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Appeals court OKs Chicago traffic cameras

A ruling by a federal appeals court will allow the city of Chicago to expand the use mounted cameras to photograph cars that run red lights.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 7:28 AM

Charges filed in shooting of police officer

Bail has been denied a 20-year-old Indiana man accused of shooting to death a Metra police officer a little over two years ago.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 7:24 AM

Suburban real estate CEO found dead

The chairman and chief executive officer of a Chicago-based real estate firm was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a Kane County Forest Preserve, police said.

Full Story updated 1/6/2009 7:05 AM

Former lawmaker Lechowicz dies at 70

Former Illinois state lawmaker Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz has died at his home in suburban Chicago at age 70.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Babies removed from rat-infested home

Rats and roaches scurried across the floor, empty bottles of alcohol lay strewn about, waste backed up in a toilet, and it was cold.

Full Story updated 1/5/2009 8:03 AM

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GOV. INDICTED
Complete coverage of Blagojevich arrest

RETURN TO NIU
Struggles and triumphs after Cole Hall shootings

2008 ELECTION
Complete local, national coverage

'08 REPORT CARDS
Did your school district make the grade?

2008 RNC
Complete coverage of the convention

2008 DNC
Complete coverage of the convention

HOUSE ADVANTAGE
State casinos tighten slot machines

GRADUATION 2008
Memorable moments from commencement

LAST LETTERS HOME
Final thoughts from local soldiers

ACADEMIC TEAMS
Honoring our best students

PETS IN PERIL
Saving animals from high-kill shelters

HORROR HITS HOME
Full coverage of the NIU shootings

A HEAVY TOLL
Flaws in the state's Open Road system

THE DREAM FORECLOSED
A long look at the foreclosure crisis

LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Daily Herald honors outstanding teens

RUSH TO INSPECT
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2008 Cooks of the Year

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Spotlight on Down syndrome

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