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Cops: Girl, 3, killed by falling television
Cops: Girl, 3, killed by falling television

A 3-year-old girl died Tuesday evening after a television fell and struck her in the head in an Englewood home, authorities said.

Read the fine print in layaway plans, professor warns Read the fine print in layaway plans, professor warns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University professor says consumers thinking of using one of the growing number of layaway programs retailers are offering this year need to read the fine print because some layaway offerings include hidden fees and refund restrictions.
Treasurer claims suburban mayor still spending wildly Treasurer claims suburban mayor still spending wildly

A financial battle over millions of taxpayer dollars is brewing in south suburban Country Club Hills between Mayor Dwight Welch and Treasurer Rhonda Williams.
Cain suggests accuser's finances are motive for allegation Cain suggests accuser's finances are motive for allegation

As newly reviewed records pointed to deeper financial problems for the Chicago-area woman accusing Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual harassment, he wasted no time Tuesday in suggesting she is motivated by monetary gain.
Pension overhaul advances in Springfield Pension overhaul advances in Springfield

— A major overhaul of the way Illinois government handles pension benefits for current workers won a key victory Tuesday, but its fate remains uncertain because of heavy union resistance.
Convicted murderer wins new trial by arguing sentence too light Convicted murderer wins new trial by arguing sentence too light

An Elgin man who pleaded guilty to murder has won a new trial with an unusual legal argument — that his 30-year prison sentence was too soft.
Gambling, speed camera measures advance in Illinois House Gambling, speed camera measures advance in Illinois House

— House lawmakers advanced a revamped version of a major gambling expansion Tuesday, a last-ditch effort to send Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn a proposal he could sign before the end of the year.
Emanuel defends parking fee increase Emanuel defends parking fee increase

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday defended a $2-a-day "congestion premium" tax hike on drivers who stow their cars in Chicago lots, after aldermen questioned whether it's really aimed at peak-hour parkers.

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