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Would-be robber flees after police involved shooting at hot dog stand

An armed masked man trying to rob a hot dog stand apparently didn’t see a uniformed off-duty Chicago police officer at another window and the two exchanged gunfire Monday afternoon on the Far South Side.

Oprah's mom settles Milwaukee department store dispute

WAUKESHA, Wis.— Oprah Winfrey’s mother has settled a financial dispute with a high-end fashion store. Details of the agreement between Vernita Lee of Milwaukee and the Brookfield store, Valentina, have not been filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court. But, Valentina co-owner Tony Chirchirillo tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the store will receive some of the $155,000 he said the retailer was owed.

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Bail raised for police sergeant charged with theft

A Cook County Judge this afternoon raised the bail for a Chicago Police sergeant charged with skimming money from the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association from $250,000 to $350,000 after prosecutors indicated he may have taken more cash than they initially believed.

Local boxer who died in ring donates organs

He paid the ultimate price in the boxing ring. Now Chicago boxer Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez, who died of brain injuries sustained during a match Friday, is giving the ultimate gift.

 

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Alderman Freddrenna M. Lyle's Biography

Sworn in as Alderman, Feb. 8, 1998 to fill the un-expired term of John O. Steele, she was elected to a full term in 1999 and re-elected in 2003 and 2007. Before her appointment as Alderman, she practiced law for 18 years, achieving many professional accomplishments. She was Pres. of the Cook County Bar Assoc., a Board Member of the National Bar Assoc., a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness, Co-chair of the Lawyers Committee for Harold Washington, Pres. of Project LEAP, a member of the Illinois Compensation Review Committee and a member of Gov. Blagojevich�s Transition Team on Legal Issues.

Who She Is
Raised and educated in Park Manor, Ald. Lyle continues to live in the community where her family has resided for more than 50 years. She attended Park Manor Elementary, South Shore High School, the University of Illinois at Chicago and The John Marshall Law School. Active in community affairs for many years, she is a member of the Park Manor Neighbors Community Org., Chatham Avalon Park Community Council, The NAACP, The Cook County Bar Assoc., National Conference of Negro Women and Rainbow PUSH.
Accessible and accountable, Alderman Lyle holds a Ward meeting each month, where she reports to the constituents; explains City programs and seeks input on issues of concern. She meets with constituents in her office; at Community Association, Block Club, Caps, Business Association and Town Hall meetings. She also produces a monthly newsletter and a Cable TV show. The 6th Ward Scene can be seen at 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month on Channel 19.

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