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August 19, 2018

Force of habit: Nun throws out perfect first pitch at White Sox game

The Chicago White Sox may have just gotten a new showstopper of a recruit — from the holiest of places — to help their team elevate to the next level.

August 19, 2018

Amid gun violence crisis, all 5 Chicago pro sports teams funding therapy, mentoring program for at-risk youth

Although Chicago’s gun violence continues to erupt frequently, its communities spread out in many of the city’s sectors increasingly attempt to fix their city — starting with its kids and their sports heros.

August 19, 2018

Dennis Rodman crashes Pearl Jam's Chicago concert to talk politics

Pearl Jam continues to court political controversy, this time in Chicago where the band allowed former NBA star Dennis Rodman to take the stage and reportedly talk about North Korea to the crowd.

August 19, 2018

Fat cat who sits on hind legs seeks adoption in viral social media post

A quirky 7-year-old, 25-pound cat in the Chicago suburbs who sits up on his hind legs is getting a lot of attention after a shelter posted an online adoption ad, according to reports.

August 19, 2018

Chicago 'peace picnic' turns violent: 3 people shot, another is beaten

Three people were shot at a back-to-school peace picnic held at a playground in Chicago on Saturday night.

August 18, 2018

Amid new shootings, Chicago girds for yet another weekend of crime and violence

A 3-year-old boy was among seven people shot in a single incident in Chicago on Friday night as the city braced itself for another weekend of bloodshed and violence.

August 17, 2018

Illinois congressman's staffer arrested for aggravated battery at opponent's campaign event

A staffer for Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis’ re-election campaign was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly harassed his Democratic opponent.

August 17, 2018

Firefighters find smoldering body of man, 18, who was choked, stabbed, burned, authorities say

Two men and a teenage girl have been charged in what authorities described as the "vicious" and "heinous" killing of an 18-year-old man whose body was found smoldering Tuesday just outside Chicago, officials said.

August 15, 2018

Illinois woman chooses Taco Bell for 101st birthday, is 'hooked' on Nacho Fries

To celebrate her 101st birthday, Ruth Parker chose the same restaurant she’s eaten at twice a week for the past 18 years: Taco Bell.

August 15, 2018

Firefighters rescue Illinois man trapped waist-deep in mud while trying to save pet parrot

An Illinois man trapped deep in mud while trying to save his pet parrot was rescued Sunday.