For Jennifer Hudson, playing Aretha Franklin meant showing ‘her faith was always present’Richard Roeperon August 6, 2021 at 10:30 am

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The first time we see Jennifer Hudson as a teenage Aretha Franklin in the sweeping and rousing biopic "Respect," she's…

Man killed in Back of the Yards shooting: policeSun-Times Wireon August 6, 2021 at 10:31 am

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A man was shot to death early Friday in Back of the Yars on the South Side. The 31-year-old man…

Horoscope for Friday, August 6, 2021Georgia Nicolson August 6, 2021 at 5:01 am

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Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 5 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Cancer. Aries (March…

Two wounded in Back of the Yards shootingSun-Times Wireon August 6, 2021 at 3:57 am

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Two people were wounded in a shooting Thursday in Back of the Yards on the South Side. Just after 9:45…

Ducky Derby races 70,000 rubber ducks in the Chicago River, raises money for Special Olympics IllinoisNina Molinaon August 6, 2021 at 12:16 am

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A fleet of yellow rubber duckies sporting sunglasses bobbed down the Chicago River on Thursday afternoon. Crowds of smiling spectators,…

Jennifer Hudson ‘would love to sing’ at a White Sox World SeriesRichard Roeperon August 6, 2021 at 12:25 am

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Memo to the first-place White Sox: If you make it to the World Series, I have taken the liberty, on…

Lightfoot dodges questions about parks boss’ future after allegations he delayed acting on lifeguard misconductFran Spielmanon August 5, 2021 at 10:55 pm

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday refused to say whether Park District Supt. Mike Kelly should keep his job after waiting…

Muddy Waters home gets final Landmarks Commission approval, moves to City CouncilMaudlyne Ihejirikaon August 5, 2021 at 10:57 pm

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The Commission on Chicago Landmarks on Thursday granted final approval of landmark status for the South Side home where blues…