Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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No damage to St. Sabina in possible 'attempted arson'
No damage to St. Sabina in possible 'attempted arson'

The longtime pastor of the St. Sabina parish on the South Side expressed safety concerns this morning after someone set fire to a shirt that was tied to the door of a church building, authorities said.

Cops fire on suspect after police chase on West Side Cops fire on suspect after police chase on West Side

Chicago police fired shots at a suspect who fled from officers before colliding with another squad car this morning on the city's West Side.
Cook County to pay $1 million to settle jail lawsuit Cook County to pay $1 million to settle jail lawsuit

The Cook County Board on Tuesday agreed to pay more than $1 million in taxpayer money to settle a federal lawsuit brought by female County Jail inmates who said their civil rights were violated during repeated weekend lockdowns at the massive detention facility.
Geneva aldermen vote to save old Pure Oil gas station Geneva aldermen vote to save old Pure Oil gas station

For the second time in eight days, Geneva aldermen rejected a request to raze a historic 75-year-old downtown building, a move that reassured a throng of residents concerned about the city's cultural heritage.
Federal investigation criticizes Harvey police but finds no illegal brutality Federal investigation criticizes Harvey police but finds no illegal brutality

A three-year federal investigation into alleged police brutality in Harvey found no pattern of illegal behavior but did conclude the department's "grossly deficient" oversight "tacitly endorses heavy-handed uses of force."
'Never think a person in prison is lost,' Juan Rivera tells law students 'Never think a person in prison is lost,' Juan Rivera tells law students

Juan Rivera, who spent nearly 20 years in prison before his Lake County murder conviction was overturned by an Illinois appeals court, told law students on Tuesday that he has started a new job training to become a medical researcher.
Emerald ash borer beetle infects 223 ash trees in Deerfield Emerald ash borer beetle infects 223 ash trees in Deerfield

Deerfield will take down 223 trees that appear to be infected with the emerald ash borer, village officials said Monday night.
Proposed Naperville fertility clinic approved Proposed Naperville fertility clinic approved

A proposal for a fertility clinic in downtown Naperville was approved Tuesday night by the city council.

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