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Man files suit saying lyrics to Elton John's 'Nikita' were stolen from him
Man files suit saying lyrics to Elton John's 'Nikita' were stolen from him

More than a quarter century after Elton John's "Nikita" told the tale of a star-crossed Cold War romance, a South African is alleging in a federal lawsuit filed in Chicago that the legendary singer and his collaborator stole the lyrics.

Cops: Pedestrian injured after cabdriver refuses fare Cops: Pedestrian injured after cabdriver refuses fare

An Algerian cabdriver was ordered held on $40,000 bail after he hit a man with his cab who he refused to pick up near the Jefferson Park "L" station early Friday, officials said.
Police seek two in connection with Forest Park shooting Police seek two in connection with Forest Park shooting

Forest Park police said today that they are searching for two people in connection with a Saturday shooting in the village that left a man in critical condition.
Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop: 'We now have a unique story to tell' Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop: 'We now have a unique story to tell'

An elevated CTA train that had been chartered by railroad enthusiasts as a fund-raising effort for a railroad museum derailed today in the South Loop and resulted in 40 people having to walk to the nearest train station, officials said.
Medical examiner: Dead SW Side man had bullet in his head Medical examiner: Dead SW Side man had bullet in his head

A 20-year-old man who was hospitalized after being found apparently having a seizure in the Beverly neighborhood died Saturday and was later found to have a bullet in his head, police said.
Chief justice: Boone, Winnebago counties can allow courtroom cameras Chief justice: Boone, Winnebago counties can allow courtroom cameras

MACOMB -- The chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has announced another expansion of the state's experiment with cameras in the courtrooms, saying it appeared to be working well in the circuit courts where it already is being tried.
Overnight fire wrecks Joliet-area steel business Overnight fire wrecks Joliet-area steel business

A multi-alarm fire destroyed a steel galvanizing plant near Joliet this morning.
Schaumburg police investigate stabbing death of man Schaumburg police investigate stabbing death of man

Schaumburg police are conducting an investigation into the stabbing death of a man at an apartment building in the northwest suburb Saturday, authorities said.

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