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The Latest: House to call $36.5B in spending, no revenue yet

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Miami Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki (51) beats the throw to Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero to score on a single hit by Marcell Ozuna during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cubs cut Montero after critical comments

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Miguel Montero no longer fit with the Cubs’ culture so he had to go

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dupree, Fever keep Sky winless at home 82-75

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The Latest: Comptroller paints dire picture without budget

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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2014 file image taken from dash-cam video provided by the Chicago Police Department, Laquan McDonald, right, walks down the street moments before being fatally shot by Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke in Chicago. Three Chicago police officers have been indicted on felony charges alleging they conspired to cover up the fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald by a white officer. The three officers, Thomas Gaffney, David March and Joseph Walsh, were each charged Tuesday, June 27, 2017, with conspiracy, official misconduct and obstruction of justice. (Chicago Police Department via AP, File)

Timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, answers questions before attending a meeting of the four legislative leaders at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, June 27, 2017. (Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Illinois House Democrats propose 4-year property tax freeze

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

The Latest: Madigan says GOP must secure Rauner budget OK

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Derek Holland, right, listens to catcher Omar Narvaez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Gray goes 7 innings, Athletics rally to beat White Sox 5-3

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Costly error, missed chance as Cubs lose to Marlins 4-2

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 14, 2016, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72), of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. At right, in a Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Saad works against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks have re-acquired forward Brandon Saad in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, parting with top young forward Artemi Panarin to complete the blockbuster deal.(AP Photo/File)

Blackhawks deal Panarin and Hjalmarsson, get Saad back

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), of Sweden, skates with the the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Chicago. The Arizona Coyotes have acquired Hjalmarsson in a trade with the Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Hjalmarsson had spent his entire 10-year career with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Coyotes get D Niklas Hjalmarsson in trade with Blackhawks

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Illinois governor signs repeat gun offender plan into law

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In a June 22, 2017 photo provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources shows a silver carp that was caught in the Illinois Waterway below T.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam, approximately nine miles away from Lake Michigan. This is the first time a silver carp has been found above the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' electric dispersal barriers. The silver carp was 28 inches in length and weighed approximately 8 pounds. The fish has been sent to Southern Illinois University for additional analysis. (Illinois Department of Natural Resources via AP)

Officials: Live Asian carp discovered near Lake Michigan

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

Chicago businessman pleads not guilty in $7M fraud scheme

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Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler (21) looks to pass past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore, left, and forward Kris Humphries during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) **FILE**

Bulls trade Jimmy Butler to Timberwolves

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the seventh pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves, go all in on rebuild

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago to host North American climate summit this fall

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Chicago police work at the scene of a shooting that killed multiple people on the Chicago Skyway early Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Chicago. The shooting prompted an early-morning closure of part of the expressway that connects the city with Indiana. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Police: Man killed woman, then himself on Chicago Skyway

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Chicago police work at the scene of a shooting that killed multiple people on the Chicago Skyway early Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Chicago. The shooting prompted an early-morning closure of part of the expressway that connects the city with Indiana. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune via AP)

The Latest: 2 dead in Chicago Skyway shooting identified

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