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Her story had been lost amid dusty records that were long ago stashed in deep storage and forgotten. Forgotten until a retired federal agent, researching the history of Chicago law enforcement, … More
The Twenty-First Star Chapter of NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) is looking for students to compete in this year’s annual American History Essay Contest. All … More
Des Plaines police are investigating a string of garage burglaries that happened earlier this week on the city's east side. Three of the incidents happened on the 1700 block of … More
The line spilled out the door of the Des Plaines Public Library on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of World War II veterans and their families crowded together to get a glimpse of Pillars of … More
Was Chicago home to the country's 1st female cop?
Posted 12/31/69

Her story had been lost amid dusty records that were long ago stashed in deep storage and forgotten. Forgotten until a retired federal agent, researching the history of Chicago law enforcement, stumbled upon a mention of her name and a reference to the fact that, in the 1890s, she had become a police officer in Chicago. The date caught his attention. A female police officer in the 1890s? Now, after three years and hundreds of hours of research, Rick Barrett, a former Drug Enforcement Administration agent and amateur historian, says he has found definitive evidence that a woman named Marie Owens was not only the first policewoman in Chicago but also the first known female officer in the United States.

If true, Barrett's discovery would be "huge," said Dave MacFarlan, a police historian and member of the Chicago Police History Committee, who noted that the Police Department previously believed the first female officers joined the force in 1913. Debate has long swirled around the identity of the nation's first female cop. Los Angeles claimed the distinction of hiring the first, saying a woman joined their department in 1910. Yet Portland, Ore., points to its own female officer, hired in 1908. Barrett's claim would trump them both, and already the discovery has created a ripple of excitement among local historians. "It's a big deal, and it's great for Chicago," said Russell Lewis, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum. For Barrett, a square-jawed, hard-charging former investigator, uncovering Owens' story has become nothing short of a quest. He crisscrossed the city, befriending archivists and pulling strings to access pension records, civil service documents and cemetery plot listings. Getting Owens the credit she deserves is, in his view, an issue of justice. …More

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Posted 12/31/69
North Central College’s football team didn’t make it to the NCAA Division III playoffs in 2009 but the Cardinals were still impressive. They finished 8-2 and tied with Illinois … More
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GROUP CYCLING Spinning is indoor cycling to motivating music. Spinning is appealing to a wide audience because everyone rides at his or her own pace in a team atmosphere. Reservations are … More
Last Saturday morning, at approximately 7:58 a.m., I arrived at the Department of Motor Vehicles for the 8:00 opening.  I say that everyone, rich or poor, must visit the DMV and I find it … More
With some planning and planting in fall, a gardener can create a palate of bulbs with various colors and textures that grace the yard with blooms from late winter through early summer. More
TribLocal is expanding its coverage of local prep sports this year and partnering with Chicago Tribune sports staff along with The Mash to bring readers more news about their high school … More
Des Plaines police are investigating a string of garage burglaries that happened earlier this week on the city's east side. Three of the incidents happened on the 1700 block of … More
September welcomes the arrival of fall, the beginning of a new school year and extracurricular activities. Serve up this every day favorite as an after school snack and delight the taste buds of your family and friends with the September Cake of the … More
Dr. Morton Arndorf was a resident of Beverly Shores, Indiana. He was a prominent cardiologist who was a professor at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He was a major in the Air Force, a graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, a … More
Calling all boys & girls, moms & dads, and those who want to help support after school programs…Come out and have some fun and make this fundraiser a blast for … More
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Barack Obama signed a Disaster Declaration for CookCounty for Individual … More
Maine Township High School District 207's composite ACT score dropped from last year, but is still above the state average. The district's compositive a 22.5 on their ACT scores down .4 points in 2009. … More
Last Saturday morning, at approximately 7:58 a.m., I arrived at the Department of Motor Vehicles for the 8:00 opening.  I say that everyone, rich or poor, must visit the DMV and I find it … More
With some planning and planting in fall, a gardener can create a palate of bulbs with various colors and textures that grace the yard with blooms from late winter through early summer. More
TribLocal is expanding its coverage of local prep sports this year and partnering with Chicago Tribune sports staff along with The Mash to bring readers more news about their high school … More
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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: New Trier High School East Class of 1980 CONTACT: Elizabeth Kretchmer Reunion Committee 720/344-4379 mtnliving@q.com NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL EAST CLASS … More
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August 6 - September 18, 2010
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