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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Bears' Hurd arrested on drug charges | VIDEO Chicago Bears player Sam Hurd was taken into federal custody at a Chicago restaurant Wednesday night. Police scour Loop for parking abuse | VIDEO Police are cracking down on drivers in the Loop who abuse the disability parking program, the day after the Chicago City Council increased the penalties. Lowell, Ind., couple allegedly kept boy, 14, in cage An Indiana couple has been charged with 16 felonies based on allegations by a 14-year-old boy who told police he ran away to escape severe abuse. Tollway board to set budget The Illinois Tollway board is expected to approve a budget for 2012. Suspect arrested after shots fired at police Dozens of Chicago police officers converged on a Humboldt Park block after someone fired at officers. Man dies from hypothermia The death of a 58-year old man is being blamed in part on hypothermia and the cold. MORE STORIES Strange News Merriam-Webster picks 'pragmatic' as Word of Year Wis. thieves caught after accidentally calling 911 Indonesian police shave punkers' mohawks Marijuana flung from car pelts Oregon trooper Thousands of birds make crash landing in Utah Consumer Which cars are the safest? Sears open until midnight through Christmas Ford: Focus Electric to get 100 mpg Consumer Reports: Slimming Down Festive Drinks Macy's extends hours for last-minute shopping Healthbeat Survey: 1 in 4 US women victims of severe violence Survey: Teen pot use rises, alcohol use declines Study: Working moms are less depressed Statins may help reduce flu severity More colorectal cancers seen in younger adults MOST POPULAR Police investigating fatal Bartlett crash Firemen reunited with boys saved from NW Ind. home ReindeerCam.com: Watch video of Santa and his team Emanuel takes 'dramatic steps' to prep for G8, NATO Chicago rape survivor urges victims to speak out All Most Popular

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