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Chicago Local News StoriesKid Credits Stranger for Nabbing Would-Be Captor
Aug 06, 2013 11:30 PM EDT
Reniah Eubanks said Tuesday she knew something was wrong when a man she didn't know offered to give her a ride home, and she's crediting another stranger with keeping her safe.
Humane Society Wants to Stop U.S. Bull Run
Aug 06, 2013 10:55 PM EDT
The event isn't even slated to hit the Chicago area until next year, but already roughly 1,000 thrill-seekers have signed up for the American version of Pamplona's Running of the Bulls.
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Obstacle Course Racers Deal With "Spartan Rash"
Aug 06, 2013 09:23 PM EDT
A number of amateur athletes who participated in an extreme obstacle course race in Marseilles, Illinois more than two weeks ago continue to deal with a severe rash that has spread across their bodies since the...
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Camp Schwab Celebrates 10 Years
Aug 06, 2013 07:24 PM EDT
Camp Schwab is a free day camp for children with physical disabilities. This one-week camp has activities ranging from horseback riding to kayaking in Lake Michigan.
1 Dead in Funeral Procession Crash
Aug 06, 2013 11:58 PM EDT
Preliminary information indicates the 1 p.m. crash near West 109th Street and South Vincennes Avenue occurred when a Buick clipped a beverage truck and went into oncoming traffic while following the procession t...
dave gal - Chicago Through Your Eyes
Aug 06, 2013 03:23 PM EDT
Sharp-eyed Chicagoans took these great pics of summer's end.
The One Thing Jimmy Butler Would Never Wear
Aug 06, 2013 02:02 PM EDT
Chicago Splash recently featured the 23-year-old to give others a deeper look into the style of one of the rising stars within the Chicago Bulls organization.
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Joe Moore Makes It Worse By Attacking Accuser
Aug 06, 2013 12:51 PM EDT
Ald. Joe Moore didn't need to call the ex-employee accusing him of ethics "disgruntled" in order to salvage his own reputation.
Ideas Wanted For Planned Lake Shore Drive Makeover
Aug 06, 2013 12:42 PM EDT
Coalition proposes speed limit reduction and separate bus lanes.
Opinion: Contract? What Contract?
Aug 06, 2013 11:53 AM EDT
Mayor Rahm Emanuel tells the New York Times that when it comes to labor contracts, "things get updated all the time."
Andrew Shaw Auctions Off Stitches For Cancer Research
Aug 06, 2013 12:03 PM EDT
Andrew Shaw is auctioning off a piece of Blackhawks history for charity, but it's not your typical signed-uniform memorabilia.
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Sheriff's Office Hosts Bone Marrow Drive For Sergeant
Aug 06, 2013 07:30 PM EDT
Sgt. Encarnacion Roldan, a member of the force for 28 years, found out about his rare illness in September 2012 and is in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
Hawks Prospect Teravainen Showing Promise
Aug 06, 2013 09:40 AM EDT
The IIHF's World Junior Championships are still nearly five months away, but Chicago Blackhawks prospect Teuvo Teravainen is already generating a lot of buzz.
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2 Brothers Fatally Shot in Car in West Pullman
Aug 06, 2013 06:25 PM EDT
Police said the brothers aren't associated with a gang.
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Top Tattoos at Lollapalooza 2013
Aug 06, 2013 12:02 PM EDT
A roundup of the best ink we saw at the fest.
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Bulls' Griffin Granted Second Interview With Sixers
Aug 06, 2013 09:40 AM EDT
In mid-July, Griffin was granted permission by the team to formally interview for the Sixers job.
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Judge Sets September Arguments in Lawmaker Pay Suit
Aug 06, 2013 10:53 PM EDT
The showdown over Illinois lawmakers' paychecks comes to a head Tuesday in court. Gov. Pat Quinn used his line-item veto last month to suspend lawmakers' pay after he said they missed his deadline to produce...
Despite Suspension, A-Rod Plays in Chicago
Aug 05, 2013 11:40 PM EDT
In an afternoon press conference hours before walking onto U.S. Cellular Field, A-Rod said he's fighting for his life and will appeal allegations that he used testosterone and human growth hormone and...
