Thursday, April 5, 2012

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Stickney worker crushed by truck dies
Stickney worker crushed by truck dies

A Stickney public works employee who was  hit by a truck has died from his injuries, officials said today.

Illinois store that sold Mega winner gets big check Illinois store that sold Mega winner gets big check

RED BUD, Ill. (AP) — The holder of one of three tickets that won a share of world-record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot remained a mystery Thursday, but that didn't stop the southern Illinois convenience store that sold the ticket from getting in on some of the good fortune — or locals from getting a free brew and lottery ticket.
Hinsdale police warn of hawk attacks on small dogs Hinsdale police warn of hawk attacks on small dogs

The Hinsdale Police Department has issued a community alert following attacks on two small dogs by large birds that appeared to be hawks.
Convicted pimp sentenced to 50 years in prison Convicted pimp sentenced to 50 years in prison

A convicted pimp was sentenced to 50 years in prison today for using violence and threats to force underage girls and vulnerable women to “walk a track” – slang for working as prostitutes on West Side streets.
Man wounded in Far South Side shooting Man wounded in Far South Side shooting

A man described as in his 20s was wounded this afternoon in a shooting on the Far South Side in the city’s Fernwood neighborhood.
40 years for man shot more than 20 times in shootout with cops 40 years for man shot more than 20 times in shootout with cops

A former railroad police officer who was shot more than two dozen times during a shootout with police in 2005 was sentenced to 40 years in prison today.
Gasps on first day of jury selection in Hudson deaths Gasps on first day of jury selection in Hudson deaths

Some prospective jurors gasped today when they realized they were being considered for the trial of William Balfour, accused in the slayings of celebrity Jennifer Hudson's family members.
Emanuel: Rest of city will get curbside recycling by end of 2013 Emanuel: Rest of city will get curbside recycling by end of 2013

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today said the remaining 340,000 Chicago households that don’t have curbside recycling will get it by the end of 2013.

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