Sunday, March 11, 2012

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South Side Irish parade is back: 'It's very different'
South Side Irish parade is back: 'It's very different'

The South Side Irish Parade returned today after a two-year hiatus, and attendees found the 2012 version -– as promised -- to be more family-friendly with more security. And they said they missed the parade too.

1 critically hurt after 4 shot in West Englewood 1 critically hurt after 4 shot in West Englewood

Four men were wounded, one of them critically, in the West Englewood neighborhood on the South Side this afternoon during a gang-related shooting, authorities said.
Officer injured responding when police witness shots fired on Far South Side Officer injured responding when police witness shots fired on Far South Side

A Chicago police officer suffered minor injuries when he stepped on a nail while responding to another officer's call for help when she saw someone shooting a gun on a West Pullman street this afternoon, authorities said.
Quinn backs Jackson, but not in person Quinn backs Jackson, but not in person

Gov. Pat Quinn endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson over primary challenger Debbie Halvorson today, but did so in the way other prominent Democratic leaders have backed the incumbent — through a statement rather than appearing with  him in person.
Brush fire caused by cigarettes burns 10 acres Brush fire caused by cigarettes burns 10 acres

Northwest suburban firefighters rallied forces Saturday afternoon to fight a brush fire that officials said was caused by discarded cigarettes that hadn’t been extinguished properly.
Crest Hill teen slain in Joliet Crest Hill teen slain in Joliet

Police in Joliet are investigating the slaying of a Crest Hill teen Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Cops: Woman fatally shot by Hickory Hills police after aiming gun at officers Cops: Woman fatally shot by Hickory Hills police after aiming gun at officers

A 49-year-old woman shot dead at her home by southwest suburban Hickory Hills police late Saturday night aimed a handgun at two officers before they shot her, police said.
Cab driver charged with Friday night workplace shooting Cab driver charged with Friday night workplace shooting

A 63-year-old cab driver was charged with one count of aggravated battery after police say he shot two coworkers at the Chicago Carriage Cab Company Friday night.

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