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Grundy County deputy in ‘very good shape’ after vest stops two of three bullets fired at him during traffic stop and chaseSun-Times Wireon October 8, 2021 at 7:24 pm

"We're very, very lucky that the ballistic vest stopped those two bullets," Sheriff Ken Briley told reporters Thursday night. A…

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Departing inspector general sounds alarm about police issues on his way out the doorFran Spielmanon October 8, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Inspector General Joe Ferguson speaks to members of the City Council during a budget hearing Thursday. | Anthony Vazquez, Anthony…

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White Sox to announce Game 3 starter — Dylan Cease or Carlos Rodon — tomorrowDaryl Van Schouwenon October 8, 2021 at 5:34 pm

AP Photos Astros to start Luis Garcia in Game 3 at Guaranteed Rate Field HOUSTON -- Left-hander Carlos Rodon remains…

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Chicago firefighter dies of COVID-19Sun-Times Wireon October 8, 2021 at 5:24 pm

Michael Pickering | Chicago Fire Department Michael Pickering is the fourth member of the Chicago Fire Department to die from…

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Cuba’s danzon: 150 years later, the music genre remains true to its rootsAssociated Presson October 8, 2021 at 5:05 pm

A couple dance danzon during a rehearsal with the Failde Orchestra in Matanzas, Cuba. Danzon started in the city in…

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Help These Restaurants Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthXiao Faria daCunhaon October 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm

Share Tweet October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and so many restaurants and bars are doing what they can to…

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Reform watchdog ‘encouraged’ by Chicago police efforts, but Illinois attorney general blasts ‘lagging pace’Frank Mainon October 8, 2021 at 3:59 pm

Maggie Hickey. | Provided Maggie Hickey, independent monitor of a consent decree requiring the Chicago Police Department to reform its…

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Embattled Park District superintendent still has golden parachute contract — though district said it had been terminatedFran Spielmanon October 8, 2021 at 3:01 pm

Chicago Park District Supt. Mike Kelly (right) during a press conference and groundbreaking ceremony in June for the AIDS Garden…

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Through The Flames: Tracing the path of the Great Chicago FireJesse Howeon October 8, 2021 at 2:07 pm

A Sun-Times graphic shows how the Great Chicago Fire spread across the city in 1871. | Chicago Sun-Times Tracing the…

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Big Game Hunting: It’s Illinois’ Bret Bielema against the Badgers — no matter what he saysSteve Greenbergon October 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm

Bielema against the Badgers? It's kind of a big deal. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Outside the bubbles of…

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