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Buckingham Fountain closed ‘until further notice' after overnight vandalism
Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain was abruptly closed on Saturday after the fountain was vandalized overnight, according to the Chicago Park District.
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Cicero liquor store clerk shot to death while trying to stop burglary
A liquor store clerk in Cicero was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon while trying to stop two customers from stealing a bottle of liquor.
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‘A gentle giant:' Recent HS graduate struck and killed while changing tire on Eisenhower Expressway
An 18-year-old man who was struck and killed while changing a tire on the Eisenhower Expressway graduated from high school just one week prior, according to relatives. Erik Christopher Cox was one of two people who were killed at around 3 a.m. on Sunday in the westbound lanes of the expressway near Damen Avenue. Three others were injured, according to…
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Crisis counselor shot and killed in Dunning planned to propose on Mother's Day: family
Zet Rodriguez, a Chicago crisis counselor and proud father of a baby girl, had big plans for Mother’s Day. Sandra Torres reports.
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Fire heavily damages new Asian Fusion restaurant in Edgewater days before opening
The grand opening of an Asian-fusion restaurant in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood will be significantly delayed after smoke and fire tore through the kitchen. The fire at Chicago Lunchbox occurred on Wednesday night, just hours before the restaurant was set to undergo an inspection prior to opening. “I came to make sure the restaurant was ready for inspection,” said Lunchbox...
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Authorities investigating sexual abuse, pregnancy of resident at Geneva care facility
Law enforcement in Kane County are investigating a pregnancy and allegations of sexual abuse at a care facility for disabled adults, officials said.
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Family of Chicago man with autism who went missing following father's death plead for his return
The family of a missing South Chicago man with autism is hoping Chicagoans will look out for the 43-year-old, who may be somewhere downtown or near the museum campus.
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University of Chicago astronomy students prepare for trip of a lifetime for solar eclipse
Monday’s total solar eclipse will be an out-of-this-world lesson for about 50 astronomy students from the University of Chicago. The class will head south to Carbondale to be in the path of totality.
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Hundreds evacuate Libertyville restaurant as fire erupts during Easter brunch
Easter brunch at a longstanding restaurant in suburban Libertyville was disrupted when a fire ignited at a buffet table, forcing hundreds of customers and employees to evacuate.
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Repairs underway after Dixmoor reports 3 more water main breaks in 24-hour span
Families preparing for Easter celebrations in south suburban Dixmoor were disrupted by the village’s latest round of water troubles on Saturday.