Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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Cops: Student attacks teacher at Evanston Township High School

A 14-year-old boy attacked a teacher at Evanston Township High School today, but high school officials declined to press charges and no one was taken to the hospital, according to authorities.

Police officer shot on South Side a week ago leaves hospital Police officer shot on South Side a week ago leaves hospital

A week after some of his colleagues had feared for his life, Chicago Police Officer Del Pearson left the hospital today and drove home with his wife as dozens of officers stood at attention and saluted.

Man charged with murder after turning himself in at South Side church Man charged with murder after turning himself in at South Side church

A man charged with murder after turning himself in to detectives at a South Side church is an uncle of the slaying victim's son, prosecutors said today.

Judge acquits militia members of sedition, conspiracy Judge acquits militia members of sedition, conspiracy

DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday acquitted seven members of a U.S. Midwestern militia group of all major sedition and conspiracy charges against them, two years after the FBI began arresting them following a long undercover surveillance operation.

Homeowner, 80, charged in shooting of burglar: 'Unjust that I can't protect me' Homeowner, 80, charged in shooting of burglar: 'Unjust that I can't protect me'

An 80-year-old tavern owner in Englewood believes it's "unjust" that he is facing charges after shooting a burglar, but believes he will prevail in court.

2 armed men rob Berwyn bank 2 armed men rob Berwyn bank

Two armed men robbed a branch bank in Berwyn this morning, according to the FBI.

Man pleads guilty to pimping Kansas teen Man pleads guilty to pimping Kansas teen

Donald R. Jones, 54, pleaded guilty Monday in a McHenry County courtroom to juvenile pimping as a part of a negotiated plea deal with prosecutors. He transported the then 14-year-old girl to his Lake in the Hills home and received money she was given in exchange for having sex with men in December 2009.

Judge in Hudson case won't delay jury selection Judge in Hudson case won't delay jury selection

A Cook County judge has denied a request to delay jury selection for the man accused of killing Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.


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