Chicago
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Cubs deal Pederson to Braves for first baseman BallJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Cubs' moves have begun. On Thursday they dealt slugging outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves for first baseman Bryce Ball. Ball, a 6-foot-6 first baseman, was a 24...
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Editorial: Getting tough on violent crimeJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - (Second in an editorial series) When she ran for reelection last year, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blamed the pandemic for the rise in the number of cases of v...
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Live opera returns with new Opera Festival of Chicago, Des Plaines' summer operaJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - After more than a year of online-only performances because of the COVID-19 pandemic, live opera is returning to select stages around Chicago. The training company Chica...
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Ex-Chicago elementary school principal accused of wire fraud
Jul 14, 2021 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A former Chicago elementary school principal has been indicted on federal fraud charges for approving false overtime claims by staff and obtaining some of...
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Lawyer: Iowa man in Chicago to propose, not criminal conduct
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Plenty to see and test drive at Chicago Auto Show as dealers grapple with lean inventoriesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - Thursday will mark the debut of a Chicago Auto Show like no other. Organizers will offer the traditional glitzy indoor display of new models plus an outdoor Street Fest ...
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Editorial: How do we curb the violence that claimed Miles Thompson?Jul 14, 2021 1:00 am - (First in an editorial series) On our front page on Sunday, we carried the tragic story of Miles Thompson, a suburban teenager who seemingly had his whole life ahead of ...
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Chicago banker convicted in loans-for-Trump job scheme
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Local leaders unveil plan to take on climate changeJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - After two years of planning, local leaders are ready to take action on climate change. With the goal of decreasing and eventually eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in...
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Chain-reaction Chicago crash injures 4 children, 3 adults