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FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2014 file photo, U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon speaks to reporters after the sentencing of Beanie Babies creator H. Ty Warner in Chicago. The U.S. attorney's office for northern Illinois is getting a makeover under its new chief, Zachary Fardon. Office spokesman Randall Samborn talked for the first time Monday, April 21, 2014, about the reorganization of one of the busiest districts in the country. It changes went into effect at the beginning of April. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles, File)

US prosecutor’s office in Chicago restructures

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Jeff Tweedy, Nickel Creek to play Taste of Chicago

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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila holds up the ball to umpire CB Bucknor after tagging Chicago White Sox runner Dayan Viciedo during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, April 21, 2014. Viciedo was called safe after the umpire review. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

White Sox beat Tigers 3-1, but lose Sale to DL

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Violent weekend leaves 8 dead in Chicago

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) is tended to by trainer Ray Barile after taking a hit from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in the third period during Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Louis. Seabrook was assessed a game misconduct penalty for the play and the Blues scored the tying goal on the ensuing five-minute power play. Backes left the ice under his own power. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Blackhawks try to regain footing without Seabrook

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cardinal: Could be last Easter as archbishop

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Washington Wizards forward Nene, right, celebrates with center Marcin Gortat after scoring basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 20, 2014. The Wizards won 102-93. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wizards win first playoff game in six years, beat Bulls in Game 1

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erik Johnson (45) holds up the ball after a collision at home plate as umpire James Hoye rules Texas Rangers' Leonys Martin out at the plate in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Martin was trying to score from third on a wild pitch by Johnson. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rangers drop series finale to White Sox 16-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Former death row inmate details difficulties

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 18, 2014 file photo, Jim Oberweis speaks to supporters in Glen Ellyn, Ill., after winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Illinois. Oberweis will face Sen. Dick Durbin in the November general election. Political prognosticators and even some top Republicans say Durbin’s rival is a long shot to unseat the Senate’s second-ranking Democrat. (AP Photo/Daily Herald, Mark Black, File) MANDATORY CREDIT, MAGS OUT

US Sen. Durbin says he’s taking Oberweis seriously

By SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn (44) congratulates Jose Abreu (79) on his two-run home run off a pitch from Texas Rangers starting pitcher Robbie Ross that scored Marcus Semien in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

WSox 3 HRs, throw 2-hitter in 16-2 win at Texas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Police: 6 people injured in Easter party shooting

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3), center, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, and forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nene dominates, Wizards rally past Bulls, 102-93

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press