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Obama to speak at foundation's summit in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama, author Dave Eggers and actress and singer Janelle Monae are will be among the speakers at the second Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago
The 1987 film “The Untouchables” showcased Chicago landmarks like The Rookery building, left.

Illinois 200: Illinois provides the setting for cinema favorites

From "The Blues Brothers" to "The Breakfast Club" Chicago and the suburbs have provided the backdrop for some classic movies. Here are some others filmed across Illinois.

Chicago Transit Authority set to roll out holiday train, bus

The Chicago Transit Authority is rolling out its popular holiday train and bus
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during a press conference inside 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. British Prime Minister Theresa May says if politicians reject her Brexit deal, it will set the country on "a path of deep and grave uncertainty." Defiant in the face of mounting criticism, May said Thursday she believed "with every fiber of my being" that the deal her government struck with the European Union was the right one. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)

UK leader warns ousting her won't make Brexit talks easier

Britain's former Brexit secretary has slammed Prime Minister Theresa May for lacking political will and resolve when dealing with the European Union over Brexit negotiations
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and France's President Emmanuel Macron, right, shake hands after a joint statement prior to a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Macron, Merkel seek common approaches to Trump, euro
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, both limping in the polls, are looking for common approaches to Donald Trump and fixing the flaws in the euro currency
FILE- In this Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, file photo Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott speaks with his wife Ann by his side at an election watch party in Naples, Fla. Scott is leading incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson in the state’s contentious Senate race. Official results posted by the state on Sunday, Nov. 18, showed Scott ahead of Nelson following legally-required hand and machine recounts. State officials will certify the final totals on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
US Sen Nelson concedes to Gov. Scott as Florida recount ends
US Sen. Bill Nelson, a Florida political icon who first arrived on Capitol Hill in the decades when Democrats dominated the presidential battleground state, concedes re-election bid to Republican Rick Scott
FILE - In this Thursday, April 19, 2018, file photo, former New York City Mayor and United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael Bloomberg speaks at World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, in Washington. Bloomberg is donating $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University. Bloomberg and the Baltimore university said Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, that the gift is the largest ever to any education institution in the U.S. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Bloomberg donates $1.8 billion to alma mater, Johns Hopkins
Former New York City Mayor and businessman Michael Bloomberg is donating nearly $2 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University
Demonstrators stand under an indigenous statue of Aztec ruler Cuauhtemoc as they protest the presence of thousands of Central American migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Protesters accused the migrants of being messy, ungrateful and a danger to Tijuana; complained about how the caravan forced its way into Mexico, calling it an "invasion," and voiced worries that their taxes might be spent to care for the group as they wait possibly months to apply for U.S. asylum. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
Tijuana protesters chant 'Out!' at migrants camped in city
Hundreds of Tijuana residents have protested the thousands of Central American migrants who have arrived via caravan in hopes of a new life in the U.S.
Palatine chamber seeks award nominees
The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Keys to Success awards through Nov. 27.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train pulling into in Gurnee on Dec. 6
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will arrive at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Viking Park in Gurnee.
Community decorations sought in Lakemoor
Lakemoor residents can assist with community decorations at the village hall, 28851 Route 120.
Improv Playhouse to present live-staged radio drama
Improv Playhouse, the Libertyville-based theater company, is performing the live-staged radio drama "It's A Wonderful Life" for a two-weekend run at its home, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, middle, with teammates Danny Trevathan, right, Charles Leno, left, and Akiem Hicks, far left, after a 34-22 win against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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