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... plot A 30-year-old Haitian man has been jailed for nine years in the US for plotting to blow up the Sears Tower, in Chicago. Patrick Abraham was seen as the right-hand man of the leader of the 2006 conspiracy, was also accused of swearing allegiance ... Comment?
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South Shore changes weekend runs, raises prices
Beginning Sunday, people who use the South Shore rail line to travel between Chicago and South Bend will see fewer trains and slightly higher fares on weekends and holidays. Comment?
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FAQ on Chicago's 2016 Olympics bid
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When is the decision? On Friday. Voting in Copenhagen begins at 5 p.m. -- that's 10 a.m. in Chicago. Comment?
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Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit
... is going to be a blessing. It's going to be rewarding and eye-opening. Her name alone opens doors." Once a local Chicago morning program, the production evolved into television's top-rated talk show for more than two decades, airing in 145 countries ... Comment?
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... to circle their wagons around their own political machine. And, who remembers the days of old Richard Daley and the Chicago political machine? Appears that gopdeadhorse and North Carolina Republicans may have a new "hero" to follow as they tighten ... Comment?
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End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years
... to end a show when people want more - and not when people are sick of watching you," said Rebecca Switaj, 31, of Chicago. Said Sandra Donaldson, 51, of Indianapolis: "It's time to elevate to something new. Whatever she does is going to be a ... Comment?
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Bringing order before chaos: Retailers plan ahead for Black Friday doorbuster sales
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CHICAGO – Take a nation of retailers on edge about falling sales. Toss in a crowd of bargain-hungry consumers addicted to deals. Comment?
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Oprah Winfrey says prayer, careful thought influenced decision to end her show
... "We look forward to working with her for the next several years, and hopefully afterwards as well." Once a local Chicago morning program, the production evolved into television's top-rated talk show for more than two decades, airing in 145 countries ... Comment?
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Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in 2011
... Winfrey plans to announce the final date for "The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on a live Friday broadcast, according to Chicago-based Harpo Productions Inc. Winfrey started her broadcasting career in Nashville, Tenn., and Baltimore, Md., before relocating ... Comment?
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Canal Discovery: History of Carpenter Stone
... the low cost of transportation which the canal provided, the men were able to sell stone to build the Court House in Chicago and several buildings and monuments in New York City. Closer to home, we know that the Monroe County Court House was built ... Comment?
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2010 Library Design Showcase call for submissions
... digital images, to: American Libraries, Attn: Architecture Showcase, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. The deadline is February 1, 2010, and to be eligible, projects must have been completed after October 1, 2008 Comment?
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If carp get in the lakes, 'it's game over'
... out of Lake Michigan. Now, the only thing left between the carp and the Great Lakes is a lock and dam in southern Chicago. So far, the fish have managed to swim past nine other locks on their 600-mile, 16-year journey up the Mississippi and Illinois ... Comment?
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Calgary, Canada travel information and guide
Chicago A Frommer's Favorite Experiences A Studying the Skyline: The birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago is the perfect place to learn about -- and appreciate -- these dramatic buildings. Comment?
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... Places, went down off the shores of Two Rivers on Nov. 23, 1912 carrying a load of Christmas trees bound for Chicago. Jasmin, of Thompson, Mich., will speak about the life of the ship's famous captain, Hermann Scheunemann, while he lived and worked ... Comment?
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Reporting: PanamaMESSAGE for Today: a Good Man Gunned Down
... to crime in Panama. There were Chinese-on-Chinese crimes, shooting each other up like the racketeers of 1930's Chicago. Ethnic Chinese store owners, business entrepreneurs, couriers, restaurateurs and others either paid for protection or were beaten ... Comment?
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plays through 21 November 2009 at North Lakeside Cultural Center, 6219 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Mae wrote the play in 1926 and starred in it as the frisky and unapologetic prostitute Margy LaMont . Drama critic K.D. Hopkins "got lost in the ... Comment?
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Chicago cop accused of stealing $600,000 from fellow sergeants
Weis calls detective the 'Bernie Madoff' of the sergeants union; cash allegedly used for Vegas trips, dinners Comments November 21, 2009 The president of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association was charged Friday with using fellow sergeants' union dues as a personal piggy bank, allegedly stealing more than $600,000 and spending it on a home, ... Comment?
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Loneliest number for Oprah fans? 25
... Show" in 1986. "These years with you, our viewers, have enriched my life beyond all measure," she said. Winfrey told Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert it wasn't the decision that made her emotional -- it was thought of the breakup. "When I ... Comment?
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The big question? Is Oprah moving kit and kaboodle to L.A.? Well, the kaboodle may be staying in Chicago, but the kit is moving to L.A. Translation: Sneed hears the Oprah Winfrey Network signed a 10-year lease in January on a 51,000-square-foot studio in the 5700 block of Wilshire Boulevard in L.A. An Oprah spokesman claims the address is the ... Comment?
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At 60, she's got attention of men again
... a cab near Wells and Kinzie. The taxi driver was one of those drivers who take pride in being an expert on downtown Chicago. I appreciated that, especially since it was one of those days. My brain was full of clutter, and I was running late for a ... Comment?
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