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Beavers accuses U.S. Attorney of 'Gestapo-like tactics' after pleading not guilty
Beavers accuses U.S. Attorney of 'Gestapo-like tactics' after pleading not guilty

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, appearing today in federal court for the first time on tax charges, leveled harsh allegations against U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, saying he used “Gestapo-like tactics” that led to the suicides of three public figures who were under investigation.

South Side Irish parade ready for $40K city bill South Side Irish parade ready for $40K city bill

City officials have sent South Side Irish Parade organizers an invoice for city services, setting the stage for the festivities to be relaunched in the Beverly neighborhood after a two-year hiatus.
Chicago Police officer shot on Far South Side Chicago Police officer shot on Far South Side

A Chicago police officer who was shot late this afternoon on the city's Far South Side is recovering and his wound does not appear to be life threatening, according to the fire department.
Police officer shoots man on South Side Police officer shoots man on South Side

A man in his 30s was wounded by gunfire from a Chicago police officer today, authorities said.
Harrisburg cleans up from tornado: 'Life's never going to be the same' Harrisburg cleans up from tornado: 'Life's never going to be the same'

The neighborhoods in Harrisburg that were destroyed by Wednesday's tornado were eerily quiet this morning, with only a few residents combing the wreckage of their homes while utility workers continued to install new power lines.
Southwest Side teen charged as adult in student's stabbing death Southwest Side teen charged as adult in student's stabbing death

A Brighton Park neighborhood teen was charged as an adult today with murder and attempted murder in the stabbing death of a boy and the wounding of another student at a Far South Side school yesterday morning, police said.
Cops: Officers catch bank robbery suspect red-handed Cops: Officers catch bank robbery suspect red-handed

Plainclothes officer Luis Novalez knew he had his man the minute he laid eyes on the guy trying hard to blend into a crowd getting on a CTA bus near Clark and Division streets.
Winter storm warning issued for Lake, McHenry counties Winter storm warning issued for Lake, McHenry counties

Just in time for the evening commute, a winter storm warning has gone into effect in the north and northwest suburbs for a storm that could dump more than half a foot of snow.

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