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Top Chicago news: Teen shot while walking home from work dies; interim top cop makes big change

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Published on December 17, 2019
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Teen who was shot while walking home from work dies

16-year-old Angie Monroy was shot in the head on Saturday in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Chicago to Cleveland in 32 minutes?  Hyperloop technology could make that possible

Hyperloop technology could get you to Cleveland in less than an hour, which could be a huge economic benefit for the Midwest. It could also cut pollution. But first, it has to work.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

A look at old-school candy shops serving tasty treats for 100 years

For a huge helping of sweet nostalgia, Chicago's old-school candy shops are the place. For the holidays, we revisit four that go back as far as 100 years and celebrate their sweet history.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Interim police superintendent halts perhaps the single biggest irritant for many cops

With interim police Superintendent Charlie Beck suspending the department's unpopular "merit" promotions, can Chicago find a way for the best and brightest officers — of all backgrounds — to advance up the ranks?

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Why Chicago cocktail bars are embracing overproof liquors

Nonalcoholic cocktails aren’t the only trend among some of the city’s tonier watering holes.

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.


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