Thursday, March 8, 2012

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6 shot Wednesday afternoon in Chicago
6 shot Wednesday afternoon in Chicago

Five men in their 20s and a teen were shot in three separate incidents Wednesday afternoon on the city’s South and West Sides, according to police.

New CTA train cars had dangerous flaw New CTA train cars had dangerous flaw

CTA customers worn out by trains that constantly break down and smell like burning rubber might have thought their ride had finally arrived last year when the first new rail cars in decades glided along "L" tracks.
2 Chicago police officers injured in car crash 2 Chicago police officers injured in car crash

Two Chicago police officers were taken to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County after they were injured in a car accident about 10:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Cops: Gang member slugs puppy because it wouldn't stop barking Cops: Gang member slugs puppy because it wouldn't stop barking

A man was so angered at the barking of his puppy he punched it in the eyes this morning at his Edgewater Beach neighborhood home on the North Side, police said.
House kills stun gun reporting measure House kills stun gun reporting measure

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House on Wednesday resoundingly defeated a measure that would have required police officers to report more details about cases when they use stun guns.
Woman fatally struck by Metra train on South Side identified Woman fatally struck by Metra train on South Side identified

A woman who was struck and killed by a Metra Rock Island train this morning in the Longwood Manor neighborhood on the South Side has been identified, officials said.
Photos of dead animals presented in neglect trial Photos of dead animals presented in neglect trial

In opening statements in the animal neglect trial of the owner of Dazzle's Painted Pastures Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, a Cook County prosecutor Wednesday highlighted photos of dead animals and filthy conditions at the Tinley Park-area facility.
Adler president to retire Adler president to retire

When he took over as president of the Adler Planetarium in 1991, Paul Knappenberger Jr. was charged with bringing outer space a little closer to the lakefront.

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