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Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Callahan (right) is congratulated by teammate Alex Killorn after scoring during the first period Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks. (Associated Press)

Tampa beats Chicago 3-2, takes 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago Hope Academy's Bob Muzikowski (Courtesy Chicago Hope Academy)

William Wilberforce: Chicago’s inspiring Bob Muzikowski

By B. J. Weber

In this Oct. 12, 2012, file photo, newly appointed Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett speaks at a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Chicago schools chief, resigns amid federal probe, officials say

By Don Babwin - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, right, diagrams a drill during an NHL hockey practice Friday, June 21, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks will host the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final series Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Blackhawks have options when it comes to assembling lineup against Lightning

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-0 win over the New York Rangers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Friday, May 29, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Stanley Cup stalwart Blackhawks, upstart Lightning to face off for championship

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE- In htis Jan. 29, 2012, file photo, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami. The Bulls fired Thibodeau on Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Bulls fire coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons, cite clashes in philosophy

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Matt Grace walks off the field after giving up the game winning hit to Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell after a baseball game Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Chicago. The Cubs won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Addison Russell’s double gives Cubs victory over Nationals

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span connects for a home-run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 25, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Denard Span, Wilson Ramos hit home runs in Nationals’ victory over Cubs

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

FILE - In a Feb. 18, 2015, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, left, and Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, talk on the floor of the General Assembly in Springfield, Ill. Lawmakers enter the final scheduled week of the spring session Monday, May 25, 2015, with a number of big agenda items to deal with, if Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic leaders can overcome their stalemate. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Standoff between Rauner, Democrats hangs over Legislature

By SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

On a mission: Gary Sinise, in a heavy understatement, says "it's a busy time" for his efforts to support active-duty service members and military veterans. (Associated Press)

Gary Sinise entertains only for veterans after Hollywood

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

In this June 26, 2010, file photo, B.B. King performs during the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago. King died Thursday, May 14, 2015, peacefully in his sleep at his Las Vegas home at age 89, his lawyer said. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

B.B. King, ‘King of the Blues’ guitar legend, dies at age 89

By Ken Ritter - Associated Press

President Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington in this March 3, 2015, file photo. The Barack Obama Foundation will hold a news conference Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in Chicago to announce where the president's library will be built — the strongest confirmation yet that the city won the sweepstakes to erect the library. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama presidential library to be located in Chicago’s South Side

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) walks up court during a break in play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron leads Cavs into Chicago, with JR Smith joining him

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with center Antoine Vermette, left, and left wing Patrick Sharp after scoring his second goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs in Chicago, Sunday, May 3, 2015. The Blackhawks won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks, Ducks could take 3-0 series strangleholds

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) takes a break during the first half of Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, May 4, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Plan LeB: LeBron may be more aggressive vs. Bulls in Game 2

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Tampa Bay selects Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston with No. 1 pick in NFL draft

Associated Press

President Barack Obama speaks at Anacostia Library in Washington, Thursday, April 30, 2015, as he participates in a live "virtual field trip" with middle school students to announce two initiatives to improve education through digital connectivity. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama chooses Chicago to host his presidential library

By Josh Lederman - Associated Press

Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker speaks to reporters while showing off his book, "The Maverick and the Machine" at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., in his June 11, 2007, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Dan Walker, former Illinois governor, dies at age 92, his son says

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press