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Witch School scoots

Since the Witch School set up shop in Rossville, some have protested and prayed that they would leave. Their prayers will be answered this weekend when the school moves to where it's more welcome: Salem, Mass.

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No mask? No problem.

Two men allegedly used a marker -- instead of a mask -- to disguise their faces before trying to break into a home.

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Regulators seize FBOP banks

The 30 branches of Park National Bank will reopen Saturday with a new owner after regulators late Friday shut down the Chicago-based lender and eight other U.S. institutions owned by Oak Park-based FBOP Corp. The failure is expected to cost the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. about $2.5 billion.

Feds close 9 banks, mostly in West; marks 115 failures this year

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1. 1 of 2 missing Chicago men found

2. Chicago Bulls lose in 118-90 blowout

3. Rick Morrissey: Finally, some Chicago Cubs fans own the ballclub

4. Chicago Blackhawks turn away Montreal Canadiens 3-2

5. Jimmy John's sued over wrong sandwich order

6. Husband held in wife's slaying

7. Regulators seize FBOP banks

8. Toys R Us, maker of baby monitor are sued

9. Slow start puzzles John Salmons

10. Christ Kamberos, 1926-2009: Co-founder of Treasure Island grocery chain

11. David Haugh: Dan LeFevour stands out beyond Central Michigan

12. Man shot on South Side

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14. Witch School on move

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16. Football Class 8A playoffs: Sandburg 35, Hinsdale Central 10

17. Chicago Cubs won't give Milton Bradley away

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19. Tommie Harris defensive about status with Chicago Bears

20. FDIC seizes 9 banks operated by FBOP

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23. No takers on Barrington homes selling for $1

24. Prep football playoff scores

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3. Regulators seize FBOP banks

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7. Review: Bob Dylan at Aragon

8. John Kass: Sexed-up Halloween has gone to the dogs and lawyers

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11. Review permit parking, Chicago city clerk urges aldermen

12. Unhealthy habits often hard to break

13. A new era begins for Chicago Cubs

14. State gears to free prisoners

15. Zoo animals enjoy Halloween treat

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21. Mary Schmich: Can running stop school violence?

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24. Chicago Bears find teams scheming against Greg Olsen

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