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The woman said a night of dinner and drinks with old friends turned into a nightmare when Winner showed up uninvited and, ultimately, raped her.

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Emanuel cautions fellow Democrats to drop impeachment talk

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, center, speaks at a news conference Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Chicago. Emanuel said the outcome of the U.S. presidential election will not impact Chicago's commitment as a sanctuary city for immigrants. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford) ORG XMIT: ILMG102

Anger aside, Emanuel noted that impeachment “is a legal, constitutional standard. When we get to it, we collectively as a country will know it.”

By Fran Spielman

Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan spoke to the City Club of Chicago, at the University Club of Chicago Wednesday afternoon. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Madigan still deciding whether to hit or pass on marijuana legalization

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Sun-Times newsroom March 27, 2018. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Imagine Chicago without the Sun-Times: An urgent appeal

Until now, we’ve offered our online content for free. But we can no longer afford to operate our business this way. Today, we’re launching a digital-subscription model — key to our long-term strategy to become profitable.

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A stretch of potholes along Wacker drive. | Alex Wroblewski/Sun-Times

MAP: City outlines 200 miles of streets that will be repaved this year

MAP: City outlines 200 miles of streets that will be repaved this year

The city plans to repave roughly 275 miles of streets in 2018, according to the mayor’s office.

The city plans to repave roughly 275 miles of streets in 2018, according to the mayor’s office.

Cook County Jail at 2700 S California Ave. | Santiago Covarrubias/Sun-Times

Inmate gets 15 years for hiring undercover cop to kill witnesses in his case

Inmate gets 15 years for hiring undercover cop to kill witnesses in his case

A Cook County Jail inmate was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for soliciting an undercover cop to kill two witnesses in his case.

A Cook County Jail inmate was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for soliciting an undercover cop to kill two witnesses in his case.

Chicago Sports

How a failed bunt and stranded runner led to the biggest meeting in Cubs history

By Gordon Wittenmyer

As the Cubs return to Cleveland for the first time since Game 7 in 2016, many expect flashbacks to the meeting that night near the weight room.

As the Cubs return to Cleveland for the first time since Game 7 in 2016, many expect flashbacks to the meeting that night near the weight room.

How a failed bunt and stranded runner led to the biggest meeting in Cubs history

By Gordon Wittenmyer

As the Cubs return to Cleveland for the first time since Game 7 in 2016, many expect flashbacks to the meeting that night near the weight room.

As the Cubs return to Cleveland for the first time since Game 7 in 2016, many expect flashbacks to the meeting that night near the weight room.

DENVER, CO - APRIL 21: Starting pitcher Yu Darvish #11 of the Chicago Cubs sits in the dugout after leaving the game in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 21, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775135544

Why aren't Cubs making excuses for Yu Darvish the way they did for Jake Arrieta?

By Rick Morrissey

Why aren't Cubs making excuses for Yu Darvish the way they did for Jake Arrieta?

By Rick Morrissey

Chicago White Sox's Yoan Moncada celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Avisail Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ORG XMIT: CXS118

Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada have big nights to back Carson Fulmer in Sox' 10-4 win

By Chris Kuc

Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada have big nights to back Carson Fulmer in Sox' 10-4 win

By Chris Kuc

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech defender Tremaine Edmunds (49) rushes North Carolina quarterback Brandon Harris (6) during the first half in an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Edmunds is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File) ORG XMIT: VAROA2-1

First-and-10: If Bears want a playmaker at 8, defense likely the only way to go

First-and-10: If Bears want a playmaker at 8, defense likely the only way to go

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (58) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez) ORG XMIT: TXRR105

White Sox' Miguel Gonzalez goes on disabled list

By Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox' Miguel Gonzalez goes on disabled list

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Crime

Off-duty suburban detective shot in Chatham robbery

By David Struett

Darryl Hope, a detective with south suburban Dolton Police Department, was shot during an apparent robbery as he returned home from work early Monday.

Darryl Hope, a detective with south suburban Dolton Police Department, was shot during an apparent robbery as he returned home from work early Monday.

Off-duty suburban detective shot in Chatham robbery

By David Struett

Darryl Hope, a detective with south suburban Dolton Police Department, was shot during an apparent robbery as he returned home from work early Monday.

Darryl Hope, a detective with south suburban Dolton Police Department, was shot during an apparent robbery as he returned home from work early Monday.

Police officer looks at a white car that was shot up at the scene where a person was shot near Pulaski and Wilcox, Sunday night. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

11 shot, 1 fatally, in Sunday gun violence across Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

11 shot, 1 fatally, in Sunday gun violence across Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

Shooter killed man in 2015 for selling weed on his 'territory': prosecutors

Shooter killed man in 2015 for selling weed on his 'territory': prosecutors

Police tape at an armored car robbery. | Brian Jackson~Sun-Times

14 charged in FBI drug sting on West Side

By Sun-Times Wire

14 charged in FBI drug sting on West Side

By Sun-Times Wire

Man critically injured in Uptown stabbing, 1 person being questioned

By Taylor Hartz

Man critically injured in Uptown stabbing, 1 person being questioned

By Taylor Hartz

Politics

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, center, speaks at a news conference Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Chicago. Emanuel said the outcome of the U.S. presidential election will not impact Chicago's commitment as a sanctuary city for immigrants. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford) ORG XMIT: ILMG102

Emanuel cautions fellow Democrats to drop impeachment talk

By Fran Spielman

Anger aside, Emanuel noted that impeachment “is a legal, constitutional standard. When we get to it, we collectively as a country will know it.”

