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Man gets 25 years in slaying of pregnant woman run down by car in Avondale neighborhood
Man gets 25 years in slaying of pregnant woman run down by car in Avondale neighborhood

A man who pleaded guilty today to killing a 20-year-old pregnant woman in the Avondale neighborhood last year by running her over with his car will serve 25 years in prison, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office announced.

Police warn of attempted child abduction on Northwest Side Police warn of attempted child abduction on Northwest Side

Police issued a community alert warning of a man who asked a 13-year-old girl to get inside of his vehicle this morning in the city's Belmont Central neighborhood.
Church leaders object to new route of Gay Pride Parade Church leaders object to new route of Gay Pride Parade

Leaders of one of Chicago's oldest Roman Catholic churches are objecting to a newly-proposed route for the city's annual gay pride parade, saying the event will draw large crowds outside the church entrance and block access to Sunday Masses.
Des Plaines man accused of molestation, making child porn Des Plaines man accused of molestation, making child porn

A Des Plaines man already accused of transporting child pornography via a computer has been indicted on new charges of manufacturing some of the images and travelling out of state to molest a minor
Indiana lawmakers want cursive mandatory in schools Indiana lawmakers want cursive mandatory in schools

Indiana lawmakers say cursive writing has to be protected in schools and are pushing the issue in the 2012 session.
Man who 'loves the Bears' pleads guilty to smacking Devin Hester Man who 'loves the Bears' pleads guilty to smacking Devin Hester

A man whose lawyer said “loves the Bears and loves Devin Hester” pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor battery for slapping the wide receiver on the head at the Des Plaines casino.
CTA rehires laid off rail car cleaners CTA rehires laid off rail car cleaners

The last 25 CTA rail car cleaners who were laid off last year will return to work this month under an agreement announced Thursday that also extends an apprenticeship program to give a second chance to convicted criminals released from prison.
City sues to end sweet Millennium Park restaurant deal City sues to end sweet Millennium Park restaurant deal

The city today sued the operator of Park Grill restaurant at Millennium Park, asking a judge to end a generous 2003 concession agreement with the Chicago Park District.

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