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Talk of lies, pride as Trump case goes to jury

FILE - In this May 14, 2013 file photo, Donald Trump arrives at federal court n Chicago to testify at a civil trial where he's accused of enticing investors to buy condos at his Chicago skyscraper with promises of profit-sharing, then quietly reneging on them. On Monday, May 20, 2013, Jacqueline Goldberg, 87, who alleges Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.

The lawyer for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told jurors in Chicago on Wednesday that he was personally repulsed because he felt the "Apprentice" star conned his client and lied about it ...

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ILLINOIS NEWS

Schnucks wants federal court to handle Illinois suit over credit card problems

The suburban St. Louis-based supermarket chain Schnucks wants a federal court to handle an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach of customer credit and debit cards.
METRO-EAST NEWS

Clinton urges Illinois to OK gay marriage; Jackson opposed, for now

Former President Bill Clinton wants Illinois legislators to legalize same-sex marriage, but his endorsement Tuesday didn't have much effect on one metro-east lawmaker who is said to have a key vote on the issue.

MISSOURI NEWS

Eastern Mo. man walking in road hit and killed

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man walking in the traffic lane of U.S. Highway 67 in eastern Missouri died after he was hit by a car.

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ILLINOIS NEWS

Census bureau finds Chicago is growing, but slowly

The population of Chicago has climbed but it climbed slower than any major city in the United States.

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MISSOURI NEWS

Kansas City plans event to mark World Trade Week

Kansas City business leaders will highlight the value of the region's exports at an international trade event.

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MISSOURI NEWS

Mo. adds 40 to state elk population

Missouri conservation officials have added 40 elk to the state's population as part of a project to restore the animals to the state.

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MISSOURI NEWS

Mo. man sentenced for murder of attorney

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a lawyer who was beaten, stabbed and strangled in a 14-minute struggle.

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MISSOURI NEWS

Mo. House speaker plans legislative tour

Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones plans to tour the state to talk with voters and community leaders about legislative issues.

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ILLINOIS NEWS

June sentencing in Kan. for dad who bound kids

A June sentencing date has been scheduled for a suburban Chicago man who was arrested after two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in a Wal-Mart parking lot in eastern Kansas.

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ILLINOIS NEWS

Man sentenced for killing man lured for sex

A 50-year prison sentence was handed a man convicted of killing an unarmed man lured to a McHenry County home for sex.