Anger aside, Emanuel noted that impeachment “is a legal, constitutional standard. When we get to it, we collectively as a country will know it.”

Emanuel cautions fellow Democrats to drop impeachment talk

By Fran Spielman

Anger aside, Emanuel noted that impeachment “is a legal, constitutional standard. When we get to it, we collectively as a country will know it.”

Anger aside, Emanuel noted that impeachment “is a legal, constitutional standard. When we get to it, we collectively as a country will know it.”

Re-elected party boss, Madigan looks to future: ‘I'm a very young 76 years old’

By Tina Sfondeles

Re-elected party boss, Madigan looks to future: ‘I'm a very young 76 years old’

By Tina Sfondeles

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan outlines a lawsuit against Champaign-based Suburban Express Inc., alleging the transportation company discriminated against customers on the basis of race, national origin and religion, during a press conference at the Thompson Center, Monday morning, April 23, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Bus company faces civil rights lawsuit after email pitch slams Chinese students

Bus company faces civil rights lawsuit after email pitch slams Chinese students

Board of Ed to consider charter school changes to names, locations, managers

By Lauren FitzPatrick

Board of Ed to consider charter school changes to names, locations, managers

By Lauren FitzPatrick

Emanuel finally breaks silence about Madigan, Quinn sexual harassment scandal

By Fran Spielman

Emanuel finally breaks silence about Madigan, Quinn sexual harassment scandal

By Fran Spielman

Obituaries

George (papa bear) Halas, and his latest bear he had signed Up, Bob Pickens. Morrison has story

Bob Pickens, former Bear who was among first black Olympic wrestlers, dead at 75

By Maureen O'Donnell

Bob Pickens wrestled in the Olympics, played for the Bears and was a businessman, Chicago Park District commissioner and Big Ten football referee.

Chicago Park District commissioner and Big 10 football referee.

Bob Pickens, former Bear who was among first black Olympic wrestlers, dead at 75

By Maureen O'Donnell

Chicago Park District commissioner and Big 10 football referee.

Chicago Park District commissioner and Big 10 football referee.

Renowned sportswriter Bill Nack, dead at 77, wrote classic book on Secretariat

By Maureen O'Donnell

Renowned sportswriter Bill Nack, dead at 77, wrote classic book on Secretariat

By Maureen O'Donnell

Aaron Elster, who kept Holocaust memories alive via 3-D hologram, dead at 86

By Maureen O'Donnell

Aaron Elster, who kept Holocaust memories alive via 3-D hologram, dead at 86

By Maureen O'Donnell

Irfan Ahmad Khan, Islamic scholar who promoted interfaith ties, dead at 86

By Maureen O'Donnell

Irfan Ahmad Khan, Islamic scholar who promoted interfaith ties, dead at 86

By Maureen O'Donnell

Gold Coast real estate broker, philanthropist Gabrielle Weisberg has died at 60

By Maureen O'Donnell

Gold Coast real estate broker, philanthropist Gabrielle Weisberg has died at 60

By Maureen O'Donnell

Entertainment

Pat and Amy Tomasulo photographed in their home. April 2018. |Eliza Davidson

Amy and Pat Tomasulo proving laughter (and love) really can be the best medicine

The couple’s resolve includes a daily emotional and mental battle against a very isolating disease.

The couple’s resolve includes a daily emotional and mental battle against a very isolating disease.

Amy and Pat Tomasulo proving laughter (and love) really can be the best medicine

The couple’s resolve includes a daily emotional and mental battle against a very isolating disease.

The couple’s resolve includes a daily emotional and mental battle against a very isolating disease.

Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations announced, include non-binary performance nods

By Miriam Di Nunzio

Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations announced, include non-binary performance nods

By Miriam Di Nunzio

Auditorium Theatre to premiere ABT, Eifman works in 2018-19 season

By Darel Jevens

Auditorium Theatre to premiere ABT, Eifman works in 2018-19 season

By Darel Jevens

THE HANDMAID'S TALE -- The drama series, based on the award-winning, best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander’s household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world. In this terrifying society where one wrong word could end her life, Offred navigates between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. Ann Dowd, shown. (Photo by:Jill Greenberg/Hulu)

Quitting med school sent Ann Dowd on path to 'Handmaid's Tale'

By C.L. Gaber | For the Sun-Times

Quitting med school sent Ann Dowd on path to 'Handmaid's Tale'

By C.L. Gaber | For the Sun-Times

Woman peacefully sleeping in bed at night

Ask the Doctors: Ensure optimal health by creating sleep schedule

By Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Ask the Doctors: Ensure optimal health by creating sleep schedule

By Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Chicago News

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The Watchdogs

THE WATCHDOGS: Two contracts that Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration awarded to Rossi Contracts for work at O’Hare and Midway airports have ballooned in cost from $37.5 million to $67.3 million. Seen here is Rossi Contractors' facility in Northlake.

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