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Minister Louis Farrakhan, of the Nation of Islam, speaks at Saint Sabina Church, Thursday night, May 9, 2019, in Chicago. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Farrakhan delivers insult while denying he’s anti-Semitic

By HERBERT G. McCANN - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the FBI shows Arnoldo Jimenez. The FBI has added Jimenez to its Ten Most Wanted list. He is being sought for the 2012 killing of his new wife the morning after their wedding. The FBI on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, said authorities believe Jimenez may have fled to Mexico. Jimenez is the 522nd fugitive named to the list since its inception in 1950. (FBI via AP)

Man accused of killing new wife added to FBI’s most wanted

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Chicago White Sox's Charlie Tilson slips and falls trying to field a double by Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Indians blank White Sox 5-0 in rain-shortened game

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2004, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Doug Glanville follows through on an RBI triple hit off San Diego Padres pitcher Adam Eaton during the third inning in San Diego. The Chicago Cubs say they're investigating a fan using what appeared to be an offensive hand gesture associated with racism behind Glanville, now a television reporter, who was on the air for NBC Sports Chicago. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

The Latest: Cubs to ban fan ‘indefinitely’ for hand gesture

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Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez, right, is greeted at home plate by Leonys Martin after hitting a game-winning two-run home run off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Indians defeated the White Sox 5-3. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Ramirez’s 2-run homer in 9th gives Indians walk-off win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chicago Fire in talks to end lease at suburban stadium

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Miami Marlins' Jon Berti watches his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Cubs bullpen goes wild, Marlins rally in 9th to win 6-5

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Activists push for opening Lake Calumet to recreational use

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Lightfoot plans May 20 inauguration, City Hall open house

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FILE - In this Wednesday, March 22, 2006 file photo, Cook County Board President John H. Stroger campaign co-chairs Dr. Robert Johnson, left, and Thomas Hynes, right, speak at a news conference in Chicago. Former Illinois state Senate president and Democratic National Committee member Thomas Hynes, who was a powerhouse in Chicago politics for four decades, has died. He was 80. His son Dan Hynes confirmed that Thomas Hynes died earlier Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Longtime Illinois politician Thomas Hynes dies at age 80

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White in Chicago on Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Sale sparkles to earn first win, Red Sox top White Sox 6-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

5 from Tennessee killed in Illinois interstate crash

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Chicago White Sox's Nicky Delmonico, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game-winning three-run home run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Chicago, Thursday, May 2, 2019. The White Sox won 6-4. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Delmonico’s 3-run HR in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 6-4

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

College staff return to work after reaching contract deal

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Amtrak ending Indianapolis-to-Chicago route with funding cut

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This March 26, 2019, file photo shows actor Jussie Smollett before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. Fox Entertainment says Smollett will not return to its series “Empire” in the wake of allegations by Chicago officials that the actor lied about a racially motivated attack. The studio released a statement Tuesday, April 30, saying “there are no plans for Smollett’s character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire.’” No reason was given. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Jussie Smollett won’t attend court hearing, publicist Hilary Rosen says

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FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Marshals office shows Chicago terrorism suspect Adel Daoud. Prosecutors and defense lawyers have recommended starkly different sentences for the 25-year-old convicted terrorist whose multi day sentencing hearing starts Monday. In Friday, April 26, 2019 court filings, prosecutors requested a 40-year prison term for Daoud, arrested in a 2012 FBI sting after trying to detonate what he believed was a real bomb by a crowded Chicago bar. The defense wants him released by 2021 or earlier, as soon as a treatment program for his mental health needs can be developed. (U.S. Marshals office via AP, File)

The Latest: Man convicted in Chicago bomb plot apologizes

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This March 26, 2019, file photo shows actor Jussie Smollett before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. Fox Entertainment says Smollett will not return to its series “Empire” in the wake of allegations by Chicago officials that the actor lied about a racially motivated attack. The studio released a statement Tuesday, April 30, saying “there are no plans for Smollett’s character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire.’” No reason was given. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Jussie Smollett will not return to ‘Empire’ for next season

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FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Marshals office shows Chicago terrorism suspect Adel Daoud. Prosecutors and defense lawyers have recommended starkly different sentences for the 25-year-old convicted terrorist whose multi day sentencing hearing starts Monday. In Friday, April 26, 2019 court filings, prosecutors requested a 40-year prison term for Daoud, arrested in a 2012 FBI sting after trying to detonate what he believed was a real bomb by a crowded Chicago bar. The defense wants him released by 2021 or earlier, as soon as a treatment program for his mental health needs can be developed. (U.S. Marshals office via AP, File)

Hearing stresses Daoud’s mental state, giggles in recordings

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett smiles and waves to supporters before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. (Associated Press)

Jussie Smollett won’t return to ‘Empire,’ Fox says

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