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Cubs' Dansby Swanson is back in the lineup. Is he ready to start earning that superstar money again?

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The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson scores on a passed ball in his first game back since May 7.

White Sox' Eloy Jimenez suffers strained left hamstring strain

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Chicago White Sox’s Eloy Jiménez reacts after grounding out against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in New York. (AP)

Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso has a strong return game

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Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Sueños 2024: Bag policy, entry rules, transit options and more

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Festivalgoers cheer before Ivy Queen’s performance on the first day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park, Saturday, May 27, 2023.

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Feds charge three men who allegedly stole $250,000 in string of armed holdups

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Three men were charged in federal court with conspiring to rob multiple businesses in Chicago.

Sky's Angel Reese buys stake in D.C. soccer team

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) is seen during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 87-79.

Englewood barber who works on 'Chicago Fire' to host watch party

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Eamonn Walker from “Chicago Fire” (left) poses with Sunni Powell, a native of Englewood, who has worked on the set of the NBC series for the past 12 years.

Robert Fent, baseball player in suburban leagues, dies at 48

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When Robert Fent moved from Ohio to Chicago, he was looking to join a recreational baseball team.

Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner return to Cubs lineup vs. Braves, team calls up Luis Vázquez for support

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Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner runs after hitting a two-run double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Sunday, May 5, 2024. He returned to the lineup Tuesday after being sidelined by hamstring…

Elvis Presley's Graceland is not for sale, granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit

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Fans wait in line outside Graceland on Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.

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2 more Cook County sheriff's correctional officers accused of PPP fraud

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Two Cook County sheriff’s correctional officers have been indicted on charges of defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program, bringing the total number of the county’s jail guards accused of ripping off the program to three.

'English' review: In Goodman's sublime production, language study fuels students' cultural politics struggle

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Pej Vahdat (from left) Sahar Bibiyan and Roxanna Hopen Radja are among the cast starring in “English” at the Goodman Theatre.

Garrett Crochet extends scoreless innings streak to 19, White Sox blank Blue Jays to snap 4-game skid

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Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Ariz. (Getty Images)

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10,000 ComEd customers without power as high winds, severe weather reaches Chicago area

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Thousands were without electricity Tuesday night as severe storms and gusty winds moved throughout the Chicago area.

In DEA case that led to jet seizure in Gary, flight attendant and two bank employees now charged

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This Bombardier Challenger jet was carrying about 230 pounds of cocaine shipped from Mexico to Gary in 2021, federal authorities say.

Bill calling for interest rate disclosures on small business loans dies in Illinois House

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A bill that would’ve required better loan disclosure terms from nonbank lenders for small businesses failed to move ahead in the Illinois Legislature.

Social media health 'cures' are not what the doctor ordered

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University of Chicago researchers found that nearly 60% of certain TikTok videos they analyzed on sinus infection contained inaccurate or misleading information. That compares to nonfactual information in 15% of videos from medical…

Policing reform is about more than the numbers

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A Chicago police officer is shown from behind in a vest. Policing reform that relies only on numbers to show results doesn’t give a full picture of what it takes to change the department, Supt. Larry Snelling writes.

Tuesday, May 21

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Watching cicadas emerge made me feel something special about my own species

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A recent tour of cicadas emerging in Skokie gave Lulu Miller and other participants a chance to learn about the insects up close.

Cicada-infused Malört available at Lombard brewpub

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The cicada-infused Malört shots at Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard sell for $5 each. | Joey Giardiniera

Howard Brown Health to close Diversey and Thresholds South clinics in Chicago

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Howard Brown Health, located at 4025 N. Sheridan Road. in the Uptown neighborhood. The company is closing its Diversey and Threshold South clinics this fall to offset an expected budget deficit.

En Pilsen, un grupo fomenta el diálogo interno positivo y la inteligencia emocional entre las niñas

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Las participantes juegan con arena durante una reunión reciente del Club GLOW.

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¡Un zumbido emocionante! Las cigarras aparecen en Chicago después de 17 años

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Una cigarra se aleja volando el viernes por la tarde de Stephanie Adams, responsable de la salud de las plantas en el Morton Arboretum. Las cigarras periódicas han emergido en el área de Chicago para su visita regular de 17 años.

Bus driver cited after 3 school buses collide on I-55 near Braidwood, sending 11 kids to hospitals

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A bus driver has been cited for causing a chain-reaction crash involving three school buses that sent 11 students to hospitals in Will County near Braidwood on Tuesday morning, state police said.

Red Lobster se declara en bancarrota días después de cerrar docenas de restaurantes

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Un restaurante Red Lobster en Torrance, California, que cerró como parte de un plan de la compañía para cerrar más de 50 locales, incluyendo dos en Illinois.

City Council member angered by game of musical committee chairs

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In November, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) spoke on the City Council floor, telling her version of the allegations that prompted the ouster of Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (seated, far left)as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader and chair of the…

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ShotSpotter CEO makes case for Chicago keeping gunshot-detection technology

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ShotSpotter equipment in Chicago. A proposal before the Chicago City Council would prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from canceling the city’s ShotSpotter contract.

First responders stage water rescue drill to promote safety along Lake Michigan this summer

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First responders staged a dramatic rescue at Navy Pier that attracted onlookers and tourists on Tuesday.

Let's end the stigma around seeking mental health care

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Roughly 25% of Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition during their lifetime.

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Ex-Bears QB Justin Fields 'nowhere near my ceiling' as he relaunches career with Steelers

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Pittsburgh quarterback Justin Fields stands with teammates during Steelers OTAs.