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3 Girls Died in Arson Fire Set by Man Cheated Out of $10 Sex: Prosecutors

Three sisters — a baby, a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old — lost their lives in an arson fire set by an angry man who believed he was cheated out of a $10 sex romp, Cook County prosecutors alleged Wednesday.

Sandi Jackson Freed from Prison Early — on Her Birthday

Sandi Jackson — former Chicago alderwoman, wife of ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and politically corrupt felon — celebrated her 53rd birthday with an early release from federal prison.

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Chicago Approves Party Bus Crackdown Ordinance

The City Council approved an ordinance in a meeting today that declares party bus drivers will be held responsible for the actions of their rowdy and intoxicated passengers.

Doctor Exposed Himself, Fondled Patient, Begged Her Not to Report Him: Police

A 75-year-old doctor in Hazel Crest was arrested Monday on accusations he exposed himself to a 51-year-old female patient and touched her inappropriately during an exam.

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14 Unarmed People Shot by Chicago Police in Error Since 2010

At least 14 times since 2010, Chicago police officers shot someone because they believed the person had a gun when they really didn't.


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