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1 killed when awning fails at Chicago off-track betting site

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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. The Bulls won 105-102. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LaVine leads Bulls over Pistons in newly scheduled game

By MICHAL DWOJAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. Arrieta is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Arrieta can earn $1 million in performance bonuses, according to a person familiar with the situation who confirmed the deal on condition of anonymity because it is pending a physical. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Snow delays Chicago vaccine shipments, closes testing sites

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A woman crosses Wabash Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, after an overnight storm dumped up to 18.5 inches in the Chicago area. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois governor declares disaster proclamation after storm

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New coordinator Sean Desai trying to tune up Bears defense

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik (8) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Red Wings in overtime during an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Detroit. Chicago won 3-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kubalik scores 2, lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 win over Red Wings

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Officials warn of heavy snow, lingering cold for region

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Lear Preston, 4, who attends Scott Joplin Elementary School, participates in her virtual classes as her mother, Brittany Preston, background, assists at their residence in Chicago's South Side, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Starting Thursday, Lear will return to class as the nation's third-largest school district slowly reopens its doors following a bitter fight with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Chicago schools reopen doors after tough union fight

By SOPHIA TAREEN and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Mercy Hospital, Chicago’s oldest, files for bankruptcy

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Suburban Chicago hotel’s license suspended after shootings

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The Rev. Scott Onque, policy director for Faith in Place, speaks in favor of the Clean Energy Jobs Act at a video conference on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 in, Chicago. The legislation revives past efforts to make Illinois carbon-free by 2050 with a series of policies and regulations that encourage investment in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. (Advanced Digital Media via AP)

By 2050, Illinois would use only renewable energy under bill

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Chicago opens warming centers as bitterly cold air arrives

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Chicago Teachers Union: City has stopped negotiating

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Chicago-area mother charged after newborn found in trash can

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Kevin Lankinen, right, is congratulated by Duncan Keith after the team's win over the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DeBrincat helps Blackhawks beat Hurricanes 6-4

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot removes her face mask before speaking during a press conference where she demanded the Chicago Teachers Union to reach a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a reopening plan at City Hall, Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2021, in Chicago. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago mayor demands teachers return, union offers proposal

By DON BABWIN and SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) looks to pass between Chicago Bulls' Thaddeus Young, left, and Lauri Markkanen during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Randle scores 27 as Knicks hold off Bulls 107-103

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) brings the ball up next to Washington Mystics guard Emma Meesseman during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Bradenton, Fla. WNBA free agents can't officially sign until Monday, but Parker is leaving for the Chicago Sky after playing the first 13 years of her professional career with the Sparks, according to a person familiar with decision. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 27, because no official announcement is allowed until Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Immanuel Quickley (5) looks to pass between the defense of Chicago Bulls' Tomas Satoransky (31) and Otto Porter Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Markkanen, LaVine lead way as Bulls beat Knicks 110-102

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press