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Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn makes an awkward catch of a fly ball hit by Texas Rangers' Nate Lowe during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mercedes gets 4 more hits, White Sox beat Rangers 9-7

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jake Marisnick celebrates at the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Marisnick stars as Cubs pound Brewers for 4th straight win

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Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) tries to get the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Malcolm Subban (30) as Blackhawks' Nikita Zadorov (16) and Riley Stillman (61) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Preds top fading Chicago 3-1, tighten hold on 4th in Central

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - Loyola of Chicago center Cameron Krutwig drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Drake in Des Moines, Iowa, in this Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, file photo. Krutwig, who helped Loyola Chicago reach a Final Four as a freshman and return to the Sweet 16 as a senior this year, has decided to turn pro and forgo his final year of eligibility. Krutwig announced his decision Thursday, April 22, 2021, in a YouTube video, saying it was time to move on. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Loyola Chicago’s Krutwig says he is turning pro

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 15, 2011 file photo, Karen Lingermuth, of Niles, Ill., plays the slots during a special VIP event at the Rivers Casino in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Ill. Chicago is taking a big step toward building its long-awaited first casino. Starting Thursday, April 22, 2021, city officials are officially seeking bids from companies interested in what's being billed as a &quot;world-class&quot; resort scheduled to open by 2025. (Mark Welsh/Daily Herald via AP, File)

Chicago seeks developer to open city’s first casino by 2025

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

This March 29, 2019, file photo provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's Department in Yorkville, Ill., shows Concepcion Malinek. Malinek has pleaded guilty to a federal labor charge for helping several people from Guatemala enter the U.S. and then forbidding them from leaving her home until they paid off their debt to her. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Malinek of Cicero, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 28, 2020, to one count of labor trafficking. Prosecutors said she admitted helping 10 Guatemalan immigrants with illegally entering the U.S. from 2009 to 2019. (Kendall County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Concepcion Malinek convicted for forcing Guatemalan migrants to labor

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mfiondu Kabengele, right, drives past Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton scores 30 points, Cavs beat Bulls 121-105

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 24, 2006, file photo, Deborah Watts, left, and Ollie Gordon, right, both cousins of Emmett Till, accompany Principal Mary Rogers as they walk through a hallway at Emmett Louis Till Math &amp; Science Academy, in Chicago, honoring the 14-year-old former student. Till's lynching galvanized the civil rights movement. George Floyd, the Black Minneapolis man's killing by police sparked a worldwide call for racial justice. The deaths of Till and Floyd are separated by more than six decades, but their families feel a deep connection in their grief. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

George Floyd and Emmett Till families see parallels in loss

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Priest removed from parish post after assault allegations

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Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates his overtime goal past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros and center Mikael Granlund (64) in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 5-4. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hagel scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Predators 5-4

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Chicago Police officers look on near Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home as people protest the March 29th shooting and killing of 13 year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago Police officer Friday, April 16, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Lori Lightfoot warns looters ahead of Chauvin verdict: ‘Don’t test us, because we are ready’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

London Williams, 31, of Harrisburg, Pa., bursts into tears on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, after hearing that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Guilty verdicts in Floyd’s death bring joy — and wariness

By AARON MORRISON and GILLIAN FLACCUS and JACQUELYN MARTIN - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Illinois

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin address Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill during motions before the court Thursday, April 15, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Chauvin told the judge he will not testify on his own behalf. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

EXPLAINER: Chauvin jurors must disregard defendant’s silence

By STEVE KARNOWSKI and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Calle Jarnkrok (19) and Chicago Blackhawks' Ryan Carpenter (22) battle for position in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kunin, Jarnkrok lead Predators to 5-2 win over Blackhawks

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses the videos of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer, during a news conference at City Hall, Thursday, April 15, 2021. Lightfoot urged the public to remain peaceful and reserve judgement until an independent board can complete its investigation into the police shooting of Toledo last month. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Illinois National Guard activated ahead of Chauvin verdict

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Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots while pressured Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, and center Tristan Thompson, rear, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Vucevic scores 29, Bulls snap Celtics’ 6-game streak, 102-96

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Toddler hurt in Chicago road rage shooting is improving

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Chicago White Sox's Dallas Keuchel delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mercedes homers, White Sox complete sweep over Red Sox

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Visitors browse a memorial to George Floyd as a new addition commemorating Daunte Wright is displayed outside Cup Foods, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief

By KAT STAFFORD - Associated Press