Top Chicago news: Zoo to remain free through 2050; 3 girls arrested after attack on disabled teen
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3 girls arrested after attack on disabled girl captured on video
Three girls, ages 13, 14, and 15, have been arrested in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old disabled girl, police said. The attack was captured on cellphone video.
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Lincoln Park Zoo to remain free through 2050
The Chicago Park District board and the Lincoln Park Zoo Society have extended their operating agreement by a quarter-century.
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Public high school draws criticism for teaching meditation
Students at Gage Park High School are learning transcendental meditation through a David Lynch Foundation program. But some have raised concerns that it's a religious practice, which the foundation disputes.
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Man charged in connection with damaging police vehicles
One person has been arrested in connection with the damaged Chicago police vehicles.
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World's largest steam locomotive to roll through Chicago
"It's almost the size of a Boeing airplane, and it is strong enough to pull 16 Statues of Liberty uphill," says Kristin South of Union Pacific. The Big Boy locomotive will be parked at the Larry S. Provo Training Center on Saturday.
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