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Protesters stand near police in the downtown area after a jury convicted white Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke of second-degree murder in the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Chicago. Van Dyke, 40, was the first Chicago officer to be charged with murder for an on-duty shooting in about 50 years. He was taken into custody moments after the verdict was read. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Correction: Chicago Police-Laquan McDonald-BLM story

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Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) scores the game winning goal in overtime against St. Louis Blues' goalie Jake Allen (34) during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Toews nets hat trick with OT goal, Blackhawks top Blues 5-4

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke listens while attorneys step before Judge Vincent Gaughan bench, as the jury has sent another question to Judge Gaughan, who read it aloud from the bench during deliberations in Van Dyke's trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Chicago. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct in the shooting of Laquan McDonald. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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ADVANCE FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2018, AND THEREAFTER - FILE - In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox addresses supporters at the Sacramento County Republican Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. Cox, a businessman living in the San Diego area, is running against Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace Gov. Jerry Brown. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Cox leans on business success in bid for California governor

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, left, is taken into custody after jurors found him guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated battery in the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Chicago verdict comes 4 years after Laquan McDonald’s death

By DON BABWIN and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke watches the prosecution's closing statements during his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Latest: Marchers celebrate verdict in downtown Chicago

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Cervantes of ‘Hamilton,’ REO to lead Illinois 200th birthday

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke watches the prosecution's closing statements during his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Officer convicted of murder in slaying of Laquan McDonald

By DON BABWIN and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

CTA, Metra add weekend service for Chicago marathon

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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017 file photo, Chance The Rapper performs during a community concert at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago. Chance the Rapper says he's donating $1 million to help improve mental health services in Chicago. The Chicago native made the announcement Thursday, Oct. 4 during a summit for his nonprofit SocialWorks, saying those involved &quot;want to change the way that mental health resources are being accessed.&quot; (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Chance the Rapper giving $1M to boost mental health services

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke walks toward the front of Judge Vincent Gaughan bench during jury deliberations in his murder trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 in Chicago. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct in the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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A police vehicle dash cam video of the moments after Laquan McDonald was fatally shot is displayed for jurors as Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke attends his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of McDonald, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman gets hit by Chicago Blackhawks center Luke Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kane scores in overtime, Blackhawks beat Senators 4-3

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FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, the Los Angeles Rams' bench reacts as running back Todd Gurley runs for his third touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Rams won 42-7. Less than a year later, the Rams are more than just the favorites of their division. A quarter of the way through the season, they may be the prohibitive Super Bowl favorites. The Rams (4-0) make their annual trip to Seattle on Sunday looking to take control of the division just five weeks into the season. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Eagles, Vikings stage NFC championship rematch

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters, rear, and left fielder Gerardo Parra, front, celebrate their win against the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card playoff baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago. The Rockies won 2-1. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Rockies top Cubs in 13 innings in epic wild-card game

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Suburban Chicago psychologist facing federal charges

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In this Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, photo, Chicago police investigate the scene of a fatal car crash in Chicago. Authorities said the driver of a speeding car who failed to stop for police caused a multi-vehicle crash. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

3 dead in crash after driver doesn’t stop for Chicago police

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Hundreds remain on strike at 10 downtown Chicago hotels

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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado yells as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 12-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A capsule look at the Rockies-Cubs playoff game

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Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Christian Yelich tips his cap as he is pulled from the game against the Detroit Tigers during the eight inning of an baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

The Latest: Dodgers take NL West, Rockies to face Cubs in WC

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