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5 Things to Say When Someone Dies: Funeral directors share what truly comforts the grieving

Coal Valley · Coal Valley

5 Things to Say When Someone Dies: Funeral directors share what truly comforts the grieving

69% Center coverage: 75 sources

(Family Features) When someone you know loses a loved one, finding the right words can be difficult. A bit of compassion goes a long way and knowing the right thing to say matters.See the Story

Perez, Caglianone and Rave Homers Power the Royals to a 12-4 Win over the Cubs

Chicago Cubs · Chicago

Perez, Caglianone and Rave Homers Power the Royals to a 12-4 Win over the Cubs

50% Center coverage: 20 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night. Chicago’s Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4) in the second, but the rookie lefthander was in control for most of the first six innings. He allowed all four Cubs runs and seven hits while striking out six to help the Royals win their second…See the Story

Ford Foundation’s outgoing president joins the board of Obama Foundation

US Politics · Chicago

Ford Foundation’s outgoing president joins the board of Obama Foundation

55% Center coverage: 18 sources

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ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of decapitating Illinois woman after judge set him free

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ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of decapitating Illinois woman after judge set him free

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Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore Sentenced to 24 Months, $750K Fine in Bribery Scandal

50% Center coverage: 10 sources

CHICAGO — Breaking News: Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore has been sentenced Monday to 24 months in federal prison and a $750,000 fine for her role in a bribery scandal. Earlier story: It is a case that reached to the top of political power in Springfield, and brought down one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history. The case centered around former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madiga…Corruption · Chicago See the Story

Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) out of Cubs' lineup Monday

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is out of the Chicago Cubs' lineup Monday night due to soreness in his right knee.Chicago Cubs · Chicago See the Story

Emilio Azcárraga Finally Told the Truth About Denis Bouanga's Possible Signing for America

Club America owner Emilio Azcárraga publicly clarified the situation related to Denis Bouanga, a Los Angeles FC striker, in the face of rumors of his possible arrival at Coapa. During his presence at a sporting event, the businessman explained the current complications of the market, without confirming or discarding negotiations with the Gabonese attacker who at the time eliminated the blue cream team from the Club World Cup . The transfer windo…Toluca · Toluca See the Story

Chicago high-profile attorney Tom Durkin dead at 78, I-Team reports

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Nationally known trial attorney Tom Durkin has passed, ABC7 I-Team has learned. He graduated from a South Side Chicago high school.Terrorism · Chicago See the Story

Mike Tauchman’s hot month fuels trade talk, but his real value to Sox might be in young clubhouse

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball was the furthest thing from White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman’s mind during the All-Star break.He spent much of it in the waiting room at Lurie Children’s Hospital with his wife, Eileen, while their 9-month-old daughter, Remi, had surgery to treat the cleft palate that had required her to use a feeding tube early in her young life.‘‘She’s doing well, but recovery’s tough,’’ Tauchman, a native of Palatine, said before the …Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

City officials, NASCAR seek better efficiency, financial impact in future Chicago Street Races

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CHICAGO (WGN) — City of Chicago officials met with NASCAR representatives Monday to discuss what a possible return of their Chicago Street Race could look like. "Everything they learned in the first two years, we all learn from our mistakes. And certainly they did too," Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) said. The meeting took place at City Hall, where alders and members of the mayor's office met NASCAR for what both sides said was a productive meeti…Nascar · Chicago See the Story

Design Evanston Pushes for Urban Design Commission - Evanston RoundTable

A rendering of the 31-story apartment building proposed for 605 Davis St. (at center). Campbell Coyle Real Estate is a partner on the project, and Campbell Coyle President Christopher Dillion supports the creation of an Urban Design Commission in Evanston. Credit: Vermilion Development, Campbell Coyle There is hope that by the end of this summer, Evanston’s City Council will approve the proposed Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan. New in …Evanston, Illinois · Evanston See the Story

Toddler Injured After Finding Gun in West Side Home

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

CHICAGO — A 2-year-old boy was injured Monday evening after finding an unsecured firearm inside a West Side residence, police said. Just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 400 block of North Lawndale Avenue. Police say the child found the gun in a bedroom. Moments later, an adult male inside the home heard a loud noise and found the child with a graze wound to his left wrist. The toddler was transported to Str…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

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