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In this May 3, 2017, photo, former President Barack Obama speaks at a community event on the Presidential Center at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago. A federal judge in Chicago says he'll dismiss a lawsuit brought by a parks advocacy group that is trying to stop Barack Obama's presidential center from being built. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey said there should be no delay in constructing the $500 million center after hearing arguments in court on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He said a written ruling will follow later Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) **FILE**

Obama Center gets green light from federal judge

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, left, reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels as home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz and catcher Victor Caratini look on in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hamels throws 7 scoreless, 4 batters hit as Cubs top Rockies

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert works against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rookie Peter Lambert bottles up Cubs again, Rockies win 10-3

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 3, 2017 file photo, former President Barack Obama speaks at a community event on the Presidential Center at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago. A federal judge in Chicago says he'll dismiss a lawsuit brought by a parks advocacy group that is trying to stop Barack Obama's presidential center from being built. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey said there should be no delay in constructing the $500 million center after hearing arguments in court on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He said a written ruling will follow later Tuesday.. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Judge: Obama center construction can move forward in Chicago

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Welington Castillo swings into a grand slam off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **

Anthony Rendon homers twice, but Nationals winning streak snapped

By John Jackson - Associated Press

Chicago church holding street Masses to pray for peace

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Chicago suburb to get federal money to ease rail congestion

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Chicago gets $300K boost in grants for youth apprenticeships

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Parker has double-double, Sky turns back Storm 78-71

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In this Friday, June 7, 2019 photo, Chicago Bears Hall of Famers Dan Hampton and Richard Dent have a laugh on stage during the Bears100 Celebration Weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Dent sees similarities between current Bears, 1985 champions

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Port of Chicago wants more funds to fix aging infrastructure

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Chicago Cubs' Victor Caratini, right, watches his three-RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Matt Wieters, center, and home plate umpire umpire Manny Gonzalez (79) look on Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Caratini helps rally Cubs past Cardinals 9-4

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2014, file photo, Gale Sayers is introduced during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Six Hall of Famers and 230 past and present players and coaches were on hand as the Bears kicked off their 100th anniversary celebration weekend on Friday, June 7, 2019. And when Sayers was wheeled onto the stage, the roar from the crowd could have drowned out the jets nearby at O’Hare International Airport. Weakened by dementia diagnosed five years ago, Sayers still made the 130-mile trip from his home in Wakarusa, Ind. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Gale Sayers gets ovation at Bears’ 100th anniversary event

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for an arraignment on new sex-related felonies Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Chicago. Thursday's hearing comes a week after prosecutors announced the new counts, including four of aggravated criminal sexual assault. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

The Latest: R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new sex charges

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a conference involving its review of its interest-rate policy strategy and communications, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER - Associated Press

Chicago Alderman Burke pleads not guilty in corruption case

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Chicago-area man gets more than 27 years for sex trafficking

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright celebrates after getting Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo to line out to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 2, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Wild Wainwright pitches Cards past Hamels, Cubs 2-1 to sweep

By BY STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts hits a solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 1, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Gary Sánchez homers, Yankees beat Red Sox 5-3

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Chicago’s wettest May on record is the 1 that just ended

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