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School starts in Chicago with an increased security effort 27 Aug 2013 | 09:05 am
Anxiety high, reports of incidents low as thousands of kids herded to new schools But some wonder if the city's Safe Passage plan will have staying power.
Kerry: Syria's chemical weapons use is 'inexcusable' 27 Aug 2013 | 08:53 am
Secretary of State John Kerry said today that the evidence of a massive deadly chemical attack last week was "undeniable" and accused the Syrian government of trying to cover it up.
Lawmakers offer new ideas on pension reform 27 Aug 2013 | 07:24 am
One twist would trim cost-of-living increases and require workers to pay less Under a new outline of pension reform ideas, the state would cut back the cost-of-living increases that are driving much ...
Purple Hotel in Lincolnwood scheduled for demolition Tuesday 27 Aug 2013 | 04:27 am
The Purple Hotel was once a destination for celebrity guests. Perry Como, Roberta Flack and Barry Manilow all checked in at one point. The Purple Hotel was once a destination for celebrity guests. Pe...
Chicago book bike 'Bibliotreka' stolen in Logan Square 27 Aug 2013 | 12:29 am
A thief in Logan Square didn’t just steal a bike over the weekend, he or she took a whole library.
Chicago students return to school amid safety, budget concerns 26 Aug 2013 | 07:11 pm
Live blog: Continual coverage as 403,000 Chicago Public Schools students return to classes after unprecedented school closings and stepped-up efforts to keep children safe.
Miley Cyrus gives racy performance at VMAs 26 Aug 2013 | 06:50 pm
Mile Cyrus made sure the audience knew that she could shake it with the best of them -- even large dancing teddy bears -- at the Video Music Awards.
Chicago loses court challenge to vacant building registry 26 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm
Vacant buildings in foreclosure with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not have to follow Chicago's vacant building ordinance, a judge has ruled.
Boy 14, dies, among at least 10 shot overnight 26 Aug 2013 | 05:37 am
At least 10 people were shot overnight in Chicago, including an 11-year-old girl sitting on the front steps of her Northwest Side home, a 14-year-old boy shot on the West Side who later died and three...
Front office the first line of defense in school security 26 Aug 2013 | 04:08 am
Last week's incident in Georgia, in which school bookkeeper Antoinette Tuff coolly persuaded an invading gunman to lay down his weapons, illustrated the vital role the front office staff can play in s...
