Closing of Wells Street Bridge creates uncertainty for CTA riders

The shutdown of the Wells Street Bridge has the impact of a blocked artery, straining the circulation of much of the CTA rail...

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New budget crisis begins after Washington fiscal talks fail

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama formally ordered broad cuts in government spending on Friday night after he and congressional...

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Tax on pack of cigarettes sold in Chicago up $1 to $6.67

On the eve of a $1-per-pack Cook County cigarette tax increase, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stood in the glow of...

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Groupon shares plummet nearly 25% on weak results, forecast

Groupon Inc., the Chicago-based daily deals website, offered up an earnings disappointment Wednesday after the market closed,...

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House Democrats approve gun bans in votes GOP calls 'stunt'

SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led majority in the Illinois House voted Tuesday in favor of banning guns in schools, casinos and...

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Cardinal George: New pope must 'govern ... as a pastor'

Cardinal Francis George tells the Tribune's Manya Brachear about the qualities that a new pope should have, one day before the cardinal heads to Rome to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune) ...

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Oscars live: Hathaway wins best supporting actress

10:09 p.m.: The cast of "Chicago" presents the award for best original score to Michael Danna for "Life of Pi."9:59: George...

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2 hurt in melee near Ford City Mall

Two people suffered minor injuries in a disturbance involving large crowds of "kids" tonight at Ford City Mall on the Southwest...

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Drew Peterson transferred to Pontiac prison

Drew Peterson’s new life as an Illinois Department of Corrections inmate has begun.Peterson was transferred this morning to...

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Retired general: National Guard could help curb Chicago violence

To reduce the homicides and shootings plaguing Chicago streets, elected officials should consider calling on the state and federal...

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Jackson Jr.: 'Tell everybody back home I'm sorry I let 'em down'

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Ex-Peterson lawyer questioned by former team at hearing

Joel Brodsky, once the lead attorney in Drew Peterson's murder trial, was waiting in the hallway Tuesday when his former legal...

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Rose returns to 5-on-5 drills for first time since injury

A sense of doubt has evolved into a hint of optimism about Derrick Rose's comeback from knee surgery.The Bulls guard, who last...

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CPS officials taking note of feedback on school closings

Chicago Public Schools officials gathering input on school closings started taking notes when the director of a local Boys and...

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Woman killed same day sister hears Obama speak of gun violence

Hours after Destini Warren, 14, attended President Barack Obama’s speech against gun violence Friday, her family learned of...

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Obama addresses gun violence, economy in Chicago

At a school on Chicago's South Side, President Barack Obama discussed gun violence in America, and specifically Chicago. President...

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Stricken cruise ship docks in Alabama

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Family: Hadiya Pendleton slaying suspect 'good kid'

The family of a reputed gang member charged with fatally shooting 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in a South Side park last month...

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Body found in cabin after standoff in California woods

Raw footage of Christopher Dorner's cabin engulfed in flames. It is unclear who set it. There are also reports of ammo exploding inside. ...

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Slain teen's dad: 'The healing can start' after 2 charged with murder

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy discusses charges in the Hadiya Pendleton slaying in a news conference at Area Central police headquarters Monday evening. ...

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