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Former University of Chicago student charged with setting off dorm explosion

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Aram Brunson, 21, is charged with one count each of falsifying, concealing and covering up a material fact by trick, scheme or device; and making false statements to federal officials.

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates says she's not trying to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez

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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates said Thursday she’s not working behind the scenes to engineer the ouster of Schools CEO Pedro Martinez. She simply wants him to “do his job” and deliver the schools poor children deserve.

Chicago high school football scores from Week 1

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Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com.

EVA Air’s newest Hello Kitty plane launches service from Chicago

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Taiwan-based airline EVA Air is back with a “sweet and joyful” tradition — and one of the more interesting inflight experiences you’ll ever see. The carrier this week debuted its latest aircraft adorned in Hello Kitty livery. The decked…

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Hall of Fame Former Bull Takes Blame for Failed Jimmy Butler Era in Chicago

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The All-Star and champion accepts culpability for the end of the now-Miami Heat superstar's run in the Windy City.

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago holding blood drive Thursday with free admission, gift card for donors

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The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is holding a blood drive Thursday.

Lionel Messi injury: Will star play for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?

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Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties…

Bears RB depth chart: Where D'Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert rank in Chicago's running back room

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The Bears will have a new backfield leader in 2024, but they have a couple of familiar faces looming to absorb some carries.

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The Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Chicago” is NOT Releasing in 2025

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Multiple sources tell Nice Kicks that the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Chicago” is not releasing in 2025, despite the…

Woman fatally shot while driving away from armed males in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police say

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Two women were sitting in a vehicle Thursday morning when they were approached by two male offenders with guns, Chicago police said. A 27-year-old woman was shot in the head while trying to drive away from them.

Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches Research Study with MIT, Columbia, and University of Chicago

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The Tony Elumelu Foundation, together with professors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago, and Columbia University, have drafted a study with rich insights into entrepreneurship in Africa.

NASCAR street race to return to Chicago in 2025

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NASCAR is set to descend on downtown Chicago for the third time next summer, the racing company announced Thursday.

NASCAR announces 2025 Chicago Street Race Weekend dates

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The third annual street race event around Chicago's Grant Park will once again take place in July, NASCAR announced Thursday.

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Chicago Wants to Open a City-Run Grocery Store

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office commissioned a feasibility study, delivered earlier this month, looking into the idea of establishing a city-run grocery store, which would make Chicago the first major U.S. city to do so. ...

Game 134 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers @ Chicago White Sox

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Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports; Eyeing a season series sweep of Chicago; Texas Rangers @ Chicago White Sox; Thursday, August 29, 2024, 1:10 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / BS Southwest)

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Woman Shot at Chicago White Sox Game Sues Team and Stadium Authority

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who was shot in the leg during a White Sox game last year is suing the team and the Illinois agency that owns Guaranteed Rate Field. The woman was in the left-field bleachers in Section …

Mississippi sheriff sets new security after escaped inmate was captured in Chicago

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A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and fled to Chicago. The fugitive, Joshua Zimmerman, was arrested last week after a 15-hour standoff with police at a restaurant near the…

Mississippi sheriff sets new security after escaped inmate was captured in Chicago

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HERNANDO, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and fled to Chicago, where he was arrested last week after a 15-hour standoff with police at a restaurant just blocks…

Mississippi sheriff sets new security after escaped inmate was captured in Chicago

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HERNANDO, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and…

Mississippi sheriff sets new security after escaped inmate was captured in Chicago

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A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and fled to Chicago