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Group Of Robbers Push Down Woman, Take Her Purse Near Mag Mile, Police Say

The woman was taken to the hospital in good condition, police said.

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DOWNTOWN — A 30-year-old woman was knocked over and robbed by a group of people just off the Magnificent Mile on Wednesday night, police said.

At 7:40 p.m., the woman was in the first block of East Huron Street when a group of boys or men pushed her to the ground, police said. Someone took her bag and the robbers left in a dark-colored car.

The woman was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition, police said.

An investigation was ongoing.

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Apartment Complex Replacing Avondale’s Red Apple Buffet Calls For Rents Between $2K – $2.5K, No Affordable Units

Some neighbors took issue with the rent prices, saying longtime residents can't afford it. "To be perfectly blunt, no family can afford $2,500 a month in this neighborhood," one said.

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Chance The Snapper Is Moving To Florida For Good On Thursday

The wily reptile who captivated Chicago is headed to Florida.

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These 5 South And West Side Sites Could Become Chicago’s First Casino, Mayor Lightfoot Announces

Noticeably absent from consideration is a downtown site.