Friday, November 18, 2011

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Roofer dies after falling into shaft at Northwest Side construction site
Roofer dies after falling into shaft at Northwest Side construction site

A man working on the Northwest Side roof of a new four-story residential building stepped into a shaft and fell down a shaft to his death, authorities said today.

Cook County budget approved Cook County budget approved

The Cook County Board today voted overwhelmingly to approve a new budget with some fee increases and a slew of employee layoffs.
Three Oak Park-River Forest students charged over sending of nude photo Three Oak Park-River Forest students charged over sending of nude photo

Two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with misdemeanors after a nude photo was shared among several students, according to Oak Park police.
Two DuPage forest district employees accused of misusing funds Two DuPage forest district employees accused of misusing funds

Two former DuPage County Forest Preserve District employees are being accused of “misuse of taxpayer funds,” but officials today declined to release details of the suspected wrongdoing.
2 Chicago cops among 15 indicted on federal gang charges 2 Chicago cops among 15 indicted on federal gang charges

HAMMOND-- Two Chicago police officers were indicted in northwest Indiana on charges they were paid by Latin King street gang leaders to shake down rival drug dealers, according to charges unsealed today.
Lawsuit filed by parents of boy, 6, accused of sexual assault Lawsuit filed by parents of boy, 6, accused of sexual assault

The parents of a 6-year-old boy who was charged with sexual assault have filed a federal lawsuit against the prosecutors.
Republican map challenge could delay filing for 2012 U.S. House races Republican map challenge could delay filing for 2012 U.S. House races

Illinois election officials today asked a panel of federal judges to avoid any delay in candidate filing for the 2012 Congressional election while the court considers a Republican challenge to the new boundaries for U.S. House districts.
Gary police union votes no confidence in chief Gary police union votes no confidence in chief

The Fraternal Order of Police in Gary want Mayor Rudy Clay to sack Police Chief Anthony Stanley.

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