# Chicago

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# Violence

12 people, including 3-year-old, shot in Chicago park

The shooting took place in Chicago’s Back of the Yards area on its southwest side.

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Sep 20th 2013, 7:45 AM

# faux pizza

Pizza place offers free pizza to women who flash them

Probably pass on that one, then.

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Sep 12th 2013, 12:23 PM

# Movin' On Up

Meet the new boss: Julie Sinnamon takes over as Enterprise Ireland CEO

She has an MBA in International Business from New York’s Fordham University, an executive qualification from Stanford and has held a number of senior roles at the organisation.

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Aug 29th 2013, 7:14 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Jul 11th 2013, 8:56 AM

# rock on Swifty

Which legendary band did Taylor Swift share a stage with this weekend?

The reception was a bit…em…lukewarm.

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Jun 4th 2013, 9:06 AM

# Just move it

Chicago woman fights $105,000 fine after car is abandoned at airport

Jennifer Fitzgerald says her boyfriend abandoned her car at O’Hare International Airport – accruing $105,000 in parking fines.

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Apr 12th 2013, 12:53 PM

# gun control

"My husband is fighting as hard as he can" - Michelle Obama challenges politicians on guns

The US first lady highlighted the case of a 15-year-old girl who was shot dead in January, one week after she sang at Barack Obama’s inauguration.

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Apr 11th 2013, 12:15 PM

# fire and ice

Photos: Firefighters battle blaze at freezing Chicago warehouse

It was one of the biggest fires in Chicago in years – and the freezing conditions made it extra difficult for firefighters. Here’s what happened.

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Jan 23rd 2013, 9:11 PM

# indy

The Indiana Jones package mystery has been solved!

And the answer is frustrating.

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Dec 18th 2012, 4:00 PM

# Reel stories

Sports Film of The Week: Benji

The next big thing in basketball Benjamin Wilson was shot to death in high school. Here’s his story.

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Oct 28th 2012, 10:02 PM

# Shannon

United Airlines anounces new Shannon - Chicago route

The new route will begin next summer, and was last in operation in 2009 with Aer Lingus.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 2:06 PM

# Shannon Airport

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Shannon Airport

A flight from Chicago to London Heathrow made an emergency landing shortly after 1pm today following reports of a smell of smoke on board.

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Oct 2nd 2012, 2:32 PM

# Jobswatch

Good news for Limerick: 400 jobs to be created by US financial company

Northern Trust announced the jobs boost for the county today.

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Sep 19th 2012, 11:45 AM

# chicago shootings

19 shot in overnight violence in Chicago

Thirteen people, including young teenagers, were injured during one 30 minute spate of violence.

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Aug 24th 2012, 3:08 PM

# Different ballgame

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis threw the first pitch at Wrigley Field and ate pizza on the mound

You didn’t expect them to just throw the pitch, did you?

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Jul 19th 2012, 2:46 PM

# Oprah

In pictures: Oprah puts Chicago property up for sale - at 50 per cent discount

The TV star paid $5.6 million for the 4,600-square-foot property in 2006.

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May 23rd 2012, 9:38 PM

Voices

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

May 20th 2012, 11:00 AM

# NATO

Plan to attack Obama campaign HQ during NATO summit foiled, say US police

The two-day summit of world leaders is due to start tomorrow in Chicago.

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May 19th 2012, 8:07 PM

# Scarlet

Teachers Dancing Behind Students Video of the Day

No comment.

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May 16th 2012, 11:09 AM

# US

Man found guilty of murdering three members of Jennifer Hudson's family

William Balfour was found guilty of the first-degree murder of the Grammy Award winner’s mother, brother and nephew in 2008.

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May 12th 2012, 10:29 AM

# snail mail

Postcard sent in 1958 finally arrives... with help from Facebook

Scott McMurry’s mother sent him the card more than half a century ago – and nobody quite knows where it went in the meantime.

