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Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy's viral moment
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The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy’s strange eating habits to fans.
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Bears president and CEO gives update on new stadium plans and timing
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The Chicago Bears' "sole focus" is on constructing a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, the team said Friday.
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Another WNBA game, again in Chicago, disrupted by a sex toy tossed onto the court
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A sex toy was thrown onto the court in the closing seconds of the Atlanta Dream's 86-65 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night, the latest such incident at a WNBA game.
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NBC 5 Investigates: The hate crime case against Chicagoan Elias Rodriguez
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The terrible shooting attack on a Jewish community event last spring in Washington, DC is being officially prosecuted as a hate crime.
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After summer price hike, ComEd closes relief fund applications, citing 'significant demand'
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After a month, ComEd is closing applications for a fund allowing Illinois residential and non-profit customers to get money off their electric bill.
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Watching the Chicago Marathon? Here's how long it takes runners to cross the finish line
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Early on Oct. 12, thousands of runners will hit the streets for the 47th Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but how quickly will they complete the course?
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Chicago Ducky Derby raises thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
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It was a sunny day on the Chicago River Thursday, and thousands joined together to celebrate the annual Chicago Ducky Derby.
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Here’s how the Cubs’ schedule breaks down as the stretch run begins
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The Chicago Cubs are preparing to embark on a road trip this week, and it includes a visit to another team in strong playoff contention.
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Ohio river's level raised to accommodate Vice President JD Vance's birthday kayaking trip
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Vice President JD Vance's security detail had an Ohio river's water level raised last week to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took.
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Gary schools using virtual teachers to help address educator shortage
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Thursday marked the first day of school today for students in Gary, Indiana, but not every teacher was physically in the classroom.
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Teen faces felony charges after incident that locked down suburban Mariano’s
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An 18-year-old is facing felony charges after he allegedly waved a gun at a motorist in a situation that led to a lockdown at a suburban Mariano’s.
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As Chicago-area’s air quality alert continues, when could we see clearing skies?
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It’s another day and another air quality alert for the Chicago area, but could relief finally be in sight?
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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies after cancer battle
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Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. The talent manager had been battling cancer. He was 48 years old.
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LIV Golf’s Chicago-area event set for this weekend, and here’s what you need to know
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Some of the world’s best golfers will tee it up in Chicago’s suburbs as LIV Golf arrives for its annual tournament in the area.
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DEVELOPING: Helicopter with 2 onboard crashes into barge on Mississippi River in SW Illinois
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A helicopter crashed Thursday morning into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
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Investigation launched after death at Naval Station Great Lakes this week
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Authorities are investigating after a sailor died at Naval Station Great Lakes this week, the U.S. Navy has announced.
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Did the NFL ban smelling salts? No, but here's the rule change that happened
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As the NFL preseason gets underway, the league has made a rule change pertaining to a substance players routinely use on sidelines.
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MLB playoff update: Brewers race ahead of Cubs as pennant chase heats up
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With less than two months left in the regular season, the Brewers are flying high, while the Cubs are stumbling a bit in the MLB playoff standings.
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Flooding in Chicago area leads to disaster proclamations by city, county officials
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Chicago and Cook County have issued disaster proclamations after more than 100 homes were destroyed by flooding in late July.
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JUST IN: Team from suburban Clarendon Hills punches ticket to Little League World Series
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A team representing suburban Clarendon Hills captured a big win in the regional title game to punch their ticket to the Little League World Series.
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