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No jail for Vrdolyak
Eddie Vrdolyak leaves Federal Court in Chicago today. (Tribune / Nancy Stone)

No jail time for Vrdolyak

Former Chicago Alderman 'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak has been sentenced to 5 years of probation for his role in a $1.5 million kickback scheme, a far cry from the 3 1/2 years in prison sought by federal prosecutors.


Man, beloved puppy killed by train

Man, beloved puppy killed by commuter train in Des Plaines

Peter Walczak and his 10-month-old Rottweiler were inseparable — a familiar sight walking through their Des Plaines neighborhood.

Former Bulls star dies

Former Bulls star Norm Van Lier dead at 61

Norm Van Lier was found dead in his Chicago apartment today. He was 61.
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