Friday, February 17, 2012

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South Side Irish parade organizers waiting for bill from city
South Side Irish parade organizers waiting for bill from city

South Side Irish Parade organizers appear to be nearing an agreement with the city to hold the popular event March 11 after a two-year hiatus brought on by drunken brawling and other problems around the parade route in 2009.

Lawsuit accuses Chicago-area chain of selling dogs from puppy mills Lawsuit accuses Chicago-area chain of selling dogs from puppy mills

A half-dozen puppy owners have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Chicago-area Happiness is Pets retail chain sells ailing, disease-prone puppies from squalid, overcrowded puppy mills.
Man charged with driving 117 mph on Illinois road Man charged with driving 117 mph on Illinois road

A Shorewood motorist was pulled over yesterday for driving 117 mph in a 55 mph zone on a country road about 50 miles southwest of Chicago, authorities said.
Berkeley man charged in theft at La Grange school Berkeley man charged in theft at La Grange school

A 37-year-old Berkeley man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at an elementary school this week in La Grange, La Grange police announced today.
Horse thieves steal prize show mares from Spring Grove stable Horse thieves steal prize show mares from Spring Grove stable

CBS Local news reports: Four female Friesian show horses have been stolen from the Royal Ebony Stable in McHenry County, prompting a nationwide search, officials said.
3rd man indicted as Latin Kings member enters plea 3rd man indicted as Latin Kings member enters plea

HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — A Hammond man accused of being part of the Latin Kings street gang in northwest Indiana has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering and drug charges.
Judge denies Gov. Walker request for extension to review recall petitions Judge denies Gov. Walker request for extension to review recall petitions

A judge has denied Gov. Scott Walker's request for a two-week extension to review recall petition signatures.
Cops look for man with 'Tweety Bird' tattoo in Wicker Park robbery Cops look for man with 'Tweety Bird' tattoo in Wicker Park robbery

Authorities are searching for a robber with a “Tweety Bird’’ tattoo on his neck who slashed the face of a woman working in a flower shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

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