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New York Knicks' Emmanuel Mudiay, left, and Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Thompson scores 43, Warriors beat Knicks to snap home skid

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Riley helps Evansville defeat Loyola-Chicago 67-48

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FILE - In this June 19, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Kelvin Herrera throws during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park in Washington. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with two-time AL All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera. Under the terms of the deal announced Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Herrera will earn $8.5 million in 2019 and 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) ***FILE**

White Sox, All-Star Herrera finalize $18M, 2-year contract

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bears come to grips with cruel end to breakthrough season

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, 75, walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. The fallout is continuing for the longtime Chicago City Council member who charged with trying to shake down a fast-food chain _ and for politicians with connections to him. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Mayor orders audit of fund controlled by embattled alderman

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Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores a goal past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia, left, and center Dylan Strome (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday Jan. 7, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Gaudreau scores twice as Flames beat Blackhawks 4-3

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Bears tight end Trey Burton sidelined by groin injury

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs off of the field after the team's win over the Houston Texans in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

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1 firefighter hurt in blaze at Chicago’s Vista Tower

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FILE- In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the action from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago. After winning the NFC North, the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild card game packed with story lines on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

After big jump, Bears look to KO defending champion Eagles

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Alderman Ed Burke, 75, walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse following his release after turning himself in, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Chicago. Burke, one of the most powerful City Council members in Chicago, is charged with one count of attempted extortion in trying to shake down a fast-food restaurant seeking city remodeling permits, according to a federal complaint unsealed Thursday. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)

The Latest: Corruption case rocks Chicago’s mayoral race

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Alderman Ed Burke, 75, walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse following his release after turning himself in, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Chicago. Burke, one of the most powerful City Council members in Chicago, is charged with one count of attempted extortion in trying to shake down a fast-food restaurant seeking city remodeling permits, according to a federal complaint unsealed Thursday. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Corruption case injects uncertainty into Chicago mayor race

By TAMMY WEBBER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, right, celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans after he made a three-point basket against the Chicago Bulls during overtime of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Victor Oladipo hits late 3, Pacers beat Bulls 119-116 in OT

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Eagles-Bears Preview Capsule

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FILE - In this July 31, 2015 file photo, Chicago Alderman Ed Burke chairs a committee meeting in Chicago. Burke, one of the most powerful City Council members in Chicago history has been charged Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in a federal criminal complaint with attempted extortion for &quot;corruptly soliciting business&quot; for his private law firm. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Powerful Chicago council member charged in federal probe

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Alderman Ed Burke, 75, walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Chicago. Burke, one of the most powerful City Council members in Chicago, is charged with one count of attempted extortion in trying to shake down a fast-food restaurant seeking city remodeling permits, according to a federal complaint unsealed Thursday. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Chicago alderman says ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

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Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) goes to the basket as Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) stands nearby during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Vucevic leads Magic to 112-84 rout of Bulls

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich speaks during a news conference in Springfield, Ill. U.S. Catholic bishops will gather starting Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, for a weeklong retreat at a seminary near Chicago. It's a prelude to a gathering of bishops from all over the world in February for an unprecedented summit on clergy sex abuse at the Vatican. The hosting archbishop, Cupich, was Pope Francis' first major U.S. appointment and he's also been hand-picked by the pope to help organize the Vatican summit. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

US Catholic bishops to pray over clergy sexual abuse scandal

By JEFF KAROUB and TERESA CRAWFORD - Associated Press

Postal worker shot while driving in suburban Chicago

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FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2018 file photo, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, accompanied by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, center, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Preliminary numbers show homicides in Chicago fell by about 100 over the last year compared to 2017 according to a police report on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (Rich Hein/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Police: Homicides in Chicago down by nearly 100 in 2018

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press