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Too grim for the morning news?John W. Fountainon July 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm

The invitation came without ceremony, just like the note that uninvited us. Sometime this past spring I received a request…

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Summer 2021: When Chicago festivals, events have returned, been rescheduledJohn Silveron July 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm

Festivals are beginning to announce their future plans for 2021.Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times With coronavirus case numbers and positivity rates on…

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Man charged in deadly shooting following Puerto Rican Day Parade acted in self-defense, lawyer saysMatthew Hendricksonon July 30, 2021 at 8:26 pm

An alleged gunman's attorney said his client acted in self-defense when he shot a 24-year-old man in the head during…

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A not-so-fond farewell to the Cubs’ ‘championship window’Rick Morrisseyon July 30, 2021 at 8:20 pm

If you had asked me right after the 2016 World Series to describe how the next five years would play…

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Cubs trade Kris Bryant to the GiantsRussell Dorseyon July 30, 2021 at 8:00 pm

The Cubs have traded third baseman Kris Bryant to the Giants. They'll receive minor leaguer outfielder Alexander Canario and right-hander…

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MLB trade deadline: Kris Bryant going to the Giants; Javy Baez headed to MetsSun-times Staff And Wireson July 30, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Kris Bryant is apparently heading west. The Cubs will deal Kris Bryant to the San Francisco Giants. The Cubs were…

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Afternoon Edition: July 30, 2021Satchel Priceon July 30, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Good afternoon. Here's the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It's about a 5-minute read that will brief…

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Bears notes: Rookie Teven Jenkins ‘wants to be out here bad’Patrick Finleyon July 30, 2021 at 8:43 pm

Teven Jenkins wants to be on the field. The Bears, though, want to make sure their second round pick is…

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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations jump 35% in a weekMitchell Armentrouton July 30, 2021 at 8:36 pm

COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 35% across Illinois during a week that saw cases jump 46%, public health officials reported Friday.…

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Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant trade completes the dismantleVincent Pariseon July 30, 2021 at 8:12 pm

(Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez is also on his way to New York by Vincent PariseIt is…

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