WWW.WICS.COM writes: "CHICAGO (AP) -- A retired federal agent who has been researching the history of Chicago law enforcement thinks a Chicago woman named Marie Owens was the first female police officer in the United States."

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"CHICAGO (AP) -- Several current and former gang members have held a news conference to complain about Chicago police. About a dozen men spoke to reporters at a West Side park building Thursday about a message Superintendent Jody Weis sent to gang leaders recently."

CHICAGO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Kosuke Fukudome and Tyler Colvin each delivered RBI doubles in the third inning Wednesday and the Chicago Cubs downed Pittsburgh 5-3. Chicago Cubs - Kosuke Fukudome - Tyler Colvin - sport - Baseball

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis (wees) has come under fire in recent days for calling a meeting with reputed gang leaders. Chicago Police Department - jodyweis - Police - Law - Scouting

Jill Wrote: Here's one for you - "CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs rededicated a statue of late broadcaster Harry Caray outside Wrigley Field on Wednesday."