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An official general election ballot at a polling place in Chicago.

Taking photos of your ballot is illegal in Illinois

Illinois voters might want to reconsider that picture they posted online of their completed ballots. Turns out, it's considered a felony under state law.On Tuesday, people logging into their various...
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Taking photos of your ballot is illegal in Illinois

Illinois voters might want to reconsider that picture they posted online of their completed ballots. Turns out, it's considered a felony under state law.On Tuesday, people logging into their various...
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Bionic leg faces a big test — 103-story climb

Zac Vawter, a 31-year-old amputee, aims to make medical history Sunday when he tries to climb 103 stories to the Skydeck of the Willis Tower with his state-of-the-art bionic leg....
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Bionic leg faces a big test — 103-story climb

Zac Vawter, a 31-year-old amputee, aims to make medical history Sunday when he tries to climb 103 stories to the Skydeck of the Willis Tower with his state-of-the-art bionic leg....
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Blue Island man’s son survives Sandy

Jim Salapatek grew anxious as he waited for his phone to ring Monday morning. His 28-year-old son, Drew, was among the 16 crew members on the HMS Bounty, a tall...
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U. of C. targets city students

The University of Chicago pledged Monday to eliminate loans from the financial aid packages it offers incoming students from Chicago, the centerpiece of a new initiative aimed at helping high...
Boris Spokoyny, left, and Julie Troiano walk to lunch on the Northwestern University campus.

Near record warmth on a fall day

Bob Balanoff took off work today to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather on the dock next to his boat at DuSable Harbor in Chicago. Wearing khaki shorts and sandals, he...