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Washington Nationals' Jon Lester (34) tips his helmet as he comes to bat as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) stands nearby during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, May, 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Willson Contreras homers off former Cub Jon Lester in 7-3 win over Nationals

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

D.C. United forward Edison Flores (10) dribbles past Columbus Crew SC midfielder Artur (8) during an MLS soccer game at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, May 8, 2021. (Adam Cairns/The Columbus Dispatch via AP) **FILE**

Edison Flores scores first MLS goal, D.C. United keeps Fire winless

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This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle shows a homemade firearm that federal agents say was recovered on Feb. 6, 2020, from a home in Edmonds, Wash. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed legislation Monday, May 10, 2021, aimed at thwarting a half-dozen executive actions by President Joe Biden to combat gun violence that include a move to crack down on "ghost guns" — homemade firearms put together from purchased gun parts that lack serial numbers to trace them and are often acquired without background checks. (U.S. Attorney's Office via AP) **FILE**

Numbers undercut Biden administration claims on ghost guns

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Baltimore Body Count and Gun Violence Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Urban progressives ramp up efforts to ‘defund’ the police

By David Keene - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 4, 2004 file photo, architect Helmut Jahn walks through a vacant lot on Chicago's near north side. Jahn, a prominent German architect who designed an Illinois state government building and worked on the design of the FBI headquarters in Washington, was killed when two vehicles struck the bicycle he was riding outside Chicago. Jahn, 81, was struck Saturday, May 8, 2021, afternoon while riding north on a village street in Campton Hills, about 55 miles (90 kilometers) west of Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green File)

Famed German architect Jahn killed in Illinois bike accident

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Chicago, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks beat Stars 4-2 in fans’ return to United Center

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Danny Mendick hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

White Sox jump on sagging Royals with 8 runs in 1st, win 9-1

By AVERY OSEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Matt Duffy (5) hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Duffy’s pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) and left wing Roope Hintz (24) celebrate a goal by Pavelski during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Stars keep playoff hopes alive with 5-2 win over Lightning

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Joc Pederson, left, and Matt Duffy celebrate their win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after a baseball game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, congratulates Max Muncy after his solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Rapper G Herbo charged with lying to federal investigators

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Chicago launches concert series for fully vaccinated people

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Chicago Auto Show to return in July after coronavirus hiatus

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas (88) celebrates his goal with teammate Nino Niederreiter (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Aho, Hurricanes beat Blackhawks 5-2, Chicago eliminated

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 file photo, members of the Chicago Police Department work with new predictive and tracking &quot;ShotSpotter&quot; technologies in a strategic decision support center at the Chicago Police Department 11th district headquarters in Chicago. In a Monday, May 3, 2021 court filing, community groups argue the gunshot detection system routinely reports gunshots where there are none, sending officers into predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods for “unnecessary and hostile” encounters. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Groups say gunshot detection systems unreliable, seek review

By DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 NOT 2020 - Fans walk outside Wrigley Field as a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angels Dodgers was postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Cubs activate OF Joc Pederson in time to face Dodgers

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos (2) hits a walkoff RBI single in the 10th inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Castellanos, Reds top Cubs 13-12 in 10 innings

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22 endangered turtles released at DuPage County preserves

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Cincinnati Reds' Tyler Naquin, left, scores a run after teammate Nick Castellanos (not shown) hit a double in the first inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati on Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs ‘pen stops Reds in 3-2 win

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