Monday, October 3, 2011

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Missing man with Alzheimer's found in Oak Lawn
Missing man with Alzheimer's found in Oak Lawn

An 80-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer's Disease who went missing in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Sunday was found safe in Oak Lawn today, Chicago police said.

New charges against man accused of assaulting boys New charges against man accused of assaulting boys

A Mount Prospect man arrested in August on charges that he sexually abused two boys has been hit with new charges.
Elmhurst woman at NYC triathalon died of heart ailment Elmhurst woman at NYC triathalon died of heart ailment

A 40-year-old Elmhurst woman died of cardiac arrhythmia while competing in the Nautica New York City Triathlon, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office announced Monday.
Metra considers scaling back consultant contract, defends fare hikes Metra considers scaling back consultant contract, defends fare hikes

Metra CEO Alex Clifford today proposed scaling back the $225,000, six-month contract of consultant Avery Grimes after it was questioned by Illinois’ two U.S. senators.
Dog, puppies stolen from Crystal Lake kennel Dog, puppies stolen from Crystal Lake kennel

Lucy Lu is more than just a dog to the Graff family — she is a living memory of the couple’s son — and the West Highland terrier is missing.
Former Edgewater Hospital owner, lawyer charged with perjury, obstruction Former Edgewater Hospital owner, lawyer charged with perjury, obstruction

A lawyer and former owner of the shuttered Edgewater Hospital were charged in connection with efforts by the government and its bank to collect $188 million in proceeds which allegedly resulted in the hospital's closure, Department of Justice officials said today.
Top union leader steps down after pension revelations Top union leader steps down after pension revelations

The head of one of the largest labor unions in Chicago resigned Monday in the wake of reports that he had been receiving a six-figure city pension while participating in a second pension plan from his local union, in violation of state law.
Cook medical examiner to donate bodies left in morgue 2 weeks Cook medical examiner to donate bodies left in morgue 2 weeks

Bodies left at the Cook County medical examiner’s office for longer than two weeks will be donated to a medical research organization, according to a memo from the county’s chief medical examiner.

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