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Smashing Pumpkins select new guitarist after open tryouts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Smashing Pumpkins have selected a new guitarist following an open tryout call. The band announced that veteran guitarist Kiki Wong is joining the touring lineup of the ban
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Gallery: Chicago Bears’ proposed domed lakefront stadium
The Chicago Bears on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium on the city's lakefront, the newest update in a years-long process by the...
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Ravinia Festival tickets for 2024 season on sale Wednesday
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Tickets for Ravinia Festival’s 2024 concerts officially went on sale Wednesday at 8 a.m. Highlights of this year’s festival include debuts by 60 artists including
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Bears scheduled to unveil new lakefront stadium plans Wednesday afternoon at Soldier Field, a day before crucial NFL Draft
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new stadium on the city’s lakefront Wednesday afternoon, the newest update in a years-long process by the NFL franchise to replace Soldier Fie
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Report: Cubs call up Mervis, Wesneski
CHICAGO — The Cubs are calling up Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski, according to a report. Tommy Birch, a beat reporter who covers the Iowa Cubs, gave the news Tuesday morning and said no correspond
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3-year-old boy dies in Munster house fire
MUNSTER, Ind. — A three-year-old boy was killed Monday in a house fire in Munster. Firefighters responded to the 900 block of Cornwallis Lane around 11:15 a.m. Flames could be seen in the back of t
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Earth Day will treat Chicagoland with pleasant weather on Monday
Monday is Earth Day, and Mother Earth will treat Chicagoland with pleasant weather. It’s a crisp start to the morning, with a Frost Advisory in effect until 8 a.m. for parts of Chicagoland an
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Chicago police officer dies after being shot overnight in Gage Park neighborhood, CPD confirms
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer has died, Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling confirmed Sunday morning, after being shot multiple times in the Gage Park neighborhood on the city’
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FBI serves subpoenas at Dolton Village Hall
DOLTON, Ill. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation served subpoenas at the Dolton Village Hall Friday afternoon, according to an FBI spokesperson. Sources told WGN News a handful of FBI agents arri
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Semi fire shuts down westbound lanes of I-80 near Chicago Street
CHICAGO — A semi-truck caught fire on westbound I-80 near Chicago Street Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 3:55 a.m. eastbound starting right after I-55. All lanes have been bloc
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‘Coby! Coby! Coby!’ Bulls guard puts on spectacular, career-best performance in team’s play-in victory
CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White drew roars from the crowd early on with vicious crossovers and spins toward the basket. He was so effective he had fans chanting his name as the final minutes ticked away.
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Firefighters battle massive 2-alarm fire on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO — Firefighters in Chicago are battling a massive house fire Wednesday night on the city’s West Side. The fire started around 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of West 16th Street. Officials