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Jail detainee attacks guard, steals keys, releases others in maximum security block
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard's keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
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Nearly 60 cars involved in highway crash, 14 brought to hospitals
The Wednesday morning crash was blamed on low traction on snowy roads.
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Jazz innovator Lee Konitz dies of COVID-19 at age 92
Influential saxophonist Lee Konitz died on Wednesday in Greenwich Village after a recent diagnosis of COVID-19. Born in Chicago in 1927, he worked with Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis and Stan Kenton, among other greats.
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COVID-19 closures force Chicago-area companies to rethink old ways
From virtual wine tastings to online workout training, Chicago-area entrepreneurs are finding new ways to connect with customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Local elderly among hardest hit by COVID-19, Chicago internist says
Local elderly are among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Eric Mizuno, an internist at Weiss Memorial Hospital who also sees several patients at senior centers on the North Side.
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