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As top cop blames courts for violence, Foxx’s office says charges approved in 84% of July Fourth weekend casesMatthew Hendricksonon July 9, 2021 at 9:36 pm

The Cook County state's attorney's office said it approved felony charges in 84% of cases brought to its prosecutors for…

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Attorney General sues Illinois chemical plant following massive explosion in RocktonManny Ramoson July 9, 2021 at 9:49 pm

The massive chemical plant near the Illinois-Wisconsin border that went up in flames last month is now being sued by…

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Afternoon Edition: July 9, 2021Matt Mooreon July 9, 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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Former NHL defenseman Bryan ‘Bugsy’ Watson dies at 78Stephen Whyno | Associated Presson July 9, 2021 at 8:18 pm

Former NHL defenseman Bryan "Bugsy" Watson, who played for Scotty Bowman, with Doug Harvey and coached Wayne Gretzky during his…

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Teen fatally shot in EnglewoodMohammad Samraon July 9, 2021 at 8:15 pm

A teenager was fatally shot Friday afternoon in Englewood on the South Side, Chicago police said. The 19-year-old man was…

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Chance the Rapper reveals ‘Magnificent Coloring Book’ trailer, film’s release date announcedMiriam Di Nunzioon July 9, 2021 at 8:04 pm

Chance the Rapper on Friday released the official trailer for his upcoming concert film "Magnificent Coloring World." Also announced is…

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Down to one: Alleged Four Corner Hustlers chief ‘Bro Man’ Spann now lone defendant in nearing trialJon Seidelon July 9, 2021 at 8:21 pm

A long-awaited street-gang trial set to begin later this summer is suddenly down to one defendant: Labar "Bro Man" Spann,…

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Masks no longer required for Illinois’ vaccinated students, teachers as state adopts new CDC guidanceNader Issaon July 9, 2021 at 8:45 pm

Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside Illinois school buildings this fall, state officials announced Friday after…

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Suspect who escaped electronic monitoring killed in standoff with Chicago police, federal marshals and sheriff’s deputiesDavid Struetton July 9, 2021 at 7:33 pm

A suspect who had escaped electronic monitoring was shot and killed in a standoff with Chicago police, federal marshals and…

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Masks no longer required for Illinois’ vaccinated students, teachers as state adopts new CDC guidanceNader Issaon July 9, 2021 at 7:46 pm

Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside Illinois school buildings this fall, state officials announced Friday after…

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