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DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

The Chicago native, born Willie Perry Jr., wrote the song as an exercise track for his nephew in the late 1990s before it exploded in popularity and became a worldwide hit.

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8 takeaways from Bears’ first unofficial depth chart

The Bears have released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener vs. the Titans, and there was plenty to unpack.

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Highland Park shooting suspect’s father asks to dismiss charges for ‘innocent conduct’

A father will ask a judge Monday to dismiss his case in which authorities say he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

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Chicago native Minyon Moore to chair 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago

Minyon Moore got her start in politics in Chicago. She worked in Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign, in the Clinton White House and helped usher Ketanji Brown Jackson through her Supreme Court confirmation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aaron Boone’s massive tantrum at Laz Diaz includes an pitch-perfect imitation of the ump

Aaron Boone was wild for imitating an ump.

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Who should start for Bulls next season: Coby White or Jevon Carter?

Who should the Chicago Bulls start at point guard next season: Coby White or Jevon Carter?

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Why Otis' Devastating Death On Chicago Fire Was Necessary, According To The Actor

Otis' death was absolutely heartbreaking for Chicago Fire fans, but actor Yuri Sardarov pointed out why it was also necessary.

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Chicago P.D.'s Tracy Spiridakos And Jesse Lee Soffer Joined Forces On Picket Line, And Now I Miss Upstead Again

Upstead may not be doing well on Chicago P.D., but stars Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer teamed up for the SAG-AFTRA strike!

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Illinois congressional leaders urge Biden to grant FEMA relief for storm damage

Members of Congress ask the White House for financial assistance to address damage in the wake of strong storms in the Chicago area and down state in June and July.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago girl, 8, shot dead while riding scooter by man complaining about children making noise, police say

Sarabi Medina killed by Michael Goodman as she rode her scooter home after getting ice cream, police say

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FBG Duck’s Gold Coast killing followed years-long gang war involving girl gang assassin, other rapper, feds say

Gang assassin Gakirah Barnes and rival Chicago rapper King Von were key players in a feud that led to the daytime killing of FBG Duck as he shopped on Oak Street for his young son’s birthday, a new court filing says.

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2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Class: Dwyane Wade’s best plays in a Bulls jersey

In honor of the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class, here are Dwyane Wade's best plays in a Chicago Bulls jersey.

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Johnson urged to pick Snelling for top cop as signs point in that direction

The mayor spent much of Monday in exhaustive City Hall meetings with each of the three finalists.

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William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director of ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘The French Connection,’ dies at 87

Friedkin was born and raised in Chicago, and graduated from Senn High School.

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QUIZ: Name that Chicago beach

Think you know the lakefront? Test your knowledge identifying various Windy City beaches by only looking at a photo.

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As tour begins in Chicago, team behind Michael Jackson musical wants to be startin’ somethin’ great

Tony-winning ‘MJ,’ now showing at the Nederlander Theatre, aims to be ‘collage’ of the King of Pop’s life and music.

Chicago Sun-Times

At least 6 killed, 23 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago

An 8-year-old girl was shot to death Saturday night in Portage Park, and the man who killed her also was shot in a struggle over the weapon.

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Book Review: A private eye’s death sets a Chicago cop on an hairy investigation in 'Dead and Gone'

When an ex-cop-turned-private detective is found hanged from a tree, Chicago PD Detective Annalisa Vega figures his death must be related to one of three cases he had been investigating

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8-year-old Chicago girl fatally shot by man upset with kids making noise, witnesses say

An 8-year-old Chicago girl riding a scooter was fatally shot in the head

The Independent UK

Simone Biles makes stunning gymnastics return after two-year break: ‘It means the world’

Biles won the US Classic in Chicago as she returned to competition for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics

Chicago Sun-Times

Logan Square jeweler favored among celebs, athletes takes business to new heights

Family-owned store Torres Omar Jewelers has been in business for more than 40 years and recently launched its own line of jewelry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Quantum quarterbacks: Pritzker’s a ‘geek’ for computing science that Emanuel calls ‘cutting edge of the next generation’

Leaving the science to the experts, the governor and former Chicago mayor concentrate on bringing attention and funds to support the experimental field of quantum computing, which has the potential for faster development of vaccines and unhackable computers.

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Father charged with helping suspect in July 4 shooting obtain gun license to ask judge to toss case

Chicago Sun-Times

Pusha T pushes Lollapalooza crowd to get crazy and get moshing

Rapper honors Chicago, his “home away from home,” with rhymes from Ye and Chief Keef.

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Bulls guard Coby White buys Chicago home listed at $5.1 million

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White just purchased a $5.1 million home in Chicago.

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