Monday, March 26, 2012

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Man critically injured after falling on CTA Red Line tracks
Man critically injured after falling on CTA Red Line tracks

A man was critically injured after falling in front of a CTA train and suffering facial injuries, temporarily halting Red Line service between the Thorndale and Belmont stops this afternoon, authorities said.

At $4.51, gas prices hit all-time high here At $4.51, gas prices hit all-time high here

Filling the tank today? Prepare yourself: It’s gonna hurt.
17-year-old boy shot to death on South Side street 17-year-old boy shot to death on South Side street

A 17-year-old boy was shot to death on a West Englewood street this afternoon, police said.
Ex-CEO of software firm found dead day before due in prison Ex-CEO of software firm found dead day before due in prison

The former president of a software company who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and clients of more than $93 million was found dead last week in central Illinois, the day before he was scheduled to start serving a 15-year prison sentence, officials said.
Cops: Driver in fatal hit-run was twice legal limit Cops: Driver in fatal hit-run was twice legal limit

A woman had a blood alcohol level double the legal limit when she struck and killed a Northwestern University law student over the weekend, Cook County prosecutors said Monday.
Bill Clinton to speak at Nobel summit in Chicago Bill Clinton to speak at Nobel summit in Chicago

Former President Bill Clinton will be the opening speaker when Nobel Peace laureates gather in Chicago next month.
Hundreds of stolen items from Lincoln Park home displayed Hundreds of stolen items from Lincoln Park home displayed

Chicago police officials have put hundreds of stolen items worth more than $500,000 on display at the Town Hall District police station hoping to find their way back to their owners.
Emanuel, McCarthy tout anti-violence efforts Emanuel, McCarthy tout anti-violence efforts

One week after dozens of people were shot in a deadly outburst of street violence, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy held a news conference today to highlight efforts to crack down on gangs.

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