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Apr 30th 2012, 7:32 PM

# Jobs

Bruton kicks off five-day trade mission to US

Richard Bruton will visit Boston, Raleigh, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Chicago on a five-day mission organised by IDA Ireland.

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Apr 30th 2012, 10:17 AM

# Home Sweet Home

Michelle Obama on how to make the White House feel 'like the South Side of Chicago'

How do you bring up respectful, humble children when there are butlers milling about your home?

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Mar 20th 2012, 3:35 PM

# USA! USA!

Ding ding! Enda Kenny set to ring opening bell on Wall Street today

The Taoiseach is in the middle of his trip to the US to promote Ireland. Tomorrow he will meet President Obama in the White House for a bilateral meeting.

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Mar 19th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Goodbye Riverdance

Riverdance bids farewell to US

After 16 years Riverdance will end its US tour in June. The final St Patrick’s Day performance will take place in Chicago this weekend.

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Mar 13th 2012, 12:49 PM

# Home Alone House

Home Alone house sells for $1.58m

The Home Alone mansion sells for well under the asking price.

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Mar 12th 2012, 6:30 PM

# jennifer hudson

Jennifer Hudson listed as witness in family's murder trial

The man accused of the murder of Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew in 2008 is due to go on trial in April.

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Feb 28th 2012, 2:44 PM

# Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich is getting sued for using 'Eye of the Tiger' during rallies

But he’s not the first politician to face the wrath of the music industry for his choice of song during campaign rallies.

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Jan 31st 2012, 3:57 PM

# Shannon

Transatlantic flight diverted to Shannon after ‘smell of smoke’ on board

The British Airways flight resumed its journey to Chicago in the early hours of this morning.

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Jan 25th 2012, 11:05 AM

# Star in stripes

American dream: Lynam takes a year out to travel

Westmeath forward Conor Lynam has informed management that he will not be available for the 2012 league and championship.

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Jan 18th 2012, 3:38 PM

# Skyscrapers

Mind now: China and India warned over skyscraper boom

Skyscrapers may herald financial crises, according to an ongoing study of the construction of tall buildings.

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Jan 11th 2012, 12:24 PM

# Alive

Two of US serial killer's 'victims' turn up alive after 30 years

John Wayne Gacy, executed in 1994 after his conviction for murdering 33 young men, was America’s worst serial killer.

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Dec 22nd 2011, 12:56 PM

# Tragic

Family of five killed in suspected murder-suicide

Five members of a family, including three children, were killed in what is thought to be a murder-suicide in a small town in Illinois.

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Dec 18th 2011, 5:08 PM

# US

Gunman opens fire at FedEx facility in Chicago - reports

Report was phoned in but police are now investigating.

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Nov 17th 2011, 4:19 PM

# occupy

Arrests in Chicago, New York and Rome following global day of action

Protests in Rome turned violent, while in Dublin there were peaceful marches in the city centre.

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Oct 16th 2011, 9:41 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning….

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Oct 16th 2011, 8:58 AM

# favourite memories

Watch: Fifty people, one question - your favourite memory

Irish director Galvea Kelly creates a gorgeous snapshot of people on the streets of Chicago remembering their finest moments. Pass the Kleenex.

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Sep 23rd 2011, 11:52 AM

# Rose of Tralee

Introducing: the 32 contestants in this year’s Rose of Tralee

Which of these 10 Irish and 22 international entrants are ‘lovely and fair’ enough to become the 53rd Rose of Tralee?

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Aug 22nd 2011, 7:29 PM

# US

Man shows up in Las Vegas 25 years after being declared dead

The FBI investigated the disappearance of Chicago man Arthur Gerald Jones in 1979 before an Illinois court declared him dead in 1986.

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Jul 23rd 2011, 10:36 AM

# Blagojevich

Illinois governor tried to sell Obama's Senate seat

Two-term governor of Obama’s home state was convicted of a range of corruption charges yesterday.

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Jun 28th 2011, 9:07 AM