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Charlie Meyerson, Daywatch columnist
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OBAMA ASSASSINATION PLOT? A man in custody tells a Denver TV station some of those involved in the case had discussed killing Barack Obama the day of his nomination acceptance speech:
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John Kass: Republicans have a crush on Hillary Clinton.
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Why, despite ethics reforms, free liquor and a celebrity poker tournament tempt lawmakers in Denver:
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McCain trades jabs with Jay Leno, defends multiple home ownership:
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UIC today to release hundreds of documents that could shed light on Obama's ties to former radical Bill Ayers:
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'I FELT SO BAD FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE CHILDREN.' And so a Chicago businessman is donating $10,000 to the orphaned kids of a Ugandan choir whose valuables were stolen from a tour van here Sunday afternoon. Robert Mitchum reports:
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Most-wanted fugitive nabbed in Chicago:
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Cops say bulletproof vest saves Skokie officer in Lincolnwood shootout with bank robbery suspect:
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NIU students return to school, mindful of gunman's rampage last February (dailyherald.com):
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PETS ON THE CTA? That question seems to divide commuters. RedEye's Kyra Kyles analyzes the issues:
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Suburb revives goofy stop signs:
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'CASH FOR TRASH' PLAN. A top union leader suggests Chicago impose a garbage collection fee on residents, the way many suburbs do (suntimes.com):
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Advice for retiring and recycling an old computer:
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100-WIN PATH. The Cubs are on target to reach that mark this season -- and, tonight, to find themselves 32 games over .500 for the first time since the infamous 1969 collapse. Paul Sullivan has the story:
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Thome's 535th homer highlights Sox doubleheader split:
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Sox fan Obama: Cubs fans "not serious."
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Bears QB Rex Grossman on his demotion: "I'll never fully get over it."
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NEW 'AMERICAN IDOL' JUDGE. Paula Abdul won't be the only woman on the panel when the show returns:
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But will Abdul get the boot after that? (suntimes.com)
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WGN-TV veteran Merri Dee leaving after 37 years:
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Ex-Newsradio 780 anchor Pat Cassidy joins WLS-AM today (suntimes.com):
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LABOR DAY WEATHER. Latest forecast, continually updated radar pictures and Tom Skilling's seven-day outlook:
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And, Skilling says, that grim almanac prediction for this winter may be a lot of hooey:
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P.S. If you find yourself lost without a compass on a Labor Day road trip, check the cows:
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Free Labor Day concert downtown to feature Poi Dog Pondering:
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