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    Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with lead wins for two shows▼Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with lead acting wins for 2 shows✉newsCultureTelevision9 d ago

    Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has made Emmy Awards history by winning lead acting honours for two different shows. The achievement, reported by ABC7 Chicago, marks a rare double in television awards, cementing Rhys's reputation following his acclaimed performances in series drama. The news is being widely shared as one of the standout stories of this year's Emmys.

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    Idaho church body identified as suspect in 1982 Tylenol killings●Man found dead in Idaho church 40 years ago linked to 1982 Tylenol poisonings▶youtubeWorldReligion474.9K5 d ago

    Authorities have identified a man found dead in an Idaho church roughly 40 years ago and linked him to the 1982 Chicago-area Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people and triggered a national panic. The cold-case connection revives one of America's most infamous unsolved crimes, prompting fresh discussion of the deaths, the tampering scare that reshaped drug packaging, and how investigators finally made the link decades later.

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    Bears rout Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football▼Eagles-Bears on 'Monday Night Football': What We Learned from Chicago's 27-7 win over Philadelphia✉newsSportFootball7 d ago

    The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 in a Monday Night Football matchup, a lopsided result that stands out given both teams' prominence in the NFC picture. Coverage is focused on what the blowout reveals about each side, with Chicago's dominance on both sides of the ball and Philadelphia's struggles drawing the bulk of the analysis and reaction.

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    The Chicago White Sox took a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series, with Seiya Murakami delivering a timely hit as the team moved within one win of advancing. Meanwhile, Riku Nishida, left off the playoff roster, has joined the club as a reserve for the series, saying the team's rise was evident last year thanks to the growth of its young prospects.

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery has broken MLB's single-season strikeout record, fanning for the 224th time this season. The rookie's historic mark tops the previous high, underscoring a difficult first full year at the plate for a player the White Sox viewed as a key piece of their rebuild. Sports outlets are highlighting the record as one of the more dubious milestones of the season.

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    The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears meet on Monday Night Football in NFL Week 3, drawing heavy attention from fans and bettors. Preview coverage and expert picks have focused on betting odds, player props and daily fantasy lineups for the matchup. One report of Chicago's 27-7 win over Philadelphia is also circulating, adding to the buzz around the game.

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    New suspect emerges in unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders▼Possible suspect with deep ties to L.A. emerges in unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders✉newsWorldCrime8 d ago

    A possible suspect with deep ties to Los Angeles has emerged in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders, the Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people after cyanide-laced capsules were placed in Extra-Strength Tylenol bottles. The case, which led to sweeping tamper-proof packaging laws, has never produced charges, and any newly identified suspect would represent one of the biggest developments in the decades-old investigation.

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    Federal Agent Oversight Still a Struggle a Year After Operation Midway Blitz▼Keeping federal agents in check still a challenge one year after Operation Midway Blitz✉newsWorldImmigration9 d ago

    A year after Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration enforcement push in the Chicago area, oversight of federal agents remains a persistent problem. Reporting from Chicago notes that holding agents accountable for their conduct during enforcement operations has proven difficult, with few clear mechanisms in place to check their actions as the operation's legacy is reassessed.

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    Bears face undefeated Eagles on Monday Night Football without Caleb Williams●NFL Monday Night Football preview: Bears, without QB Caleb Williams, try to beat undefeated Eagles✉newsSportSports8 d ago

    The Chicago Bears are preparing to take on the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football without quarterback Caleb Williams. With Williams unavailable, Chicago must find a way to move the ball against one of the league's few unbeaten teams. The matchup draws attention as an underdog test on primetime, with the Bears trying to pull off an upset despite missing their starting quarterback.

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    Demonstrators hold vigil outside Broadview ICE facility after Operation Midway Blitz anniversary▼ICE agents in Chicago area: Demonstrators hold peaceful vigil outside Broadview ICE facility 1 year after Operation Midway Blitz✉newsWorldImmigration9 d ago

    Demonstrators gathered for a peaceful vigil outside the Broadview ICE facility in the Chicago area, marking one year since Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration enforcement operation carried out by ICE agents in the region. The gathering highlighted ongoing local opposition to immigration raids and detentions, with community members and activists continuing to voice concern over enforcement tactics one year on.

