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Cook County’s chief executive, who had a stroke more than three months ago, dropped his reelection bid and will retire July 31, according to a letter his office released Friday.
July 1, 2006
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June 11, 2006
As upcoming races show, the power of incumbency is often magnified by a relative’s time in office.
Feb. 11, 2007
A federal agent was shot in the face early Friday while working undercover in a joint mission with Chicago police officers on the South Side, authorities said.
May 4, 2018
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May 11, 2008
An Arkansas man visiting Chicago was shot and killed early Thursday by a man he had asked for directions, according to police and local media reports.
Oct. 17, 2013
Arkansas man killed in Chicago after asking for directions, police say
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Oct. 6, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
While legions of Oprah fans have endured endless lines hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen of Talk before her long-running show ends, police say a Canadian man endured a self-administered beating -- and a night in jail -- for the same privilege.
Jan. 16, 2019
Three Chicago police officers were injured and a suspect killed in a shootout following a foot chase through a dimly lit courtyard on the city’s west side, authorities said.
March 15, 2016