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El representante estadounidense “Chuy” García (centro) se dirige a un cuarto mandato en Washington, D.C.

Graciela Guzmán fue declarada ganadora sobre Natalie Toro, derrotándola con casi el 50% de los votos frente al 30% de Toro. | Pat Nabong y Mitchell Armentrout/Sun-Times

By late Tuesday, Chicago voter turnout was 22.56%, out of about 1.5 million registered voters.

Mail-in ballots are ready to be entered into a counting machine at the Cook County Clerk’s office.

The Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields last week.

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The Bears’ trade of quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers last week hurt cornerback Jaylon Johnson, even though he thought he was prepared for it.

"If you truly believe in a guy, I feel like the speculation would’ve been shot down,” Johnson told FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams on Wednesday. “And I think for me that’s when I kind of started preparing for it, when the... Читать дальше...

Bears receiver Keenan Allen chats on the sideline at USC’s pro day.

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LOS ANGELES — The Bears brought seemingly half of Halas Hall to Caleb Williams’ pro day — and then added a secret weapon, too.

About 45 minutes into USC’s pro day at Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium on campus, Keenan Allen strode onto the sideline. The wide receiver was a walking advertisement for his new team, wearing an orange, long-sleeved T-shirt... Читать дальше...

The Union League of Chicago plans to sell its Claude Monet painting “Pommiers en Fleurs” and another artwork to help pay for renovations.

Caleb Williams threw passes at his pro day Wednesday.

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LOS ANGELES — The Bears and Caleb Williams are “building a relationship,” USC’s star quarterback said Wednesday after throwing at his pro day in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams.

The Bears were the most important visitors, though — they hold the first pick in the NFL draft. At least nine people from the Bears’ front office and coaching staff were present... Читать дальше...

A 13-year-old boy was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning in Chatham on the South Side.

David Fish of Fish Potter Bolaños has donated $100,000 to the Instituto del Progreso Latino to help a rental assistance program for migrants.

Olivia Rodrigo performs to a sold-out crowd at the United Center on Tuesday night.

Ald. Andre Vasquez and several other alderpeople organized a news conference at City Hall on Wendesday calling for an end to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plans to evict migrants and for a chance to work with the administration on an alternative plan to support new arrivals.

Erika Boyd, mother of Nathen Jones, speaks to reporters on Monday.

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Chicago taxpayers have paid tens of millions of dollars in recent years to compensate victims of alleged abuse and wrongdoing by Chicago Police Department officers, but it’s hard to imagine a more costly single day than Wednesday.

The City Council shoveled $52.75 million out the door to settle three different cases.

The largest of the settlements ... Читать дальше...

The White Sox’ Erick Fedde faces the Brewers at American Family Fields in Arizona on March 13.

Keenan Allen talks to fans at the USC pro day in Los Angeles.

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LOS ANGELES — The Bears are out in full force for USC quarterback Caleb Williams’ pro day Wednesday. And they got some help from their newest addition.

About an hour into the workout on campus, while Trojans were running the 40-yard dash, receiver Keenan Allen walked onto the track at Katherine B. Loker Stadium wearing a Bears’ T-shirt and vest. Within two minutes... Читать дальше...

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52.

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Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52.

Simon died Monday night in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario, a spokesperson for the NHL Players' Association who has been in touch with the late forward's agent, said Tuesday.

Simon died by suicide, his family said Wednesday.

Simon's family blamed his death on CTE, the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy... Читать дальше...

A rendering of the sign for Benjamin Moore paints that has been proposed for a rooftop just beyond the right-field bleachers at Wrigley Field. The building on Sheffield Avenue is owned by the Ricketts family, which also owns the Cubs.

An environmental activist shows a piece of lead pipe taken from his Pilsen home during renovations. Two-thirds of children under 5 were exposed to lead in the water they drank at home, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics this week.

Julia Hagen, 28, has developed a large social media following for her series of paintings of Chicago-area hot dog stands. Her studio is located in Logan Square.

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes his helmet off after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of an Opening Day game against the Padres in Seoul, South Korea.

A person was shot and killed March 20, 2024 in south suburban Orland Park.

Hinsdale South has fired boys basketball coach Michael Belcaster.

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Hinsdale South has fired boys basketball coach Michael Belcaster, according to multiple sources.

Belcaster was placed on administrative leave by the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Board of Education in January, but then got reinstated after most of the team’s players and many parents spoke out on his behalf.

The school district... Читать дальше...

Postal worker Dan Larsen greets Frannie in Hoffman Estates. The two have become internet sensations because of their friendship. Every morning, Frannie waits for Larsen and runs out to greet him as he delivers the mail.

Slabs of feta cheese are braised in a jammy compote of blistered tomatoes, sweet peppers and red onion and studded with pops of olives in this oven-roasted feta dish.

Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) works with Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) on stopping an evil entity in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.”