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911 recordings detail disturbances between state Sen. Suzi Schmidt and husband
911 recordings detail disturbances between state Sen. Suzi Schmidt and husband

Recordings of 911 calls to the Lake County sheriff's office provide new details of domestic disturbances involving state Sen. Suzi Schmidt and her husband, including his claim that she repeatedly rammed his car in August and locked him out of the house on Christmas Day.

Cook County health system $35 million short in budget Cook County health system $35 million short in budget

The Cook County Health and Hospital System plans to slash hiring, eliminate redundant contracts and reduce maintenance costs next year, but it’s still about $35 million short of what County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is willing to fork over.
2 young boys die in Hickory Hills house fire 2 young boys die in Hickory Hills house fire

Two boys, ages 3 and 5, died after being pulled from a fire at Hickory Hills home this afternoon, authorities and family members said.
Prosecutors: Detective made lewd remarks to woman Prosecutors: Detective made lewd remarks to woman

A Chicago police detective has been found guilty of disorderly conduct and ordered to undergo a sex offender evaluation after he made lewd remarks to a woman at a North Side insurance company, officials said.
Closing arguments begin in cop-killing trial Closing arguments begin in cop-killing trial

Closing arguments have begun this afternoon in the trial of a reputed gang member charged with killing a Chicago police officer in a drive-by shooting two years ago.
Chicago to analyze shootings in two high-crime police districts Chicago to analyze shootings in two high-crime police districts

A trial program to analyze and hopefully reduce youth shootings in two of the city’s most violent neighborhoods was endorsed today by a City Council committee.
Police: Career criminal questioned in 5 Indiana deaths Police: Career criminal questioned in 5 Indiana deaths

A career criminal was being questioned Wednesday and is considered a person of interest in the deaths of five people found shot in a rural Indiana county, police said.
Chicago aldermen crack down on employee vacation payouts Chicago aldermen crack down on employee vacation payouts

The number of vacation days non-union city employees can cash out when they leave their jobs would be significantly reduced under a proposal a key City Council committee endorsed today.

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