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FILE - This January 2018, file photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows Marilyn Hartman. Hartman, dubbed a serial stowaway, has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to sneaking past Chicago airport security, boarding a plane and flying to London without a ticket. Marilyn Hartman told a Cook County judge Tuesday, March 19, 2019 that she apologizes to the airport and for &quot;causing problems for them.&quot; As part of her plea deal, she can't go to Chicago's O'Hare or Midway airports without a ticket. (Chicago Police Department via AP, File)

Woman pleads guilty to sneaking aboard international flight

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Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr., left, drives against Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Otto Porter latest player to burst out after trade from Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

R&amp;B singer and songwriter Andre Williams died Sunday at age 82. Williams co-wrote &quot;Shake A Tail Feather.&quot; He moved as a young man from Alabama to Detroit, where he signed with Fortune Records and, later, with Motown Records. His early hits also included &quot;Bacon Fat&quot; and ''Jail Bait.&quot; Williams' manager and musical director, Kenn Goodman, said Monday, March 18, 2019, that Williams was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and that he was receiving hospice care at a Chicago nursing home. (Kenn Goodman/Pravda Records Archive via AP)

Andre Williams, who co-wrote ‘Shake A Tail Feather,’ dies

By JEFF KAROUB - Associated Press

Baylor celebrates after defeating Iowa State during the Big 12 women's conference tournament championship in Oklahoma City, Monday, March 11, 2019. Baylor won 67-49. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams) **FILE**

Spoilers! Baylor tops women’s NCAA field as bracket leaks

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Lauri Markkanen, left, is defended by Los Angels Clippers' Landry Shamet during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Gallinari scores 27 as Clippers rally for victory over Bulls

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Chicago veterans home construction to finish in December

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Sounders win 3rd straight to open season, 4-2 over Fire

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court Building for his hearing on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. Smollett is accused of lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men on Jan. 29 in downtown Chicago. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Key moments in the case against actor Jussie Smollett

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court Building for his hearing on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. Smollett is accused of lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men on Jan. 29 in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The Latest: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty

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St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson (43) delivers a pitch in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Strop has strained hamstring; Martinez to go on injured list

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) scores past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Perlini, Blackhawks hold on for 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

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35 people charged in Chicago-area drug trafficking cases

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&quot;Empire&quot; actor Jussie Smollett, center, arrives at Leighton Criminal Court Building for a hearing to discuss whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during his disorderly conduct case on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Chicago. A grand jury indicted Smollett last week on 16 felony counts accusing him of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two masked men in downtown Chicago.(AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The Latest: Smollett’s lawyer welcomes cameras in courtroom

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Underground line could carry Iowa wind power to Chicago

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini (11) celebrates after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 11, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Perlini gets hat trick as Blackhawks cool down Coyotes 7-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Indiana forward Juwan Morgan (13) waves to the fans after being taken out of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Morgan leads Indiana past Rutgers 89-73

By RICH TORRES - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) is congratulated by Erik Gustafsson (56) after the team's NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Saturday, March 9, 2019. The Blackhawks won 2-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DeBrincat helps Blackhawks beat Stars 2-1

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Purdue guard Carsen Edwards, right, celebrates with forward Grady Eifert after scoring a basket against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Edwards scores 21, No. 11 Purdue beats Northwestern 70-57

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, March 6, 2019 booking photo released by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is R. Kelly. A Cook County Sheriff's Office official says singer Kelly won't be released from jail until he pays $161,000 in back child support he owes. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari says Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday during a hearing over the child support and that his next hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday, March 13. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

The Latest: Anonymous person pays R. Kelly’s child support

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In this Feb. 21, 2019 file photo, "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail following his release in Chicago. A Cook County grand jury on Friday, March 8, 2019 has indicted Smollett on 16 felony charges after authorities say he falsely told police that he was attacked by two men in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

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