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Bears President Says 'Plan Is to Proceed Forward This Year' in Arlington Heights

58% Center coverage: 24 sources

CHICAGO — At a brief news conference Friday, Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren stated that the team is remaining focused on Arlington Heights for their future home. Bears President Kevin Warren says they remain extremely focused on Arlington Heights for a new stadium build. They continue to meet weekly with Arlington Heights’ leaders. “The plan is to proceed forward this year”— Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) August 8, 2025 The team purchase…See the Story

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5 people charged in ‘vicious’ brawl in Cincinnati that sparked safety debate in the city

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5 people charged in ‘vicious’ brawl in Cincinnati that sparked safety debate in the city

White Sox Beat Guardians 6-4

44% Left coverage: 23 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Lenyn Sosa and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game skid with a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Sosa hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in the first and Montgomery followed later in the inning with a solo shot, his ninth. Curtis Mead and Kyle Teel also knocked in runs for the White Sox, who banged out 11 hits. Man dies after being shot in Maple Heights Giant Eagle parking lot Chic…White Sox · Chicago See the Story

Gov. JB Pritzker Doesn’t Rule Out Presidential Run in 2028: ‘Can’t Rule Anything Out’

46% Right coverage: 11 sources

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Sunday said he’s not ruling “anything out” when it comes to a potential 2028 presidential bid. JB Pritzker · Chicago See the Story

28-Year-Old Aurora Man Dies in Naperville Motorcycle Crash, Police Say

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

An Aurora man has died after a motorcycle crash in Naperville on Sunday, according to the Naperville Police Department.Naperville · Naperville See the Story

Manhunt Underway After Double Shooting at Aurora Apartment Complex

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Police said they are looking for Aaron Conley in connection with a shooting in Aurora, Illinois. It happened at 500 Station Apartments.Facebook · Aurora See the Story

St. John PD detective dies after suffering from medical emergency while playing hockey, chief says

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

St. John, Indiana Police Detective Aaron Amptmeyer died after suffering from a medical emergency while playing hockey at 10600 White Oak Avenue.Hockey · Indiana See the Story

Chicago crime: Man charged with 43-year-old’s shooting death, police say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A 38-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a Far South Side shooting last month.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Firefighter Among 4 Injured in 2 Separate Fires in Orland Park, Officials Say

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A firefighter and two others were injured in an apartment fire on Sycamore Court in Orland Park. A person was injured in a fire on St. James Drive.Firefighters · Orland Park See the Story

Bud Billiken Parade Steps Off on South Side for 96th Year

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

CHICAGO — For the 96th year, a parade celebrating African American culture dazzled thousands of eager spectators on the South Side. The annual event began back in 1929 as a way to honor the hard work of newsboys who sold the Chicago Defender, an African American newspaper founded in 1905. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Now, nearly 100 years later, the beloved parade has become one of the city's best-known back-to-school event…Parade · Chicago See the Story

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