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Suit: Cop Set Feds on Daughter-In-Law for Pot He Helped Her Grow

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BY KIM JANSSEN Federal Courts Reporter July 7, 2014 4:08PM It was the family feud of nightmares. Jennifer Scherr was the mother of an 8-year-old girl dying of brain cancer. She says her father-in-law, a Chicago cop, helped her grow marijuana in her Evergreen Park basement to medicate her dying …

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Veteran With Concealed Carry Permit Shoots Back At Chicago Gunman

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One of the spate of shootings that took place in Chicago, Ill. over the July 4th holiday weekend involved a veteran with a concealed carry permit who was forced to a shoot a man who began firing on him and a group of friends. The incident occurred Friday night, the …

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48 Years of Crime in Chicago: A Descriptive Analysis of Serious Crime Trends from 1965 to 2013

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Andrew V. Papachristos (2013) 48 Years of Crime in Chicago: A Descriptive Analysis of Serious Crime Trends from 1965 to 2013, ISPS Working Paper, ISPS13-023 Abstract: Over the past two decades, the United States has experienced an unpredicted drop in crime. Chicago, while often portrayed as a violent city, has …

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Ald. Deborah Graham Proposed BYOB Prohibition — But Not for Restaurants

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CITY HALL — A West Side alderman has proposed the first limitations on bring-your-own-bottle policies at city businesses — but diners can rest easy, as the ordinance would specifically exempt restaurants. Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) submitted the ordinance at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, and 15 aldermen immediately signed on. It …

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New sensors will scoop up ‘big data’ on Chicago

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By David Heinzmann, Tribune reporter 12:02 p.m. CDT, June 23, 2014 The curled metal fixtures set to go up on a handful of Michigan Avenue light poles later this summer may look like delicate pieces of sculpture, but researchers say they’ll provide a big step forward in the way Chicago …

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ChicagoGolfGuide.com, a breathe of fresh air for area golfers.

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It’s that time of the year to break out the clubs and start playing GOLF! After that awful winter there is a lot of pent up demand for anything outdoors, especially golf. ChicagoGolfGuide.com was started in 1999 because there was very limited information on golf courses online. Since then we’ve been …

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Rahm Emanuel looks for a last-minute tax hike in 911 cell fees

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By Josh Peterson | Watchdog.org CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel is trying to make an offer city residents can’t refuse. The mayor wants to hike monthly taxes on cell phone users. 911 TAX: As the Illinois General Assembly approaches the end of its legislative session on May 31, Emanuel reportedly sent …

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Ace Mac Releases New Record With Fat Joe, Preps “All Aces Vol.2”

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Chicago born mc & recording artist Ace Mac, releases new music titled “Big Bro” feat.Terror Squad’s Fat Joe. This song will be off the upcoming “All Aces Vol.2” due out soon. This song can also be purchased via iTunes A visual for the song is also on the way as …

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Answering Service Chicago

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Is your Chicago business or organization looking for an affordable yet high-quality telephone answering service to help you maximize your time, opportunities, and other valuable resources by assisting with your calls? Great, because you just happened to stumble across the right page. Spectrum Communications is an award-winning and industry-recognized leader …

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VapeBash 3: Chicago’s e-cigarette convention

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It’s almost time for VapeBash’s third annual vape meet! This Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, VapeBash will take over the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The Windy City Vapers Club produces this event every year to celebrate all things vaping. This event is super fun. If you discuss e-cigs on …

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Corrupt Judge wants back on bench after insanity ruling

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Judge Cynthia Brim, 55, testified before the Illinois Courts Commission for more than two hours on Friday in a bid to save her $182,000-a-year job. The seven-member panel – made up of judges from outside of Cook County as well as two citizens – will later issue a written decision. …

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Chicago Central Air Conditioner Contractor

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Chicago Central air conditioner contractor has played a major role in promoting allergy free air conditioning system performances. A local central air conditioner contractor explains why allergy free central air conditioning systems are harder to achieve then you may think. Keep the below images in your mind while you read …

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Kayak Morris celebrates Earth Day with Campground Grand Opening

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Chicagoland has a new venue for learning about the environment in a unique way Kayak Morris Campground’s grand opening event will be on the 26th of April. The theme of the event will be “Earth Day Family Campout &  Kayak Tour”. Kayak Morris is an Environmental Education based Outfitter.   They …

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