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Tinley investigating possible sex assault

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Tinley Park police are investigating a possible sexual assault that might have involved a date rape drug.

McCain taps Alaska gov. for VP running mate

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention.

Justice man dies when semi rolls over on him

Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A Justice man died after he was rolled over by the cab of a semi truck he was working on Thursday evening in Berwyn.

Man shot on Southwest Side

Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A man is hospitalized after being shot Friday morning in the Southwest Side�s Marquette Park neighborhood.

2 shot, including teen, in SW Side drive-by

Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A teen was critically wounded and a man suffered a graze wound Thursday afternoon in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Gage Park community.

Police seek trio in South Side armed robberies

Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Police are seeking three men for a string of convenience store armed robberies this summer on Chicago's South Side.

Personal incomes plunged in July

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Americans' personal incomes plunged in July while consumer spending slowed significantly as the impact of billions of dollars in government tax rebate checks began to wane.

Cook County equalizer highest ever

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Cook County's property tax equalizer has gone up again, to the highest rate ever, but that doesn't mean you'll see a higher tax bill as a result.

'Biggest Loser' brings country act home to Frankfort

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Dan Evans is coming back to his hometown of Frankfort 136 pounds lighter and on the verge of launching his first full-length album.

Suspected 'Time Bandit' held without bail

By STEPHANIE GEHRING, STAFF WRITER — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The moral of the story is that bank robbers should pay their rent. Items that Scott Carlberg left behind in an abandoned storage locker - that were sold at auction when he didn't pay the locker's rent - led authorities to arrest him for the a New Lenox holdup.

West Nile mosquitoes found in Tinley Park

BY KRISTEN SCHORSCH, Staff writer — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A sample of mosquitoes in Tinley Park has tested positive for the West Nile virus, a disease that has killed more than 25 people in Cook County and nearly 100 people statewide since it was discovered in humans six years ago.

Gambling on a bus ride, South Sider witnesses Obama make history

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

DENVER - As a black woman who lived through the civil rights era, Jean Daniels didn't believe she'd live to see a black man as the Democratic nominee for president. And the 70-year-old from the South Side certainly never imagined she'd witness Barack Obama accept the mantle of responsibility from a front-row balcony seat.

Obama tells huge Dem crowd he'll fix Washington

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Meeks: School boycott is a go

By Maudlyne Ihejirika and Rosalind rossi, Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Time's up, the Rev. James Meeks said Thursday.

Evergreen Park kids get magic break in first week of school

BY WILLIAM LEE, Staff writer — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Klein Park in Evergreen Park became a carnival Thursday night as local magician John Measner put on an hourlong show for more than 50 area children and their parents.

Longtime South Side physician was classmate of Fidel Castro

By Larry Finley, Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Antonio Carballo and Fidel Castro were once young classmates in Cuba.

Harlem resurfacing to be split in two

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

If one construction season on Harlem Avenue isn't bad enough, now there are two.

LaGrange-159th just about done

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The reconstruction and widening of Orland Park's busiest intersection is done - almost.

Swimming sensation to promote Chicago Olympics

By Andrew herrmann, Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Swimming sensation Michael Phelps says he's given up training for a few months - but he's still on the move, with a scheduled visit to Chicago next week.

Orland fire district offering retirement packages

By STEPHANIE GEHRING, STAFF WRITER — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A retirement package being made available to the Orland Fire Protection District's battalion chiefs could save the district $300,000 in five years.

State to lay off hundreds, close 11 parks

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

SPRINGFIELD - Thirteen state historic sites and 11 parks will close, and human services will be affected as the Blagojevich administration said Thursday it will lay off 325 workers.

McCain makes decision on running mate

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

DENVER - Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances.

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST