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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke listens during his trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (Antonio Perez/pool/Chicago Tribune) Jason Van Dyke Laquan McDonald

Van Dyke Trial Day 12: Jurors hear about Laquan McDonald's troubled past

The testimony by defense expert Dr. Shaku Teas appears to conflict with the police dashcam video of the shooting of Laquan McDonald.

By Andy Grimm and Jon Seidel

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City Hall

Green proposes doubling Animal Care budget to make Chicago no-kill city

7-20-2009----David R. Lee Animal Care Center at 2741 S. Western---New hours posted on doorway--People can drop off animals everyday but cannot adopt on Sundays and Mondays---Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze

To bankroll the expansion, Green proposed incentives for the widely-ignored dog license and a $10 "behavioral test” for dogs being licensed.

By Fran Spielman

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018 file photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ORG XMIT: WX103

Kavanaugh: I won't be bullied into withdrawing

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Woman shares 'horrific,' 'unprovoked' sexual assault from motorcyclist

"The police and comments on the [Facebook] page lead me to believe that this motorcyclist and his friends are ongoing problems in the neighborhood."

By Alice Yin

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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a press conference at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse after a Cook County judge overturned the convictions of 18 men who had drugs planted on them by a rogue band of Chicago police officers, Monday morning, Sept. 24, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

18 more convictions overturned in drug cases tied to corrupt Chicago cop

By Stefano Esposito

So far, 42 people have been exonerated in cases tied to Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts' decade of fabricated charges.

18 more convictions overturned in drug cases tied to corrupt Chicago cop

So far, 42 people have been exonerated in cases tied to Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts' decade of fabricated charges.

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47 dogs die after being groomed at PetSmart in past 10 years

By Associated Press

PetSmart does millions of groomings a year, so the deaths cited represent only a tiny fraction of the pets it works with.

47 dogs die after being groomed at PetSmart in past 10 years

PetSmart does millions of groomings a year, so the deaths cited represent only a tiny fraction of the pets it works with.

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The Grid: Exploring the Bridgeport neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Bridgeport has a vibrant arts scene, growing collection of Chinese restaurants, rich political history, lush green space and the Chicago White Sox.

Bridgeport is authentic. Creatives and young families are attracted to the artistic vibe, the hip, new spots and historic old-school ones. Hard work still gets rewarded here - as evidenced by the independent businesses at the heart of this neighborhood with a rich political history.

The Grid: Exploring the Bridgeport neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Bridgeport has a vibrant arts scene, growing collection of Chinese restaurants, rich political history, lush green space and the Chicago White Sox.

Samantha B. Spencer is making her cocktail that represents Chicago called Pears on Point on Sept. 19, 2018 at Untitled Super Club. | Eliza Davidson/Chicago Sun-Times

Mixologist's Chicago-inspired cocktail won her a trip to France

By Alexandra Arriaga

Spencer, who previously lived in New York, said Chicago gave her a greater opportunity as a woman of color to break into the bartending scene.

Samantha B. Spencer married her love of crafting cocktails and Hyde Park's Promontory Point to create a winning drink called Pears on Point. The masterpiece earned Spencer a trip to France.

Mixologist's Chicago-inspired cocktail won her a trip to France

By Alexandra Arriaga

Spencer, who previously lived in New York, said Chicago gave her a greater opportunity as a woman of color to break into the bartending scene.

Chicago Sports

Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 16-14 win vs. Cardinals

By Adam L. Jahns

From Mitch Trubisky's errant throws down the field to more quick screens, here five takeaways after watching the film of the Bears' win in Arizona.

Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 16-14 win vs. Cardinals

By Adam L. Jahns

From Mitch Trubisky's errant throws down the field to more quick screens, here five takeaways after watching the film of the Bears' win in Arizona.

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack signals at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ORG XMIT: RFOTK264

Good, bad and best: How the Bears fared in Week 3 vs. Cardinals

By Patrick Finley

Some weeks are better than others for the Bears. Here’s how three Bears fared in Sunday’s 16-14 win against the Cardinals:

Good, bad and best: How the Bears fared in Week 3 vs. Cardinals

By Patrick Finley

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - AUGUST 30: Jeremy Larkin #28 of the Northwestern Wildcats runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first quarter of a game at Ross-Ade Stadium on August 30, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775183586

Northwestern RB Jeremy Larkin retires from football due to neck injury

By Satchel Price

The Northwestern running back will retire from the sport effective immediately after being diagnosed with a back condition.

Northwestern RB Jeremy Larkin retires from football due to neck injury

By Satchel Price

Chicago White Sox broadcaster Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson waves to fans during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXS119

He gone: Ken Harrelson calls final game for White Sox

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Ken Harrelson called his final game for the White Sox. It was an emotional finish for the iconic broadcaster. ''And this ballgame is ovah," he said.

He gone: Ken Harrelson calls final game for White Sox

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Chicago hoops stand-out Markese Jacobs stars in new Nike ad

By Michael O'Brien

High flying, athletic player says it was his leadership skills that drew attention from shoe giant.

Chicago hoops stand-out Markese Jacobs stars in new Nike ad

By Michael O'Brien

Crime

Police investigate a shooting about 11:45 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 in the 1300 block of West Hastings Ave. in Chicago. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

31 shot — 2 killed — over weekend in Chicago

By David Struett

The weekend's first homicide happened Saturday night, ending a day when 12 other people were wounded in shootings.

31 shot — 2 killed — over weekend in Chicago

By David Struett

The weekend's first homicide happened Saturday night, ending a day when 12 other people were wounded in shootings.

