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10 years ago, Chief Keef launched drill music into the mainstream

The Chicago upstart went viral before the industry knew how to measure it — and an entire subgenre of rap blossomed from his brilliance.

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This is the latest Illinois has had a primary election since at least the Great Depression. What is voter turnout looking like?

CHICAGO — Chicago Election Board Chair Marisel Hernandez recently included an unusual warm weather addendum to her regular pre-election pitch encouraging voters to cast ballots in the upcoming Illinois primary: Do so before you leave town.

Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears look to stay fit for the future of the NFL

The team’s ownership faces a big call on a stadium deal as trends in the league lead to more costly, subsidy-laden deals.

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Frankfurters bourguignonne or franks in sour cream sauce? Questionable Tribune hot dog recipes over the years

CHICAGO — Although the Chicago-style hot dog is arguably the greatest hot dog in the country, for most of the 20th century, Tribune reporters and recipe writers mostly acted deeply embarrassed about the dish.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: 2022 Chicago Cubs share dubious history with the 1879 team — but there could be a sign of hope

When a colleague pulled out his iPhone in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Thursday afternoon to show a factoid he received from the team’s historian, my head began to spin.

Chicago Tribune

2 teens, woman wounded in Gresham shooting — minutes after 11-year-old girl was shot half a mile away

The woman was listed in critical condition, the teens in good condition.

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman fatally shot in West Englewood

The woman, 36, was on a sidewalk in the 6400 block of South Marshfield Avenue when someone opened fire, striking her in the head, Chicago police said.

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Chicago gears up to vaccinate kids under 5 against COVID-19 following federal authorization

From how to prepare your kids to where to get vaccinated, the Sun-Times answers parents’ questions.

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Braves beat up on Kyle Hendricks again, avoid sweep in Chicago

CHICAGO — Whether it be because of the opponent’s pitching, some tough luck or a mix of both, the Braves’ offense went rather quietly in the first two games at Wrigley Field. They fell far short of the ridiculous figures they put up during their winning streak.

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Chicagoan home after escaping war in Ukraine: ‘ I’m incredibly lucky’

Olga Tsoi, 31, had hoped to bring her Ukrainian mother with her. Instead, Oksana Tsoi will resettle in Canada. Her daughter blames red tape, combined with a sluggish response from the United States in welcoming Ukrainian refugees.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tool Library: Building community one project at a time

It will absorb Chicago Community Tools in the fall and expand by around 5,000 tools.

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Chicago outdoors: Hawk chick, walleye/bait color, leucistic robin, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

A photo of a red-tailed hawk chick on Chicago’s North Side, a question of walleye and bait color, a leucistic robin in the southwest suburbs, and passage of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the House are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Juneteenth in Chicago: PHOTO GALLERY

Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing in Chicago this weekend, with many gathering for events all over the city to honor the occasion.

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WATCH: Bears rookies get a tour of Chicago

The Bears wrapped their offseason program last week, and their rookies celebrated with their first tour of Chicago.

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Person dies in fiery Brainerd crash

A vehicle struck a post on a bridge about 11:50 p.m. in the 400 block of West 87th Street and burst into flames, Chicago police said.

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Man, woman in 70s injured in Morgan Park blaze

The blaze broke out about 11 p.m. at a residence in the 10800 block of South Prospect Avenue, Chicago police said.

Tribune News Service

Cubs win strange game as Braves lose series at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — The team that entered this series on a 14-game win streak has lost two in a row to the team that had lost 10 in a row before this. Baseball can be weird.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa vs. Dusty Baker is a rivalry that never grows old as the managers square off again

CHICAGO — Baseball’s best rivalry grabs the national spotlight Sunday night when the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros meet in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

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Bernie Sanders’ latest Chicago visit tries to boost progressive agenda and congressional candidates

CHICAGO — Two-time presidential contender Bernie Sanders revved up a crowd Saturday in Humboldt Park to promote his populist agenda, pitch progressive ideals and endorse two Democratic congressional contenders from Chicago in hopes they will join him in Washington, D.C., next year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man dies in Marquette Park shooting

He was standing outside about 8:25 a.m. in the 6300 block of South California Avenue when someone opened fire, striking him in the abdomen, Chicago police said.

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Austin man charged with attempted murder of Chicago police officer while trying to flee after traffic stop

Timothy Hendricks is accused of hitting a police officer with the passenger-side door of a car in Humboldt Park.

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Zach LaVine likely to re-sign for Bulls

My Bleacher Report colleague Jake Fischer reported Tuesday that his most recent reporting suggests LaVine will stay in Chicago. I've since been told that similar messaging has been conveyed to teams that were plotting to make a run at prying LaVine ...

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Newly released video shows last known movements of pregnant postal worker who vanished in 2018

Kierra Coles vanished without trace in October 2018

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The Chicago Sky troll Dream after OT win: ‘Welcome to Atlanta’ has two Ls in it

The Chicago Sky's social media people are on top of it.

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Baseball quiz: Give your dad a hug and a quiz

Celebrate Father’s Day with a ballgame and see if your old man can answer these questions.

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