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In this June 22, 2007 file photo, Ford Motor Company employees assemble the 2008 Ford Taurus X at the Chicago Assembly Plant. Ford Motor Co. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 said its previously-disclosed plans...   (Associated Press)
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In this June 22, 2007 file photo, Ford Motor Company employee Ralph Gazzillo assembles the 2008 Ford Taurus X at the Chicago Assembly Plant. Ford Motor Co. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 said its previously-disclosed...   (Associated Press)
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, seen in this file photo,on June 27, 2008, in Chicago was released Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago two days after he was admitted because of severe...   (Associated Press)
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Kenyetta Jackson, right, a CPA and CFO for Interfaith House, poses under an umbrella with Interfaith House Dirirector Jennifer Nelson-Seals at the Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference Thursday, Sept. 4,...   (Associated Press)
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Julie Casserly, a certified financial planner, poses at the Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Chicago. Casserly said she watched GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's...   (Associated Press)
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Manny Lauria (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
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In this undated photo provided by the American Museum of Natural History, "The Butterfly of Peace," consisting of 240 colorful diamonds arranged in the shape of a dazzling butterfly and weighing 166.94...   (Associated Press)
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In this undated file photo, Journal of the American Medical Association editor-in-chief Dr. Catherine D. DeAngelis is seen in her office in Chicago, Ill. In a challenge unthinkable even two months ago,...   (Associated Press)
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In this photo released by Harpo Productions is Oprah Winfrey, center front, with the U.S. Olympic athletes that were invited to join her Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, for the taping of the season premiere...   (Associated Press)
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Lawry’s & B. Smith are Cooking Up Culture for Hispanic Heritage Month. (PRNewsFoto/Lawry's)   (Associated Press)
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Olympic men's swimming gold medalist Michael Phelps and his mother Debbie Phelps arrive for the taping of the season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Pritzker Pavilion...   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gymnastics medalists Nastia Liukin, right, Samantha Peszek, center, and Alicia Sacramone pose for picture as they arrive for the taping of the 23rd season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show"...   (Associated Press)
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U.S. Olympic athletes line the stage with Oprah Winfrey for the taping of the season premiere of her talk show Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago's Millennium Park. The show is scheduled to be broadcast...   (Associated Press)
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Winfrey Show" Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Mellennium Park. Winfrey invited 150 U.S. Olympic athletes to join her to launch her 23rd season. The show is scheduled to be...   (Associated Press)
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Members of the silver medal Olympic softball team pose for a picture as they arrive for the taping of the 23rd season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Pritzker Pavilion...   (Associated Press)
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Oprah Winfrey and Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Lisa Leslie, left, and men's basketball gold medalist Carlos Boozer, back right, greet fans as they arrive for the taping of the season premiere...   (Associated Press)
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Olympic bronze medal heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder greets fans as he arrives for the taping of the 23rd season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Pritzker Pavilion in...   (Associated Press)
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Oprah Winfrey, center, hugs Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin as gold medalist Michael Phelps, behind Liukin, applauds during the taping of the season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
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Olympic men's gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, top left, is surrounded by the media as he arrives for the taping of the 23rd season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at...   (Associated Press)
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U.S. Olympic athletes line the stage with Oprah Winfrey for the taping of the season premiere of her talk show Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago's Millennium Park. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)   (Associated Press)
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This is a 2008 file photo of Carlos Quentin of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. American League home run leader Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery...   (Associated Press)
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Chicago White Sox batter Carlos Quentin breaks his bat against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cliff Lee in the ninth inning in a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Cleveland. Quentin was removed...   (Associated Press)
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In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith, back left, holds his hands in the air as Devin Hester (23) returns the opening kick-off for a 92-yard touchdown during the Super Bowl...   (Associated Press)
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In this Oct. 16, 2005 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper looks to pass during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears, in Chicago. Culpepper, who starred for the Minnesota...   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Randy Wolf celebrates with teammates after he threw a six-hitter in the Astros' 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros' David Newhan, left, steals home past Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. The Astros won 4-0. (AP Photo/Nam...   (Associated Press)
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Ryan Theriot, left, throws after forcing out Houston Astros' Michael Bourn during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 200, in Chicago. Miguel Tajada was out...   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero, right, tags out Chicago Cubs' Ronny Cedeno during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros' Ty Wigginton, right, celebrates with Michael Bourn after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago....   (Associated Press)
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster wipes his face after Houston Astros' David Newhan walked during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y....   (Associated Press)
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Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez looks up after striking out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros starter Randy Wolf delivers a pitch to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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In this Nov. 18, 2007, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Deion Branch reacts to a pass reception against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Branch is testing his surgically...   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, left, explains his technique to Shaquille Terrell during a swimming class at the Fosco Park, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps speaks at a news conference after teaching a swimming class for kids at the Fosco Park, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps high-fives with kids after swimming class at the Fosco Park Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps explains his technique to kids at the Fosco Park, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps explains his technique to kids at the Fosco Park, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Chicago White Sox's Nick Swisher, front right, celebrates with teammates after the White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)   (Associated Press)
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks (45) celebrates with catcher Toby Hall after the White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony...   (Associated Press)
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  • State Workers' Union OKs 4-Year Contract

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 4:11:26 PM

    Members of Illinois' largest state employees union have approved a four-year contract that increases their pay 15.25 percent. More »

  • Chicago Ford Plant To Eliminate 600 Part-Time Jobs

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 3:06:59 PM

    Ford Motor Company says it's cutting 600 part-time jobs at its Chicago assembly plant when it drops one of its two shifts by early November. More »

  • 2 Hurt When Cab Crashes Into Wall At O'Hare

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 1:45:17 PM

    A cab driver has been cited after crashing into a building at O'Hare International Airport on Friday morning, injuring two people in an upstairs office area. More »

  • Radar Problem Delays Flights At O'Hare

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 1:43:15 PM

    A radar problem that caused 20-minute delays to some inbound and outbound flights at O'Hare International Airport has been corrected, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. More »

  • Extra-Alarm Fire Breaks At Rehab Center

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 1:21:26 PM

    An extra-alarm fire that burned through the roof of a rehabilitation business on the Northwest Side on Friday morning in the Portage Park neighborhood was controlled with no injuries.
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  • Rev. Jackson Released From Hospital

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 1:10:55 PM

    Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was released from a Chicago hospital late Friday morning, according to a source at Rainbow PUSH.

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  • Young Man Dead In Hoffman Estates Shooting

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 12:42:37 PM

    One person was killed overnight in a shooting in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports. More »

  • 125 Shot Dead In Chicago Over Summer

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 12:40:08 PM

    An estimated 125 people were shot and killed over the summer. That's nearly double the number of soldiers killed in Iraq over the same time period.
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  • Crash Shuts Down I-55 In Far Southwest Suburbs

    CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV | 9/5/2008 5:39:13 AM

    All lanes of southbound I-55 were closed early Friday morning after a crash near southwest suburban Channahon. More »

  • Rev. Jesse Jackson released from hospital

    Chicago Sun-Times | 9/5/2008 5:00:00 AM

    Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was released from a Chicago hospital late Friday morning, according to a source at Rainbow PUSH.

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