Chicago Police investigate in the 5900 block of South Western, where an 18-year-old woman and 24-year-old man were both shot early Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

8 shot, 1 killed in Sunday shootings throughout Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

The only homicide occurred when a 43-year-old man was shot to death at 1:27 p.m. in the Rosemoor neighborhood on the Far South Side.

8 shot, 1 killed in Sunday shootings throughout Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

Driver sought in fatal Pulaski Park hit-and-run

By David Struett

The silver Dodge Charger sustained extensive front-end damage about 5:20 p.m. Sunday when it struck a 67-year-old man.

Driver sought in fatal Pulaski Park hit-and-run

By David Struett

4 Chicago men charged with Oak Lawn kidnapping

By Tom Schuba

The kidnapping was apparently retaliation for a stabbing that happened in the city.

4 Chicago men charged with Oak Lawn kidnapping

By Tom Schuba

Mayor, police announce deployment of nearly 100 more officers throughout city

By Taylor Hartz

87 new officers have been deployed to their first assignments in 10 city districts.

Mayor, police announce deployment of nearly 100 more officers throughout city

By Taylor Hartz

Politics

18 more convictions overturned in drug cases tied to corrupt Chicago cop

By Stefano Esposito

So far, 42 people have been exonerated in cases tied to Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts' decade of fabricated charges.

18 more convictions overturned in drug cases tied to corrupt Chicago cop

By Stefano Esposito

So far, 42 people have been exonerated in cases tied to Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts' decade of fabricated charges.

Senior White House Advisor David Axelrod, left, and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, enter the East Room for President Barack Obama's news conference at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Axelrod's prediction in mayor's race? His lips — and envelope — are sealed

By Michael Sneed

“I’ll give you two names ... predictions ... in a sealed envelope the day before or after the primary and we’ll see how close I came,” he told Sneed.

“I don’t want to be put in a position of handicapping candidates, especially at this juncture,” Axelrod told Sneed. “I’ll give you two names ... predictions ... in a sealed envelope the day before or after the primary and we’ll see how close I came.”

Axelrod's prediction in mayor's race? His lips — and envelope — are sealed

By Michael Sneed

FILE - In this July 13, 2018, file photo, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington. Rosenstein is denying a report in The New York Times that he suggested last year that he secretly record President Donald Trump in the White House to expose the chaos in the administration. Rosenstein says the story is “inaccurate and factually incorrect.” (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Rosenstein to meet Trump Thursday as job hangs in balance

By Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker | AP

President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein amid indications he was about to lose his job.

President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said Monday amid indications that Rosenstein was about to lose his job.

Rosenstein to meet Trump Thursday as job hangs in balance

By Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker | AP

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Both parties are grappling with tremendous political risks in the midst of an increasingly messy Supreme Court fight. Republicans risked alienating women, particularly in the nation’s suburbs, by embracing President Trump’s hand-picked nominee even after allegations surfaced of decades-old sexual misconduct. Democrats, who want to delay the high-stakes nomination, risked energizing complacent Republican voters should they play politics with the sensitive allegations.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) ORG XMIT: WX134

New calls for Kavanaugh to withdraw after 2nd misconduct claim by classmate

By Sun-Times Staff and Associated Press

A Yale classmate of Kavanaugh’s, Deborah Ramirez, recalls a dormitory party gone awry and a drunken incident that she wants the FBI to investigate.

In a piece on newyorker.com, Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer report that Senate Democrats are investigating a new allegation against Kavanaugh. A Yale classmate of Kavanaugh’s, Deborah Ramirez, recalls a dormitory party gone awry and a drunken incident that she wants the FBI to investigate.

New calls for Kavanaugh to withdraw after 2nd misconduct claim by classmate

By Sun-Times Staff and Associated Press

Mike Quigley, 5th Congressional District candidate and incumbent. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Quigley not running for Chicago mayor: 'I don’t make this choice lightly'

By Lynn Sweet

“Chicago’s challenges require all of our attention as well as the vision and grit of a new mayor,” Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., said.

Quigley not running for Chicago mayor: 'I don’t make this choice lightly'

By Lynn Sweet

Obituaries

Gus G. Boznos, a founder of Par-King, dubbed Taj Mahal of mini-golf, dies at 92

By Maureen O'Donnell

One patron said Gus Boznos' Par-King mini-golf was where "I can see Lady Liberty, Mount Rushmore and a weird psychedelic pumpkin all before curfew.”

Gus G. Boznos, a founder of Par-King, dubbed Taj Mahal of mini-golf, dies at 92

By Maureen O'Donnell

One patron said Gus Boznos' Par-King mini-golf was where "I can see Lady Liberty, Mount Rushmore and a weird psychedelic pumpkin all before curfew.”

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

By Maureen O'Donnell

Laverne Burnett owned the most Harold's Chicken shacks. "He’s been in business longer and has more stores,” said CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod.

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

By Maureen O'Donnell

No, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer were not photographed in a museum. They are pictured in one of five galleries of their Winnetka home that contain their large art collection.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

By Maureen O'Donnell

Buddy Mayer and her husband Robert "collected boldly, learning from dealers, but trusting their instincts,” said their family art curator Marla Hand.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

By Maureen O'Donnell

Bud Gillespie, exec who took idyllic teenage road trip with Kurt Vonnegut, dies

By Maureen O'Donnell

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” biographer Ginger Strand says.

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” said Ginger Strand, author of "The Brothers Vonnegut.” "