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The closely divided U.S. House and Senate that will emerge after the midterms do not appear poised to enact strong legislation.

CHICAGO -- Despite four sets of back-to-backs in the first three weeks of the season,the Chicago Bulls entered their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at the United Center at 6-6.

The candidates addressing took questions on public safety, housing insecurity, antisemitism and education. Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not attend.

The man was shot about 6:20 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue. He died at a hospital.

Paul Schrade soaked up the excitement as the crowd roared and Robert Kennedy smiled and leaned into the microphone: “So my thanks to all of you, and on to Chicago we go.”

The officer and his partner had stopped the SUV near the 5000 block of West Lawrence Avenue on Sept. 20, but it sped off as the two approached, according to the video.

An interactive Harry Potter experience, a CSO-Joffrey collaboration and Beth Orton concert are among the week’s highlights.

Marie Trzupek Lynch founded the job placement organization in 2012 and now has it on a national expansion campaign.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The former Cubs manager rises above the haters in Chicago who booed him out of town.

CHICAGO — When Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed victory Tuesday night over a vanquished Republican Darren Bailey for a second term as Illinois governor, he also presented himself as a possible 2024 candidate for the White House if President Joe Biden opts not to seek a second term.