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** FILE ** Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles, File)

Durbin pushes for military green cards for illegal ‘Dreamers’ who enlist

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) flies over Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Chicago on Sunday, May 18, 2014. The Blackhawks won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford, Blackhawks beat Kings 3-1 in Game 1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

In this May 14, 2014 photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is surrounded by reporters after testifying in a committee hearing at the state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Madigan's success at balancing policy and politics to Democrats’ advantage is a big reason he is the longest serving current House speaker in the country by nearly a decade and among the longest serving in U.S. history. His current task of securing 60 Democrats to support an extension of the state’s temporary income tax increase in an election year is proving particularly arduous. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Longtime Illinois statehouse leader tested anew

By KERRY LESTER - Associated Press

Chicago police arresting for pot despite ordinance

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Quinn urges House Democrats to support tax hike

By KERRY LESTER and SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

Blackhawks’ defense comes through against Kings

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013 file photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pushes Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) away after a catch in the second quarter of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Bears have agreed to terms with Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a three-year contract extension. It is worth a reported $30 million, and Marshall's foundation tweeted Monday, May 19, 2014, that he was donating $1 million to the &quot;mental health community.&quot; (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Bears strike 3-year deal with WR Brandon Marshall

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Chicago Spring Half Marathon supports cancer study

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) checks Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) behind the net during the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Chicago on Sunday, May 18, 2014. The Blackhawks won 3-1. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Blackhawks off to strong start at home, beat Kings in Game 1

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Chicago on Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford leads Blackhawks past Kings 3-1 in Game 1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, lower left, and members of his team celebrate a goal by left wing Tanner Pearson during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, May 16, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. The Kings won 6-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kings rout Ducks in Game 7, will face Blackhawks

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox during a baseball game on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)

McHugh loses control, Astros fall 7-2 to White Sox

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Sky beats Fever in season opener

By SARAH TROTTO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick blocks a shot from Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry with the help of Jake Muzzin during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kings, Blackhawks set for Western Conference final

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards, right, celebrates his goal past Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

LA Kings show Ducks why they’re playoff powers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros during a baseball game on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)

Dunn’s 3-run blast sends White Sox past Astros 7-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

5 things to watch in Western Conference finals

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Artists transforming dead, dying trees in Chicago

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Houston Astros' Jason Castro (15), Dexter Fowler (21) and George Springer celebrate Castro's three-run homer against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Castro, Fowler homer, Astros outlast White Sox 6-5

By JEREMY RAKES - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 22, 2013 file photo, Rasmieh Yousef Odeh departs the federal courthouse after her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Mason in Chicago. Odeh, a Chicago activist, might plead guilty in Detroit to failing to tell U.S. immigration officials about her conviction in a deadly bombing in Israel in 1969, her attorney said Saturday, May 17, 2014. A court hearing is scheduled Wednesday for Odeh, associate director at the Arab American Action Network in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

APNewsBreak: Chicago activist may plead guilty

By ED WHITE - Associated Press