Saturday, March 17, 2012

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4 wounded, including young girl, in Chicago shootings
4 wounded, including young girl, in Chicago shootings

Four people, including a young girl, were wounded in separate shootings this afternoon on the city's West, Far South and Southwest sides. 

2 injured in Far South Side fire 2 injured in Far South Side fire

Two people were injured in a fire overnight on the Far South Side.
16 shot, 1 dead, in overnight violence 16 shot, 1 dead, in overnight violence

One man was killed and 15 others wounded by gunfire across the city Friday night and Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Morning bank robbery in Wicker Park Morning bank robbery in Wicker Park

A man robbed a Wicker Park branch bank this morning, police said.
Relatives search for missing Chicago man Relatives search for missing Chicago man

Relatives and police were searching for a 46-year-old Chicago man who has been missing since February after last being seen at his friend’s house in Country Club Hills.
CPS chief seeks to fire head of schools food service following scandal CPS chief seeks to fire head of schools food service following scandal

The head of the Chicago Public Schools today recommended the schools' chief of the food service be fired after she and two members of her staff were accused of taking more than $86,000 in gifts from schools contractors.
Crowds fill downtown for St. Patrick's Day Crowds fill downtown for St. Patrick's Day

The Chicago St. Patrick's Day  festivities began with the traditional dyeing of the Chicago River this morning -- an occurrence that routinely draws thousands to downtown Chicago.
Another record high: Warmest St. Patrick's Day in 141 years Another record high: Warmest St. Patrick's Day in 141 years

There were record-setting temperatures for a fourth consecutive day today, marking the warmest St. Patrick's Day  in 141 years.

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