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Chicago police investigate the scene where a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot after a fight in West Woodlawn. (Adam Sege /Chicago Tribune) A boy was fatally shot after a fight in the basement of an apartment building on the South Side on Saturday, police said. He was among five shot across the city overnight. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was hailed as a hero by some Chicagoans after his death Saturday, while drawing harsh criticism from Muslim groups for his treatment of Palestinians and other Arabs. The Golden Globes weigh in tonight with the first big honors of the Hollywood awards season, which culminates in seven weeks with the Oscars. |
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digitalPLUSPermit to carry gun no license to shootThis spring, law-abiding residents of Illinois will be able to walk the streets with a loaded gun. But those who decide to carry concealed weapons will have to grapple with a tough question: When is it appropriate to pull the trigger?
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