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Ostrowski: As October nears, just how much do the Cubs value defense?Aug 26, 2017 1:01 am - How much do the Cubs value defense in October? A lot can happen in five weeks of baseball, but I asked Theo Epstein about their strategy as the games become more crucial...
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Nearing end of 53rd season, ex-Sox manager Lamont still loves the gameAug 26, 2017 1:01 am - When he was 18 years old, preparing to graduate from Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, Ill., Gene had a dual scholarship offer from Kansas State. At the time, Lamont was...
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With Long out, Grasu gets a shot at a starting spot on Bears lineAug 26, 2017 1:00 am - It's funny how things work out sometimes. Unless those things happen to you, then it's not so funny. Heading into the 2016 season, center Hroniss Grasu was set to anchor...
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Rodon roughed up in White Sox's loss to TigersAug 26, 2017 1:00 am - Heading into Saturday night's game against the Tigers, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had an impressive streak of five quality starts. They came against...
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Less work not necessarily bad for Bears TE MillerAug 26, 2017 1:00 am - In the 10 games he played last season before a foot injury ended his season, tight end Zach Miller played 83.3 percent of the offensive snaps. He finished third on the ...
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Woman imprisoned in toddler's death and later freed sues
Aug 25, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago daycare worker who saw her murder conviction for killing a newborn overturned by a judge is suing Romeoville and Plainfield investigato...
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Illinois Mega Millions winner claims $393 million jackpot
Aug 25, 2017 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago woman has stepped forward to claim a $393 million Mega Millions jackpot two weeks after the winning numbers were drawn. Patricia Buskin...
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70-year sentence handed man in basketball player's death
Aug 25, 2017 7:00 am - WHEATON, Ill. (AP) - A 70-year prison sentence has been handed a suburban Chicago man convicted in the 2014 murder of a former professional basketball player. The length...
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Chicago-area woman sentenced for taking $618K from employer
Aug 25, 2017 7:00 am - ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) - A suburban Chicago woman has been given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay more than $600,000 she stole from her employer. The Kane Coun...
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North: How about World Series rings for Wrigley vendors?Aug 25, 2017 5:00 am - The Chicago Cubs World Series ring giveaway has gotten out of hand, but as the saying goes — no good deed goes unpunished. The Cubs are handing out rings like popcorn, ...