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    Eagles aim to stay unbeaten against Bears▼Bears vs. Eagles preview: Philadelphia looks to remain unbeaten against Caleb Williams-less Chicago✉newsSportFootball8 d ago

    The Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears with a chance to keep their perfect record intact. Chicago will be without quarterback Caleb Williams for the matchup, a significant blow to the Bears' offense as they prepare to take on one of the NFL's strongest teams. Coverage centers on whether Philadelphia can maintain its winning streak.

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    Padres beat Cubs in MLB wild card series opener▼パドレス 対 カブスGgoogleJP20K5 d ago

    The San Diego Padres took the opening game of the MLB wild card series against the Chicago Cubs, with Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting a first-pitch leadoff home run and Manny Machado also starring. Japanese fans followed Yu Darvish's teammates closely: reliever Kazuki Matsui pitched a scoreless eighth inning, while Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki managed only one hit, leaving Chicago on the brink of elimination.

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    The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are meeting in the American League Division Series as the MLB playoffs get underway. Both teams have announced their ALDS rosters, with the White Sox making just one change to theirs. Coverage includes live scores, predictions and odds, plus guides on how to watch the Division Series games, even for free.

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    White Sox to Face Astros in AL Wild Card Series●White Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clash✉newsSportBaseball8 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash, when Houston eliminated Chicago in the AL Division Series. The matchup renews one of the more recent playoff rivalries in baseball, with the White Sox looking for a different outcome against a Houston team with a long track record of October success.

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    California church death linked to Tylenol murders suspect●California man who died in a church may be Tylenol murders suspect✉newsWorldReligion9 d ago

    Authorities are examining whether a California man who died inside a church may have been responsible for the 1982 Tylenol murders, the unsolved Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people and transformed US drug packaging. Investigators have spent decades pursuing leads in the case, and the new identification could mark a major breakthrough.

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    Trump set to appear at Presidents Cup at Medinah●Trump appears Sunday at the Presidents Cup golf tournament in suburban Medinah✉newsSportGolf9 d ago

    President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Presidents Cup golf tournament on Sunday at Medinah Country Club in Chicago's suburbs. The event, one of golf's marquee team competitions between the United States and an international side, will have added security and attention with a sitting president on site during the final day of play.

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    California scientist named as possible Tylenol murders suspect▼California scientist emerges as possible Tylenol murders suspect✉newsWorldCrime8 d ago

    A California-based scientist has emerged as a possible suspect in the 1982 Chicago Tylenol killings, the unsolved poisoning deaths of seven people who took cyanide-laced extra-strength capsules. The cold case has drawn renewed attention after the name surfaced in reporting, reviving debate over one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes and the investigation that followed.

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    Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas has been named a finalist for one of baseball's most prestigious awards, according to Sports Illustrated. The recognition comes as Vargas and the White Sox prepare for the postseason, with the player speaking to MLB.com about preparations for the Wild Card round. Baseball fans and analysts are also citing his name in home run prop picks ahead of upcoming playoff matchups.

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    Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks center and one of the NHL's most closely followed young players, is a top trending search topic in the United States. The surrounding hockey news cycle includes fantasy-relevant updates such as Jordan Greenway being on track for the season opener, but no specific Bedard development has been confirmed. Interest in the star forward remains high as the new NHL season approaches.

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    A shooting described by NBC 5 Chicago as isolated prompted a heavy police response at Oakbrook Center Mall in Oak Brook, Illinois. Officers flooded the shopping center after the incident, and authorities indicated no wider threat to shoppers. The mall is one of the Chicago area's busiest retail destinations, making any incident there high-profile.

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    Art Institute of Chicago Returns Metzinger Painting▼Art Institute of Chicago Returns Jean Metzinger’s 1913 Woman with a Fan✉newsCultureArt8 d ago

    The Art Institute of Chicago has returned Jean Metzinger's 1913 painting Woman with a Fan, in what is being reported as a restitution case. The museum, one of the United States' leading art institutions, is parting with a work by the French Cubist painter. Details about the painting's provenance and the recipient of the return have not been disclosed in initial reports, and further specifics are expected to emerge.

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    Last-minute push to extract more from Chicago's $2.53B parking meter deal●Inside the last-minute push to squeeze more from Stonepeak’s $2.53B parking meter deal✉newsBusiness8 d ago

    Crain's Chicago Business reports on a last-minute effort to squeeze more value from Stonepeak's $2.53 billion deal related to Chicago's parking meters, a system famously leased out under a long-term 2008 agreement. The report details negotiations and maneuvering around terms of the arrangement, which has long been criticized as one of the city's most unfavorable financial deals.

