chicago and St. Louis, and rapidly growing youth participation across the state, we anticipate ... Blackhawks make eight picks on second day of NHL draftChicago Tribune Chicago Blackhawks News - Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune Bowman discusses a day of big trades, high emotionsNHL.com NBCSports.com all 139 news articles »

06/26/2017 09:46 AM

What will the retooled Blackhawks look like on opening night? - Chicago Sun-Times

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What will the retooled Blackhawks look like on opening night? Chicago Sun-Times Artemi Panarin is in Columbus, Niklas Hjalmarsson is in Arizona, and Trevor van Riemsdyk and Scott Darling are in Carolina. Johnny Oduya is gone, Brian Campbell is in limbo, and Marcus Kruger could be on the way out, too. Marian Hossa might be done. Chicago Blackhawks Send Out Qualifying Offers To 4 of 7 EligibleBlackhawk Up Chicago Blackhawks' Quenneville ponders the futureChicago Daily Herald A seismic week: Extraordinary 72 hours stun Chicago sports worldChicago Tribune Chicago Tribune all 293 news articles »

06/26/2017 05:15 AM

Woman made up excuse, escaped attacker with Uber driver's help: Prosecutors - Chicago Tribune

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Woman made up excuse, escaped attacker with Uber driver's help: Prosecutors Chicago Tribune A woman who first complained of being sick to get away from a man at a Chicago restaurant later made up another excuse to stop him from sexually assaulting her at his River Forest apartment last week, prosecutors said. The woman's ordeal eventually ... and more »

06/26/2017 07:44 AM

Full rebuilds mean volatile depth charts. The Bulls are no exception. - Chicago Tribune

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Full rebuilds mean volatile depth charts. The Bulls are no exception. Chicago Tribune A trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft sends No. 7 pick Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine to the Chicago Bulls. (Kori Rumore / Chicago Tribune). K.C. JohnsonContact ReporterChicago Tribune. and more »

06/26/2017 07:19 AM

Gay pride parades across the nation sound a note of resistance — and face some - Chicago Tribune

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Gay pride parades across the nation sound a note of resistance — and face some Chicago Tribune In Chicago, 23-year-old Sarah Hecker was attending her first pride parade, another event that attracted wall-to-wall crowds. "I felt like this would be a way to not necessarily rebel, but just my way to show solidarity for marginalized people in trying ... Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago Pride ParadeNBC Chicago (blog) all 480 news articles »

06/26/2017 08:09 AM