Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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Cops: Murder charge approved in fatal gang shooting
Cops: Murder charge approved in fatal gang shooting

Charges against a 16-year-old Des Plaines boy accused of killing a rival gang member this summer have been upgraded to first-degree murder, Des Plaines authorities said Tuesday.

Oak Park police investigate 4 reports of man trying to lure children Oak Park police investigate 4 reports of man trying to lure children

Police are investigating four separate incidents in which a man in his 40s or 50s apparently tried to lure students coming to or from school.
Michelle Obama headlines Chicago fundraiser Michelle Obama headlines Chicago fundraiser

First Lady Michelle Obama is in her hometown today to add some star power to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's efforts to eliminate "food deserts." But this evening she's back to the business of helping her husband's campaign by headlining a political fundraiser.
U.S. Marine from Pekin killed in Afghanistan U.S. Marine from Pekin killed in Afghanistan

A 19-year-old Marine from Pekin was killed over the weekend in Afganistan, military officials said today.
Police: Nursing home employee sexually assaulted elderly woman Police: Nursing home employee sexually assaulted elderly woman

A certified nurse's assistant has been charged with sexually assaulting a disabled elderly woman at a Crystal Lake nursing home.
Whooping cough outbreak hits McHenry County Whooping cough outbreak hits McHenry County

McHenry County could be in the midst of a widespread whooping cough outbreak after isolated cases of the contagious bacterial infection have more than doubled.
'Career criminal' gets 80 years in slaying of KFC clerk 'Career criminal' gets 80 years in slaying of KFC clerk

A Cook County judge today sentenced a "career criminal" to 80 years in prison for the slaying of a teenage manager during a robbery at a South Side fast-food restaurant more than five years ago.
Walker's plan gives Wisconsin state workers no raises Walker's plan gives Wisconsin state workers no raises

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin state workers will not receive salary increases during the next two years, but they also won't see major changes in other benefits under the first pay plan Gov. Scott Walker's administration put forward under a law that no longer requires the state to negotiate wages with unions.

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