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Thomson Correctional Center, a maximum-security Illinois state prison located approximately 150 miles west of Chicago, was considered for a super-maximum facility by the federal government to house detainees currently held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Thomson, Ill., prison: Political rift over detainee transfer continues

June 18, 2018 at 2:01 a.m.

While federal officials on Monday toured a near-vacant state prison in northwestern Illinois that could be used to house terrorism suspects, Democrats and Republicans waged a fierce public relations battle...

Where is H1N1 vaccine going?

August 22, 2021 at 7:26 a.m.

While Will County health officials have turned away people seeking the vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus, more than 8,000 vaccine doses sit unused by neighboring Kendall County's health department....

Auction features fan’s collection of Elvis items

August 22, 2021 at 6:15 a.m.

Attention, Elvis lovers: Want a clump of the former King of Rock 'n' Roll's famous dark strands? The red Ultrasuede three-quarter-length-sleeve shirt he wore for a 1963 photo op or...

Hair apparent: Blago set for ‘Apprentice’?

August 22, 2021 at 9:46 a.m.

"You're fired." As a contestant-to-be on next season's "Celebrity Apprentice," former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could hear those words from a man who shares his passion for hair. The new...

New limits for abortion protests

August 22, 2021 at 6:55 a.m.

Anti-abortion activists will have to stay at least 8 feet away from people outside medical facilities in Chicago under a measure the City Council approved Wednesday. The so-called bubble zones...

Gun rights fight on docket

August 22, 2021 at 9:26 a.m.

By agreeing to hear a challenge to Chicago's sweeping ban on handguns, the U.S. Supreme Court set the stage Wednesday for a historic ruling on gun rights. At issue is...

JAMES FERSTEL: 1927-2009

August 22, 2021 at 7:42 a.m.

The patriarch of the Ferstel family stopped to greet everyone from the homeless to bank clerks to doormen on his way to work at a downtown Chicago law firm. And...

Plan may save historic West Town church’s facade

August 22, 2021 at 7:28 a.m.

A 10-year battle to save a vacant church in Chicago's West Town neighborhood could be over soon. A developer has approached preservation and community groups with a plan to save...

Playboy pilfered for ire or desire?

August 22, 2021 at 9:18 a.m.

Have you seen a 39-year-old Playboy cover splashed with the scantily clad Phyllis Babila concealed only by what appears to be a red sheet? The magazine, circa May 1970, was...

A moment of fame for Chicago student

August 22, 2021 at 7:11 a.m.

Shantell Steve, who begins her senior year Tuesday at Julian High School in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood, will be listening with her classmates when President Barack Obama makes his speech...

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