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People stand around at the scene after a fire killed several people including multiple children Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Chicago. The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune via AP)

The Latest: Woman saved ‘saved a lot of lives’ from fire

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kopech earns first MLB win as White Sox beat Tigers 7-2

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago firefighters walk under tape at the scene of a fire that killed several people including multiple children Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Chicago. The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Official: Fireworks, cigarettes may have caused deadly blaze

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 6, 2018 civil rights attorney Al McSurely sits for an interview at his home in Carthage, N.C. As the Poor People's Campaign launches a massive initiative to sign up people to support the movement and to vote, its leaders are working with the generation of civil rights activists who stood with the Rev. Martin Luther King and have continued his work. The Rev. William Barber is co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign. He says he turns to those who came before him: leaders such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, children's advocate Marian Wright Edelman, and attorney Al McSurely. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Social justice movement veterans help Poor People’s Campaign

By MARTHA WAGGONER and ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

4th teen charged in death of man whose body was set on fire

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Smith hits emotional homer as White Sox beat Tigers 6-1

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson reacts after hitting a two-run double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

White Sox rally past Tigers 6-3 in Renteria’s return

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Hamels goes distance, Cubs beat Reds 7-1

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Defendant Micheail Ward listens during the trial for the fatal shooting of Hadiya Pendleton at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. Prosecutors played a videotape for jurors Tuesday, of an interrogation of a man who ultimately confessed to pulling the trigger in the fatal 2013 shooting of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student Hadiya Pendleton. On the video, Ward can be heard telling police how he fired into a park, aiming for who he believed were rival gang members. Ward is charged with first-degree murder, as is the alleged getaway driver, Kenneth Williams. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Second man convicted in killing of Chicago honor student

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 photo, defendant Micheail Ward listens during the trial for the fatal shooting of Hadiya Pendleton at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. A jury could soon get the case of Ward who prosecutors say fired shots in 2013 that killed the 15-year-old high school honor student who became a national symbol of Chicago gun violence. Closing arguments in Ward's case are Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

The Latest: 2nd man found guilty in death of Chicago teen

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

DeJong homers off Jansen in 9th, Cardinals sweep Dodgers

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Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer (7) and Eddie Rosario (20) celebrate after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Twins down White Sox 5-2, spoil Kopech’s debut

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2018 file photo, defendant Kenneth Williams, center, is flanked by attorneys Matt McQuaid, and Julie Koehler, during opening arguments in the Hadiya Pendleton murder trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. Williams, and Micheail Ward are standing trial in the 2013 shooting death of Pendleton, a 15-year-old Chicago honor student. Jurors in the trial of Williams began deliberations Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, following closing arguments from attorneys. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool File)

Getaway driver guilty of murder in Chicago teen’s death

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Ex-governor, once against casinos, now favors one in Chicago

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New York Jets wide receiver Tre McBride makes a catch while working out during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jets’ Tre McBride shedding underdog label with each practice

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' David Bote (13) celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Cubs break out of offensive funk in 8-2 win over Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Yolmer Sanchez, right, is greeted by Daniel Palka after scoring on a two-run double by Jose Abreu off Minnesota Twins pitcher Stephen Gonsalves in the second inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Davidson homers, Giolito steady as White Sox beat Twins 8-5

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Chicago Police investigate a person shot Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Chicago. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

2 teens found dead in a field among latest Chicago victims

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Prosecutors rest case against 1 suspect in Chicago shooting

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