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Hundreds of police officers from Chicago and elsewhere gather outside St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on Monday for the funeral of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, who was killed earlier this month.

“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart meets with writers at a commercial break while broadcasting from St. Paul, Minnesota, during the 2008 Republican National Convention.

MLB will update its new Nike uniforms, which have been severely criticized by players.

Emissions rise from smokestacks near Emmett, Kansas, in 2021. The EPA last week announced power plant pollution standards that will force power plant owners, including operators of the now-retired Waukegan Generating Station, to clean up their coal ash pollution.

New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron called plays for three seasons as the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator in 2021-23. ]

A self-proclaimed “Steppenwolf fan girl,” Larissa FastHorse says she’s excited the company is presenting the Chicago premiere of her work “The Thanksgiving Play.”

Iza Redlinski holds a bouquet of garlic mustard, an invasive plant she picked out of Red Gate Woods in the Cook County Forest Preserves on April 25, 2024.

John Mulaney (right) visits his high school, St. Ignatius College Prep, with “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” host David Letterman.

The shooting happened about midnight Monday in the 7700 block of South South Shore Drive.

Dave Strobel holds his personal-best walleye, caught and released at Heidecke Lake on Thursday.

Police are looking for a dark colored car in connection with the shooting.

The Chicago City Council and the Illinois General Assembly are expected to hold hearings on proposals to reduce the urban area default speed limit of 30 mph.

State Sen. Ram Villivalam and State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado have introduced the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act, which aims to avoid overlap and competition for funds between the RTA, CTA, Pace and Metra.

DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had dementia since our mother passed. The four oldest are retired. The youngest three still work.

Residents across Midwestern states and the Great Plains have opposed proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects.

“Wealth should not determine whether or not one is held pretrial,” Eileen O’Neill Burke, who won the primary race for Cook County state’s attorney, wrote in her candidate questionnaire.

Joseph Moore, an apprentice at Restore Justice who advocates for abolishing solitary confinement, spent 15 months in solitary while serving a 60-year prison sentence.

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent way to begin your week because your ability to talk to bosses, parents and people in authority is strong. People notice you and they will likely listen to you. It's a particularly good day to wrap up old business and fine-tune old plans. Money news might surprise.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Boston.

Teresa Weatherspoon speaks at a press conference announcing her as the new Head Coach of the Chicago Sky WNBA team in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 24, 2023 | Jim Vondruska/For the Sun-Times

A person carries a cross during Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca’s visitation outside Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on Sunday. An arrest warrant is out for Xavier Tate, who is charged with killing Huesca early Sunday in Gage Park as he was driving home from work, according to police.

White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde has arguably been the team’s best pitcher.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks landed on the IL Sunday with a left forearm injury. File photo.

Tommy Pham’s businesslike approach is rubbing off on his teammates.

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In just three games, center fielder Tommy Pham already has made an impact in the White Sox’ clubhouse. He has a stern demeanor. He’s deliberate and meticulous about his approach after learning from former Cardinals teammates Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina and throughout his career.

“[Sox manager Pedro Grifol] was telling me, ‘You’re always on,’” Pham said. Читать дальше...

At 10-24, Eberflus has the third-worst record in franchise history and a lot to prove this season.