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Rivera freed after Lake County prosecutors stop seeking retrial in girl's '92 slaying
Rivera freed after Lake County prosecutors stop seeking retrial in girl's '92 slaying

Ending nearly 20 years in custody, Juan Rivera walked out of prison today hours after authorities said they will not challenge an appellate court’s reversal of his murder conviction in the 1992 slaying of 11-year-old babysitter Holly Staker.

Cardinal George apologizes for linking Pride Parade to KKK Cardinal George apologizes for linking Pride Parade to KKK

Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George has apologized for the remarks aired on Christmas Day placing the Gay Pride Parade and the Ku Klux Klan in the same context.
Person questioned in officer's slaying held on gun charge Person questioned in officer's slaying held on gun charge

A fourth individual being questioned in the slaying of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis was ordered held without bond Friday on an unrelated gun charge.
State Rep. Mulligan might be off March ballot State Rep. Mulligan might be off March ballot

State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan may be removed from the March ballot and said she intends to run as a write-in candidate.
Fire, possible chemical spill after trains collide in NW Indiana Fire, possible chemical spill after trains collide in NW Indiana

Three freight trains collided in Porter County, Ind. this afternoon, according to sheriff’s authorities.
Convict guilty in 1991 murder of Chicago jeweler Convict guilty in 1991 murder of Chicago jeweler

A convicted robber pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 54 years in prison today for the 1991 home invasion and murder of a prominent Chicago jeweler, a crime that went unsolved for nearly two decades.
Truck of missing Rockford man found in Crystal Lake Truck of missing Rockford man found in Crystal Lake

The vehicle of a missing Rockford man has been found abandoned in Crystal Lake, according to authorities.
Emanuel tries to get handle on library closing flap Emanuel tries to get handle on library closing flap

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday sought to get a handle on the flap over imminent Monday closings of Chicago Public Library branches, saying the move is necessary because union leaders haven't agreed to an alternate idea to cut hours at the libraries.

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