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2 bodies found in Sauk Village home for sale
2 bodies found in Sauk Village home for sale

A south suburban property owner showing off a residence to a potential buyer discovered the bodies of two men who appeared to have been shot to death, authorities said this morning.

Rezko to appeal conviction, sentence Rezko to appeal conviction, sentence

Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich's former top fundraiser announced plans Tuesday to appeal his corruption-related convictions and 10 ½-year prison term, viewed by some as a baseline for the former Illinois governor in his sentencing later today.
Stiff sentence appears likely for Blagojevich today Stiff sentence appears likely for Blagojevich today

Two things were clear Tuesday by the close of the first day of Rod Blagojevich's sentencing hearing: The former governor was likely going to be hit with a stiff sentence, and his legal team had abandoned its early hope of him avoiding prison altogether.
Jurors say Blagojevich has lost his swagger Jurors say Blagojevich has lost his swagger

Jurors who convicted Rod Blagojevich last summer saw a changed man Tuesday, one who has lost his swagger and was noticeably more somber.
Patti Blagojevich pleads with judge: 'Be merciful' Patti Blagojevich pleads with judge: 'Be merciful'

Rod Blagojevich's sentencing hearing ended Tuesday with the defense emphasizing the damage a long prison sentence would have on Blagojevich’s family.
Robbery prompts SWAT response near UIC campus, no one found Robbery prompts SWAT response near UIC campus, no one found

The armed robbery of a pizza deliveryman near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus prompted a SWAT team response to a potential barricade situation but no suspect was found, authorities said this morning.
Far North Side man charged with fatally stabbing woman Far North Side man charged with fatally stabbing woman

A Rogers Park man who was previously convicted of murder is accused of fatally stabbing a female acquaintance inside of his apartment.
Long, cold winter ahead? Maybe not, meteorologists say Long, cold winter ahead? Maybe not, meteorologists say

While you may have scraped your windshield or dodged a sudden burst of flurries, Chicago's official record book says there's been no measurable snowfall so far this season.

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