Ultrarunners Complete 900-Mile Running Trip from Chicago to NYC

By Justin Breen Article Reprint CHICAGO — They made it. Patrick Sweeney and Alex Ramsey completed a 900-mile, 20 day running venture from Chicago to New York City in time for Sunday’s NYC Marathon.

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Report: Patrick Kane Unlikely To Face Criminal Charges In Rape Case

chicago.cbslocal.com Article Reprint (CBS) — The Buffalo News reports that it appears that criminal charges will likely not be filed against Blackhawks star Patrick Kane following a rape investigation.

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Why are there fewer black teachers in CPS?

By: Natalie Moore Article Submission A few weeks before the school year ends, Taree Porter leads word drills with her second graders and reads a Judy Blume classic amid the din of giggles.

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LeBron James ‘honored’ to play in front of Obama in Chicago

By Rob Ogden Article Reprint The “King” is eager to play in front of the President.

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FBI looked into Byrd-Bennett before she worked in Chicago

By Lauren FitzPatrick and Dan Mihalopoulos Article Reprint Federal investigators were looking at Barbara Byrd-Bennett’s role in a $40 million textbook contract that was awarded while she worked in Detroit, long before she became Mayor

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Police argue that Gun Laws in Chicago needs to be More Strict

BTN STAFF Despite being one of the most violent cities in the country, Chicago is perceived to have the toughest gun laws. However Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police superintendent Garry McCarthy argue that the

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Chicago High School Football Player Dies After Hit

By: Patrick Redford Article Reprint On the last play of the game between Bogan High School and Chicago Vocational High on Thursday night, Bogan senior Andre Smith took a hit, then collapsed after walking off

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McDonald’s testing Monster energy drinks in Chicago, other locations

By: Samantha Bomkamp Article Reprint McDonald’s is adding a little fuel to its beverage lineup.

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