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By Tim State in News on Jul 27, 2008 11:32PM
Trib says four, Sun-Times says three people were taken to area hospitals when when a car driven by an elderly woman plowed into a West Rogers Park Starbucks. There is no evidence the driver of the car was intoxicated, or hyped up on cafinated beverages. [S-T, Trib]
Get this, a male skeleton -- in full clothing -- has been found near the water processing plant near Stickney. [Trib]
Chicago Police are looking for a Cadillac DeVille that a shooter jumped into after killing a man early Friday. [WBBM]
Remember that sink hole in Ravenswood? It’s still causing problems. As a result, Montrose will be closed for three months between Ashland and Damen for a total sewer replacement. [WBBM]
Holy Name Cathedral will open again for services on August 30. This after extensive ceiling repairs following a 10-pound chunk of decorative wood falling from the ceiling. [S-T]
Only 37% of black men in Chicago graduate from High School in Illinois, compared to 62% of white men. This statistic places Illinois in 43rd place. [Trib]