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Monday, April 9, 2012

Would-be jurors interviewed for Hudson murder trial | VIDEO
Jennifer Hudson could soon be sitting in a Chicago courtroom as her former brother-in-law goes on trial for allegedly killing three members of her family. Jury selection continued Monday in the trial of William Balfour, the man charged in the murders.

Police conducting 'gang audits' after violent weekend | VIDEO
After a violent weekend during which four people were killed and more than 20 hurt in separate shootings, Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Monday the police department is implementing a new gangs strategy using intelligence on the ground level.

Stolen GPS used to track robbery suspect
Chicago police say they tracked down a man who stole $17,000 in merchandise from a Radio Shack by using GPS equipment that was taken from the store.

Man, 26, found dead in Jefferson Park area
A man was found dead on Chicago's Northwest Side early Monday.

Boeing receives 'Dreamliners' order from Russian airline
Chicago-based Boeing Co. has received an order from Transaero Airlines of Russia for four 787-8 aircraft, the company said Monday.

Fire breaks out at South Side building
Flames took over an abandoned building on South Escanaba early Monday. A firefighter who responded suffered minor injuries.