Huge twister hits near Oklahoma City, damage extensive
A large tornado struck near Oklahoma City Monday afternoon causing widespread damage including the destruction of an elementary school in the suburb of Moore.
Police lead school-closing opponents out of City Hall, into squadrols during protest
Updated: 2013-05-20 16:42:00
Protesters presented City Hall with what they said were 10,000 signatures opposing CPS school closings and vowed to “cause chaos in this city” if their voices aren’t heard.
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CTA Red Line shutdown’s big test: ‘No problems at all,’ riders say
The CTA’s total shutdown of the Red Line between Cermak and 95th Street to rebuild tracks and stations — disrupting 80,000 weekday commuters — got its first rush-hour test Monday morning. The early verdict: Not bad.
- Gov. Quinn: Gaming commission must have 'supreme' authority over city casino
- ‘Pollen tsunami’ means even worse allergy season
- Vandals graffiti walls, pull up pews and smash organ at Southeast Side church
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Crooked Chicago cop gets 18 years in prison
Updated: 2013-05-20 17:03:08
News
Metra cops riding overtime express, with some making more in OT than regular pay
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‘Pollen tsunami’ means even worse allergy season
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Cops: 5 dead in Downstate van crash
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Woman suing Trump: “Somebody had to stand up to him”
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CTA Red Line reroute ‘smooth sailing’ so far during first rush hour commute
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SPECIAL REPORT: If Marconi closes, students will have to walk past drug dealers on way to Tilton
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Newtown victims’ parents urge legislators to limit weapon magazines to 10 bullets
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Navy Pier staffer’s 48-hour Ferris wheel ride breaks Guinness record
Sports
VIDEO: Blackhawks’ Toews on the pressure of tonight’s Game 3
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MORRISSEY: Jordan is better than Kobe, but LeBron is another matter
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NBA Draft Combine: Winners, losers and Bulls’ prospects
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Jerry Sloan aims to coach in NBA again
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Four downs with Ditka
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Cash-strapped Rush might be out at Allstate Arena
Business
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Special K churns out products in brand evolution
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Warren Buffett meets with young entrepreneurs
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Seamless, GrubHub to combine
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Small-company stocks take the limelight
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Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
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United restarts 787 flights after grounding
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Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of JPMorgan Chase investor vote
Entertainment
Chicago River runs through Orbert Davis’ new musical creation
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Billboard awards are Taylor-made
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Jeff Perry of ‘Scandal’ was ‘really uneducated’ about politics
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Court’s ‘Misanthrope’ mocks eternal quirks of human behavior
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Summer music preview: With so many stars, Chicago’s too darn hot
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For de Rossi, return to ‘Arrested’ was ‘surreal’
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60 Minutes or Less: The Logan Center Cabaret Series
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Toots and the Maytals leader hit with bottle
Lifestyles
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
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Author of ‘Lyle, Lyle Crocodile’ dies
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New implant provides drug-free glaucoma treatment
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Cindy Galvin on how ARKive is preserving nature
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AU grad labors hard for degree
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Service dog nominated for American Humane Association honor
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Mom’s overwhelmed after daughter comes out of the closet
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Get GED now before it gets more expensive
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