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Sheriff's Police Take Over Dixmoor Midnight Shift
Aug 05, 2013 11:32 PM EDT
Cook County Sheriff's officers, which normally patrol just the unincorporated areas of the county, are already offering police protection in Dolton and Ford Heights.
Sheridan Road Construction Project Kicks Off
Aug 05, 2013 09:57 PM EDT
Crews will be working on replacing a more than century-old water main on North Sheridan Road between Devon and Thorndale avenues.
Aug 05, 2013 07:49 PM EDT
Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday signed three road safety bills into law, including one that closes a loophole that allowed a teen to get his driver's license just days after a crash that critically injured a...
Honoring Chicagoland's Fallen Heroes
Nov 10, 2012 08:11 PM EDT
NBC Chicago salutes the men and women in the armed forces who have died in combat.
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Video Shows Cop Beating Shoplifter
Aug 05, 2013 11:44 PM EDT
An Iowa woman is consulting with former Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica's law firm as she contemplates a lawsuit against a Davenport police officer who has faced disciplinary action for the beating...
Salt-N-Pepa Rock Lollapalooza After Party
Aug 05, 2013 05:32 PM EDT
Salt-N-Pepa, minus Spindarella, rocked it old school for the '80s babies at the Asos Rocks! party Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel.
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Fans React to A-Rod Suspension
Aug 05, 2013 03:22 PM EDT
NBC Chicago's Anthony Ponce polls local baseball fans about Alex Rodriguez's pending suspension for his links to a clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs.
Why Defense Will Be Key to Bulls Beating Miami
Aug 05, 2013 01:52 PM EDT
The Bulls path to a seventh NBA championship will require more offensive production from Joakim Noah. But is that an accurate assessment?
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Celebrity Spotting Lollapalooza Style
Aug 05, 2013 05:10 PM EDT
Lollapalooza bruoght its fair share of celebs to Chicago over the weekend. Here's who we caught on cam.
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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $400M
Aug 05, 2013 01:10 PM EDT
No one won the Powerball jackpot over the weekend pushing the next drawing to Wednesday.
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4 Injured in Lake Shore Drive Crash
Aug 05, 2013 01:01 PM EDT
Vehicle flipped at Irving Park Road, sending four people to local hospitals.
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Opinion: Obama Should Run For Senate In 2016
Aug 05, 2013 11:29 AM EDT
The president will only be 55 years old when he leaves the White House. He'll need a new job. So why not his old one?
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Showers, Storms Take Aim at Chicago Area
Aug 05, 2013 09:34 AM EDT
Stronger storms possible Monday afternoon into the evening.
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Mayor Supports $1,500 Fine For Littering in Chicago
Aug 05, 2013 09:08 AM EDT
Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) proposes a fine of up to $1,500 for those who throw garbage out the window of a moving or standing vehicle. He also wants to impound the vehicle if the person who tossed the trash is...
College Students Get First Shot At Ventra System
Aug 06, 2013 10:49 AM EDT
The new system continues to roll out in the next few weeks.
Hunger Strike Continues Outside Northwestern Hospital
Aug 05, 2013 07:52 PM EDT
More than a dozen protesters continued a hunger strike Monday morning on the steps of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to fight for fair treatment of undocumented immigrants in need of organ
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Hawks Headlines: Sharp Spends Day with Cup
Aug 05, 2013 07:38 AM EDT
In today's edition of Hawks Headlines, we highlight Patrick Sharp's day with the Stanley Cup, as well as potential weaknesses for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Bear Bites: Injuries Are Piling Up
Aug 05, 2013 07:38 AM EDT
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Bears' health, training camp locales and a fight.
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The Similar Mindsets of Derrick Rose and Jay Z
Aug 05, 2013 07:36 AM EDT
“If you sit in that chair, you want to be known as the greatest. You want to be known as the greatest of all time." --Jay Z
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Lollapalooza 2013 Bands: Day 3
Aug 05, 2013 12:34 AM EDT
The Cure helps close out a record-breaking festival.
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Record-Breaking Crowd Attends Lollapalooza
Aug 05, 2013 01:59 AM EDT
Lollapalooza 2013 Bands: Day 1Lollapalooza 2013 Bands: Day 1ed up the last night of its three-day music festival, officials estimate the event drew hundreds of thousands of music-lovers.
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