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City looks into rise of suicides by firefighters

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The Chicago Fire Department is looking into what they say is an increase in suicides and attempted suicides of firefighters in the last year in hopes of putting together outreach programs to preven More... (384 views)

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alohagirl posted 34 weeks ago

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The Stranger Waves: Chicago Reader's Best Rock Act in 2009

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Cool punk/indie band not so far out of high school wins Chicago Reader 2009 best rock band honors. This is a link to their MySpace page. More... (839 views)

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alohagirl posted 34 weeks ago

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Sad: Mother offers new reward in 1992 disappearance of Elizabeth Veloz

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Nearly 17 years after her daughter disappeared during a night of bar-hopping on Chicago's South Side, 75-year-old Irene Veloz is offering a new reward of $20,000 for anyone who can tell her or poli More... (148 views)

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alohagirl posted 35 weeks ago

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Police say man tossed fake grenade during chase

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What a weird story. Chicago police say they have been questioning a man who reportedly tossed a fake grenade during a foot chase in the Roseland neighborhood on the city's far South Side.

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alohagirl posted 35 weeks ago

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Chicago Blogger reviews Sun-Times front page - Verdict? Not Worth Saving

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A local blogger examines the Sun-Times' front page and finds piggy-backed stories, needless celebrity news and outdated, "buggy whip" journalism.

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alohagirl posted 36 weeks ago

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Illinois gets 'D' for mental health care system

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Illinois' mental health care system has raised its grade on an advocacy group's report card from an F to a D.

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alohagirl posted 36 weeks ago

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Suburban paper company cuts pay in half! Michael Scott's job is next!

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How many more people will be laid off or have their pay sliced like this in the next 12 months?

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alohagirl posted 39 weeks ago

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The CTA runs on Helvetica

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The Chicago Transit Authority has good taste in fonts.

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alohagirl posted 40 weeks ago

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Medical Holograms being roadtested in Chicago hospitals

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A new tool being tested by doctors here in Chicago gives them a view of the body like you've never seen before.

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alohagirl posted 41 weeks ago

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Repo woman says someone shot at her while taking back a car

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A repo woman tried to repossess a car in Hoffman Estates when she heard what sounded like gunfire come from the owner's house, chasing her off. Police are investigating.

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alohagirl posted 44 weeks ago

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