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    California chemist who died in church may be Tylenol murders suspect▼California chemist who died in a church may be Tylenol murders suspect✉newsWorldReligion9 d ago

    New reporting identifies a California chemist who died in a church as a possible suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, the unsolved Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people and led to sweeping changes in product packaging. The development renews attention on one of America's most notorious cold cases, with investigators and commentators weighing whether the identification finally offers an answer decades later.

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    White Sox fall to last-place Rockies in wild card race blow▼MLB: Colorado 9 Chicago W Sox 6 (F) COL 58-103; CHW 83-78 … https://www. mlb.com/news/white-sox-al-wild -card-berth-lossMmastodonSportBaseball19 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox lost 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies, a result that damaged Chicago's chances at an American League wild card berth. The White Sox sit at 83-78 while the Rockies, owners of a 58-103 record, still managed the win. Fans and analysts are weighing what the stumble means for Chicago's postseason hopes.

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    Jose Altuve is drawing attention during the Houston Astros' series against the Chicago White Sox. One game moment saw a White Sox challenge over a shift violation upheld after Altuve threw out Sam Antonacci at first base. Commentators are also asking whether the veteran second baseman can rediscover his past postseason form as the series unfolds.

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    Chicago Bulls Acquire Guard Buddy Hield●CHICAGO BULLS ACQUIRE BUDDY HIELD✉newsSportBasketball9 d ago

    The Chicago Bulls have acquired veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield, adding one of the NBA's most prolific three-point shooters to their roster. The move gives Chicago a proven perimeter scorer as the team continues reshaping its roster. Details of the full terms of the deal have not yet been widely reported.

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    Rome Odunze Mocked After Dropping Easy Touchdown Against Eagles▼Internet Roasts Rome Odunze For Dropping Easiest Touchdown Ever in Bears vs. Eagles✉newsTechnologyInternet7 d ago

    Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze dropped what fans are calling one of the easiest touchdown catches of the season during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The miss quickly became the subject of widespread mockery online, with fans and commentators roasting the wide receiver for the botched scoring opportunity in a high-profile matchup.

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    Chicago review praises Goodman Theatre's 'Dead Girl's Quinceañera'●Review: ‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera’ at Goodman Theatre turns an apparent abduction into a teenage caper✉newsCultureTheatre21 min ago

    The Goodman Theatre in Chicago is staging 'Dead Girl's Quinceañera', a new play the Chicago Tribune reviewed as a teenage caper built around an apparent abduction. The review highlights the production's tonal shift from dark premise to comic, youth-driven storytelling, drawing attention to the show as one of the notable new theatre offerings in the city right now.

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    Black Sox Scandal: Eight White Sox Players Indicted, September 28, 1920●"Eight Players On White Sox Team Indicted Today" September 28, 1920 # OTD # BlackSox # BaseballMmastodonSportBaseball28 d ago

    On this day in 1920, a grand jury indicted eight Chicago White Sox players for allegedly conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The scheme, which became known as the Black Sox Scandal, rocked baseball and led to the players being banned from the sport for life. It remains one of the most infamous episodes in American sports history.

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    Padres shut out Cubs 8-0 behind King's gem●Padres WIN! Shut out the Cubs 8-0. King goes 7 innings on 1 hit. Musgrove pitched the 9th, first game since Oct 2, 2024.MmastodonSportBaseball26 d ago

    The San Diego Padres blanked the Chicago Cubs 8-0. Michael King dominated, throwing seven innings while allowing just one hit, and Joe Musgrove made his first appearance since October 2, 2024, pitching the ninth inning. Fans celebrated the win as Game 2 of the series was set for 7pm PDT the next night.

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    White Sox complete stunning turnaround from 121 losses to playoffs●The moves that keyed '26 White Sox's incredible turnaround https://www. mlb.com/news/how-white-sox-wen t-from-121-lossesMmastodonSportBaseball18 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox have completed what MLB.com calls an unthinkable turnaround, reaching the playoffs in 2026 after three straight seasons of 100-plus losses, including a record-tying 121 defeats. The article breaks down the roster moves and decisions that keyed the revival of the South Siders, turning one of baseball's worst teams into a postseason club within two years.

