Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Weather service warns of conditions for isolated tornadoes
Weather service warns of conditions for isolated tornadoes

The National Weather Service this morning issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois that warns of strong to severe thunderstorms that could produce isolated tornadoes.

Opera star Renee Fleming to honor 9/11 victims with free Millennium Park concert Opera star Renee Fleming to honor 9/11 victims with free Millennium Park concert

Opera star soprano Renee Fleming will perform a free concert in Millennium Park with the Lyric Opera on the night before the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Cops: Bicyclist killed in Pilsen hit-and-run, suspect held Cops: Bicyclist killed in Pilsen hit-and-run, suspect held

A bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision with a car this morning in the city's Pilsen neighborhood, police said. A suspect was in custody.
Police search for missing woman, 82 Police search for missing woman, 82

Chicago police this morning were searching for a missing 82-year-old woman who may appear disoriented.
Police shoot person in Albany Park neighborhood Police shoot person in Albany Park neighborhood

Chicago police shot a person they said pointed a weapon at officers late Monday in the city's Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
11 health care workers lose licenses as anti-predator law takes effect 11 health care workers lose licenses as anti-predator law takes effect

SPRINGFIELD — The state on Monday revoked the licenses of 11 health care workers who previously were convicted of sex offenses or violent crimes against their patients under a law that just went on the books.
Man convicted in slaying of U.of C. doctoral student Man convicted in slaying of U.of C. doctoral student

A Cook County jury late Monday convicted a man in the slaying of a University of Chicago doctoral student in a botched robbery nearly four years ago.
Cops: Suspicious package found at West Loop complex not dangerous Cops: Suspicious package found at West Loop complex not dangerous

Chicago police and fire officials have secured a West Loop highrise building this evening, where a suspicious package was discovered, authorities said.

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