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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2016, file photo the Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. The Cubs ' championship broke the longest drought in Major League Baseball, and was selected as The Associated Press' top news story in Illinois this year. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar File)

Cubs, Chicago violence, budget Illinois’ top 2016 stories

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade dunks during the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Chicago. Chicago won 90-85. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Mirotic, Wade lead Bulls over Pacers 90-85 to snap skid at

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

South Shore to extend bikes-train program to, from Chicago

Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre' Hall (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kirk Cousins has answered the question

By Thom Loverro

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots against Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

LaMarcus Aldridge’s season-high 33 help Spurs hold off Bulls

By Raul Dominquez - Associated Press

Chicago cardinal’s Christmas message notes immigrant plight

Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with teammate right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) after scoring in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Chicago. The Avalanche won 2-1. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

MacKinnnon’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Blackhawks 2-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

MacKinnnon’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Blackhawks 2-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2011 file photo, Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran, left, address the residents of the 20th Ward in Chicago. Cochran, a prominent Chicago alderman indicted on federal corruption charges, is due for his first court appearance. Cochran has been charged in a 15-count indictment, including allegations that he extorted money from a liquor store owner and pilfered funds from a local government activities fund to pay for gambling and his daughter's college tuition. His arraignment in federal court is Friday, Dec. 24, 2016, morning. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Chicago Way? Yet another alderman is accused of corruption

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Chicago church plans Christmas feast for 500 homeless people

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Redskins play the Chicago Bears on Saturday, Dec. 24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Redskins QB Cousins tries to bounce back from tough stretch

By BRIAN MCNALLY - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins broke his franchise record for passing yards on Monday against the Carolina Panthers and sits at 4,360 with two games to go. (Associated Press)

Kirk Cousins tries to bounce back for Redskins against Bears after tough stretch

By Brian McNally - Associated Press

Odiase, Boahen lead UIC past NAIA Roosevelt 91-53

Associated Press

Billionaire Griffin donates $12M for Chicago lakefront trail

Associated Press

United Airlines to expand Great Falls-to-Chicago service

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2016 file photo, visitors make photos with New York City Police as they patrol near the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says police are reinforcing various Christmas market locations around the city in the wake of the attack in Berlin, Germany that killed 12 people and wounded nearly 50 people.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Berlin attack prompts high security in US cities for holiday

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Chicago mayor releases 1000s of emails from private accounts

By SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

Jurors handed case in Chicago street-gang trial

Associated Press

Dr. Catherine Humikowski, medical director of the pediatric ICU at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, saw about 50 kids with gunshots this year. She says her inability to curb violence haunts her, and she plans to resign next summer when her contract expires

Living victims of violence help tell complete story

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times