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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) react following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. Chicago won 31-24. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

More mobile QB Trubisky makes Bears offense stronger threat

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson speaks during a news conference in Chicago. When fellow officers discovered Johnson asleep behind the wheel of his running SUV, they did not conduct any sobriety tests and let their boss drive home, a decision that has thrown a spotlight on what happens when one officer confronts another on patrol. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, File)

Report: Officer recorded kissing Chicago chief reassigned

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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) is defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bulls hang on to beat Grizzlies 106-99

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

In this May 2, 2017, file photo, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz prepares to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a House Transportation Committee oversight hearing. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz to step down, will become executive chairman

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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Bulls nearly blow big lead, hold off Kings 113-106

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, left, who was named interim police superintendent in Chicago by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, addresses a news conference where he fielded questions on the firing by Lightfoot of retiring superintendent Eddie Johnson and Facebook gun sales Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Standing with Beck is First Deputy Superintendent Anthony Riccio, as the pair announced that investigators have arrested more than 50 people accused of using private Facebook groups and messages to sell guns or drugs. Police also blamed the social media company for complicating such cases by taking down investigators' fake profiles during a Tuesday press conference announcing results of the two-year investigation. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Chicago police blame Facebook for illegal gun, drug sales

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Harvey reports highest number of homicides in years

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Police: 1 dead, 4 injured in suburban Chicago shooting

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FILE - In this July 15, 2011 file photo, patrons plays the slots during a special VIP event at the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Ill. Even though Illinois lawmakers have finally approved a Chicago casino, the city faces major obstacles before anyone can place any bets. One of the biggest issues is trying to make it more profitable. Lawmakers adjourned their veto session this month without addressing the issue. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says they'll try again in January. (Mark Welsh/Daily Herald via AP, File)

Big obstacles remain before Chicago gets long-awaited casino

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Anthony has a double-double, Blazers beat the Bulls 107-103

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

A ship that has been at an Illinois port for years will move

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In this photo provided by Caltrans, are cars and trucks in stopped traffic on Interstate 5 near Dunsmuir, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Thanksgiving travel has been snarled in some places by two powerful storms. A winter storm blamed for one death and hundreds of canceled flights in the West moved into the Midwest on Wednesday and dropped close to a foot of snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. (Caltrans via AP)

Thanksgiving brings brief respite from worst of snow, winds

By JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Mitchell Trubisky’s third TD pass lifts Bears to 24-20 win over Lions

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) to seal the win over the Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Trubisky’s 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to 24-20 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Kirby Dach (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Crawford, Blackhawks blank Stars, end Dallas’ win streak.

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) tries to throw a pass while being hit by Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blough to make debut for Lions against Bears

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, photo, bell ringer Carolyn Harper encourages people to donate to the Salvation Army's annual holiday red kettle campaign on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Cashless shoppers have a new option to give to the Army's red kettle campaign this year using their smartphone. Leaders hope adding Apple and Google payment options will boost fundraising to the campaign, which makes up 10% of The Salvation Army's annual budget. Those donations fund programs providing housing, food and other support to people in poverty. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

No cash? Salvation Army now accepting mobile donations

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Civil rights activist the Rev. Clay Evans dead at age 94

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Hasan and Mary Smith stand cheek to cheek outside their newly rehabbed home in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 11, 2019. The home is one of dozens of &quot;reclaimed&quot; houses and apartment buildings that became vacant during the mortgage crisis that began in 2008. Hasan and Mary met five years ago at a grocery store. Drawn to her talkative, upbeat nature, Smith told a friend, &quot;That's gonna be my girl.&quot; (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)

Inspiring tale of a Chicago neighborhood that would not die

By MARTHA IRVINE - Associated Press

Hasan and Mary Smith stand cheek to cheek outside their newly rehabbed home in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 11, 2019. The home is one of dozens of &quot;reclaimed&quot; houses and apartment buildings that became vacant during the mortgage crisis that began in 2008. Hasan and Mary met five years ago at a grocery store. Drawn to her talkative, upbeat nature, Smith told a friend, &quot;That's gonna be my girl.&quot; (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)

How a struggling Chicago neighborhood made its way back

By MARTHA IRVINE - Associated Press