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‘Craziest 45 seconds of my life.’ Tornado tears through western suburbs, over 100 homes damaged, several people injuredon June 21, 2021 at 9:20 pm

A tornado ripped through the western suburbs late Sunday night, damaging more than a hundred homes and injuring several people,…

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Key player in ‘absolutely massive’ Chicago-area gambling ring avoids prison timeon June 21, 2021 at 9:15 pm

The feds say Todd Blanken played a key role in "an absolutely massive, long-term, very profitable" international Chicago-based gambling ring.…

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Woman killed in West Side shootingon June 21, 2021 at 9:40 pm

A woman was fatally shot Saturday on the West Side. She was walking outside about 6:10 p.m. in the 3300…

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Afternoon Edition: June 21, 2021Satchel Priceon June 21, 2021 at 8:00 pm

A memorial is seen on Sunday for Gyovanny Arzuaga, who was shot and killed in the 3200 block of West…

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Rita Moreno says she almost said no to Steven Spielberg on ‘West Side Story’ rolePatrick Ryan | USA TODAYon June 21, 2021 at 8:37 pm

Rita Moreno plays Valentina, a new role, in the “West Side Story” remake due in theaters in December. | 20th…

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Baseball Hall of Fame will set induction ceremony for full capacityAssociated Presson June 21, 2021 at 8:28 pm

The Baseball Hall of Fame will plan for full capacity for lawn seating area at this year’s induction ceremony. |…

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CPD must do better job of recruiting, hold more frequent exams to counter tidal wave of retirements, mayor saysFran Spielmanon June 21, 2021 at 7:02 pm

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown welcomes recruits back as training resumes with social distancing precautions in place in July 2020.…

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MLS planning a lower-tier player development league in 2022Anne M. Peterson | APon June 21, 2021 at 7:29 pm

Major League Soccer is launching a lower-tier professional league aimed at developing young players from its academy system.  | Jewel…

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Third-party food delivery services held responsible for collecting city restaurant taxFran Spielmanon June 21, 2021 at 7:25 pm

Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and other third-party online order and delivery services would have to collect Chicago’s restaurant tax and…

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Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival postponed; virtual event scheduledEvan F. Mooreon June 21, 2021 at 7:29 pm

The 2020 Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival has been postponed. | Kathy Chaney/ Sun-Times Chicago’s house heads will…

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