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    NFL Week 4 Scores: Steelers Fall to Browns, Close Games Across League▼# NFL Week 4 Scores: Ended Games: # PIT 24 @ 27 # CLE # IND 30 @ 13 # WSH # NE 29 @ 26 # BUF # NYJ 12 @ 23 # CHI # JAX 2MmastodonSportFootball14 h ago

    Week 4 of the NFL season wrapped up with several close finishes. Cleveland edged Pittsburgh 27-24, New England lost a tight 29-26 contest to Buffalo, Chicago beat the Jets 23-12, and Jacksonville slipped past Cincinnati 22-17. Dallas topped Houston 34-30, the Giants beat Arizona 36-24, and Kansas City held off Las Vegas 30-27. Fans are reacting to the narrow margins and divisional upsets across the league.

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    The Vegas Golden Knights begin their tenth NHL season with a home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The matchup is drawing attention in the US as the league's new campaign gets underway, with the Knights framing the milestone season as one they feel ready for. Chicago arrives amid continued rebuilding around young star Connor Bedard.

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    Ravinia Festival, the summer music festival outside Chicago, has received a $38 million gift designated for its Martin Theatre. The donation, reported by OperaWire, is one of the larger recent gifts to a US performing arts venue and will support the theatre that hosts the festival's chamber and opera programming. The festival has not yet detailed how the funds will be used.

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    The moves behind the 2026 White Sox turnaround▼The moves that keyed '26 White Sox's incredible turnaround✉newsSportBaseball8 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox have staged a remarkable turnaround in 2026 after their historic losing seasons, and MLB.com credits a series of roster moves for the reversal. The report highlights the key decisions that transformed the club from last-place also-rans into a competitive team, drawing attention from baseball fans evaluating whether the rebuild can be sustained.

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    Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid Failed in First Round of Voting▼Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    Chicago was eliminated in the first round of International Olympic Committee voting for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a stunning early exit for the favoured US city. Rio de Janeiro went on to win the right to host the Games, becoming the first South American Olympic host city.

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    Three women killed in apparent random spree; suspect arrested▼3 women targeted in 'random' killing spree; police say man arrested after fleeing in victim's car✉newsWorldCrime4 h ago

    Three women have been killed in what authorities describe as a random killing spree. Police say a man has been arrested after he allegedly fled the scene in one of the victims' car. The attacks, apparently unprovoked, have drawn wide attention across ABC-owned station coverage in Los Angeles and Chicago. Investigators have not released details on a possible motive, and the victims' identities and the exact locations of the incidents have not been fully disclosed.

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    NFL Week 4: Colts, Patriots Among Sunday Winners●# NFL Week 4 Scores: Ended Games: # IND 30 @ 13 # WSH # NE 29 @ 26 # BUF # NYJ 12 @ 23 # CHI # JAX 22 @ 17 # CIN # ARI 2MmastodonSportSoccer11 d ago

    Week 4 of the NFL season delivered a full slate of close finishes. Indianapolis beat Washington 30-13, New England edged Buffalo 29-26, Chicago defeated the Jets 23-12, and Jacksonville edged Cincinnati 22-17. Other winners included the Giants, Eagles, Buccaneers, Ravens, Cowboys and Browns, with Pittsburgh falling 27-24 in Cleveland. Miami led Minnesota 9-3 in the late game.

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    Rays, White Sox take 2-0 ALDS leads in 2026 MLB playoffs▼2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch as Rays, White Sox take 2-0 ALDS leads✉newsSportSports13 h ago

    The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox have each taken 2-0 series leads in the American League Division Series, putting both one win away from the AL Championship Series. Coverage is focused on updated playoff brackets, series schedules, scores, and broadcast information as the divisional round continues.

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    Wrigley Field rooftop business barred from selling Cubs tickets▼Wrigley Field rooftop business can't sell tickets to Cubs games✉newsWorldLaw & Courts4 d ago

    A rooftop business overlooking Wrigley Field in Chicago has been blocked from selling tickets to Chicago Cubs games, according to ABC7 Chicago. The restriction affects one of the neighborhood rooftops that have long operated as an alternative way to watch games from outside the ballpark. The report has drawn attention in the Chicago area, though further details about the business involved and the reasons for the ban were not provided.