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How will the Blackhawks' free-agent feast affect their prospects and rebuild?

In hindsight, there had been hints the Blackhawks would be extremely active in free agency.

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Where to watch July 4th fireworks around Chicago

Those around the Chicago area will have their eyes to the skies Thursday as towns put on dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of Independence Day.

Cubs expecting 'a significant group coming back' from the IL after All-Star break

Right-handed reliever Julian Merryweather took the Wrigley Field mound Tuesday before the Cubs’ series opener against the Phillies. A group of four hitters, plus pitching and hitting coaches, looked on from behind a net as he got ready to…

Fourth of July travel expected to break record in Chicago area

Travelers can expect congested roads, crowded airports and extended travel times heading into Thursday's Fourth of July holiday.

Chennedy Carter scores game-high 26 points in electric return to Atlanta

ATLANTA — Chennedy Carter’s return to Atlanta on Tuesday was accompanied by a sense of excitement.

Wandering around, poking around, learning more of the outdoors (berries, plants, graves)

MOROCCO, Ind.--Standing in intermittent light rain waiting to begin a hike, I realized that meandering and poking around with the right people is my favorite part of the outdoors.

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Woman charged with using psychic readings to steal $70,000

A woman who offered psychic readings in Lake View is accused of stealing more than $70,000 from a client.

White Sox walked off by Guardians

CLEVELAND – Watching a documentary about baseball in the 1960s over the weekend touched on a nostalgic element of the game that left the building a long time ago.

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Boy, 17, critically wounded in Englewood shooting

A 17-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Englewood.

800,000 people's data stolen in Lurie Children's Hospital cyberattack

The personal data of nearly 800,000 people was leaked during a months-long cyberattack at Lurie Children's Hospital this year that forced the institution to shut down its entire network.

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Bulls are hearing the free agency ding-dong, but no one is at the door

Unfortunately for the Bulls, when they opened the door to answer no one was there.

Marlins designate Tim Anderson for assignment

CLEVELAND – Tim Anderson, an All-Star shortstop and American League batting champion who rose from a White Sox first-round draft pick in 2013 to face of the franchise status during his best years, was designated for assignment Tuesday by…

More than half of Chicago school board candidates face ballot challenges

Ballot challenges have been filed against 27 of 47 candidates for Chicago’s first ever school board elections.

'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Energized Eddie Murphy stars in Netflix sequel lacking original's edge

Eddie Murphy was just 19 when he was arguably the most important factor in saving “Saturday Night Live” from irrelevance, and he was only in his early 20s when he became a gigantic movie star thanks to his electric work in “48 Hrs.” (1982)…

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Ex-Argonne National Laboratory employee pleads guilty to assaulting officers during Capitol riot

A former Argonne National Laboratory employee has admitted to assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

Illinois' assault weapons ban won't be heard by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will not consider challenges to Illinois’ controversial assault weapons ban, for now.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Corre el reloj del plan de 5 años para aumentar los sueldos de los trabajadores con propinas de Chicago

Desde este lunes, los restaurantes de Chicago deberán empezar a pagar más a los trabajadores que reciban propinas, según una nueva ordenanza municipal que ha dividido fuertemente al sector de los restaurantes y a los partidarios de la ley.

El Tri, Molotov y Maldita Vecindad lideran la segunda edición de Escándalo Fest

El Escándalo Fest vuelve a La Villita y esta vez será de dos días. Su primera edición realizada el año pasado sólo fue de uno.

'MaXXXine' review: Sequel brings the bloody fun of 'X,' 'Pearl' into sleazy world of '80s erotic thrillers

The danger in watching Ti West’s lurid and blood-spattered and wildly entertaining 1980s period piece “MaXXXine” is you can get so caught up in cataloging all the pop culture references that you’ll have to remind yourself to stay focused…

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New 'Bluey' mini episodes are on their way — here's when, how to watch

Thought you’d seen the last of Bluey? Well, you thought wrong.

Gov. Pritzker and other Democratic governors to speak with Biden after alarming debate performance

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Democratic governors plan to speak with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after they insisted on hearing directly from the president about the status of his reelection campaign in the wake of an abysmal debate…

Familia de víctima de tiroteo en Highland Park demanda a fabricante de armas Smith & Wesson

La familia de un hombre de Waukegan asesinado en el desfile del 4 de julio de 2022 en Highland Park está demandando al fabricante de armas, Smith & Wesson, alegando que comercializó un arma estilo AR-15 para adolescentes a pesar de su uso…

Ann Wilson cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour

LOS ANGELES — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment.

El cine ShowPlace Icon de Chicago cierra sus puertas y su futuro es incierto

Cuando abrió sus puertas en 2009, se anunciaba como uno de los primeros cines de lujo de la ciudad, con butacas VIP.

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Jonas Williams is more than willing to trade gaudy stats for wins at Lincoln-Way East

One of the state's most prolific passers the past two seasons may see his numbers go down this fall, and he has no problem with that.

Jelly Belly closing North Chicago plant, laying off 66 workers

Jelly Belly Candy Co. will close its plant in North Chicago around Oct. 11 and lay off 66 employees, according to its Chicago-based parent company Ferrara Candy.

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Chicago's unfunded pension debt rises again to $37 billion, city audit shows

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pension commission has been meeting for a year, and so far there's no sign of any long-term solutions.

CTA seeks bus rider feedback

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking feedback from its riders to help improve the bus network.

Project 2025 would be a disaster for the environment

In Marc Morial’s Sun-Times op-ed on June 22 (“Project 2025 is Trump’s blueprint to get rid of democracy and the rule of law”), Morial provided an excellent summary of the anti-democratic plans in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025,…

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One arrested, another sought in CTA shooting that killed passenger, wounded bus driver

A CTA bus passenger was in police custody Tuesday in connection with a fight during a ride through the Douglas neighborhood that ended with another passenger shot to death, the bus driver wounded and the bus crashing into a tree.