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Alberto-Culver founder, horse breeder Lavin dies at 97

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This undated photo released by the Chicago Police Department shows Wyndham Lathem, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Northwestern University. An arrest warrant was issued Monday, July 31, 2017, for Lathem and another man in connection to the stabbing death of a Chicago man on July 27. (Chicago Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Chicago police say professor, British man found

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This undated photo released by the Chicago Police Department shows Wyndham Lathem, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Northwestern University. An arrest warrant was issued Monday, July 31, 2017, for Lathem and another man in connection to the stabbing death of a Chicago man on July 27. (Chicago Police Department via AP)

Official: Police closing in on Northwestern-Oxford duo

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Northwestern professor, Oxford employee sought in slaying

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2017 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks during a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Rauner used his veto powers this week to rewrite a funding plan and remove hundreds of millions of dollars for Chicago Public Schools he said would be redistributed to other districts. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Governor again seeks to pit Chicago against rest of Illinois

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

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Wyndham Lathem, Northwestern professor, wanted as murder suspect

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Smoak watches his two-run home run in front of Chicago White Sox catcher Omar Narvaez, center, and umpire David Rackley during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Smoak, Donaldson homer as Blue Jays beat White Sox 8-4

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

The Latest: House speaker says governor veto creates crisis

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FILE - In this July 26, 2017 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks during a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. A proposal to change how Illinois distributes school money is locked up in a fight between the Democrat-majority Legislature and Republican Gov. Rauner. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP File)

Illinois school funding at risk as negotiations break down

By SARA BURNETT and SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Brandon Guyer reacts after being hit by a pitch, forcing in the go-ahead run, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Indians win 9th in row, beat Chisox 5-4 on hit batter in 9th

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Ex-Mexican official indicted in Chicago cartel-secrets case

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The Latest: Cook County’s soda tax to begin next week

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Doobie Brothers guitarist Patrick Simmons says new album may come out in 2018

By Keith Valcourt — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Real Salt Lake forward Brooks Lennon celebrates with fans after their 2-1 win against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Lennon scored the game-winning late in the second half. Lennon is considered a rising star for both Major League Soccer and the U.S. national team. He was named to the All-Star Game’s Homegrown roster this week. The team will face Chivas de Guadalajara’s Under-20 team next Tuesday in Chicago as part of the All-Star festivities. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Around MLS: Lennon enjoying his time stateside with RSL

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Brewers make trade with White Sox for reliever Swarzak

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Civil rights groups join Chicago police reform lawsuit

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Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones drives to the basket as Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)

Alyssa Thomas has 20 points, 9 boards, Sun top Sky 93-72

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Eastern Conference's Allie Quigley, of the Chicago Sky, is congratulated by teammates after winning the 3-point contest at the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Chicago Sky moving games from suburbs to new arena in city

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Correction: Racist Emails-Investigation story

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State Senate Republic Leader Bill Brady, left, listens as Gov. Bruce Rauner discusses school funding in the state during a news conference on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Chicago. Rauner reiterated his call on Monday morning for Illinois lawmakers to send him a school funding overhaul by noon, saying he will call a special session this week if it's not on his desk. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Illinois governor calls another special session on education

By JOHN O'CONNOR and SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press