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Sign at intersection of Southwest Highway and Cicero Avenue, where 14-year-old Kaylah Lentine was struck and killed on May 24, 2012.

Family Seeks Intersection Changes on 1-year Anniversary of Middle-Schooler's Death

It was one year ago today that Kaylah Lentine, 14, died after getting hit by a pickup truck trying to cross Southwest Highway and Cicero Avenue.

By Lorraine Swanson | yesterday | 9 comments

Irish Christian Brother Edward C. Courtney taught at Brother Rice High School in Chicago from 1960-68 and also at St. Laurence High School in Burbank from 1972-74. A Seattle-law firm has settled 20 cases out of court of men who claimed that Courtney abused them.

Religious Order Settles With Alleged Abuse Victims, Claims Filed Against 3 Local High Schools

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Plaza Sets Closing Date, Potential Buyer May Be Near Deal

Evergreen Park-storm chaser Danny Neal's video of the May 20, 2013 EF-5 tornado.

Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Captured on Video By Evergreen Park Storm Chaser

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Providence pitcher Jake Godfrey through a shut-out to clinch the playoff win against Brother Rice on May 24, 2013.

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Illinois tax system buys CEO silence, says hedge fund billionaire; State cuts $10k to spend $30k: CTU vs. Rahm: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

By Reboot Illinois | Thursday, May 23 | 23 comments

Ken Griffin, founder of Chicago's biggest hedge fund, says corporate tax credits help politicians buy silence from the CEOs who get them. Plus., reaction to Chicago school closings.

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Rigged system good for both parties, bad for you; IL ex-pat loves his IN tax cut; Campaign 2014: Rauner's friends: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

By Reboot Illinois | Wednesday, May 22

The fix has always been in on Illinois' system for drawing up legislators' district boundaries. Abdul-Hakim Shabazz left Illinois for Indiana, and loves it.

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Hundreds Turned Out To Ride For A Great Cause

By Steve Neuhaus / Freelance News Reporter & Photographer | Sunday, May 19

Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts took to the streets for Park Lawn’s 16th Annual Big Bikes, Big Hearts (BBBH) Motorcycle Run today.

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$50 rebate from new electricity provider, Verde Energy

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Shutting down the IL govt. jobs factory; IL is corporate tax break Santa Claus; Chicago better as state capital? Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

By Reboot Illinois | Friday, May 17 | 5 comments

DuPage County could abolish some unnecessary taxing districts under a new law passed by the legislature. Illinois has more of these units of government than any other state by a long shot.

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