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Ida B. Wells awarded posthumous Pulitzer for reporting on lynchings of African Americans in Jim Crow South
"Considering the fact that she did not have the right to vote until well into her 50s, and she didn’t have any economic power, the only thing she really had was the truth," said Wells’ great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster.
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Man killed in midday Uptown shootout was targeting rival gang members: prosecutors
The shooting happened as a couple was nearby pushing their toddler in a stroller.
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Longtime Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley dead at 56: ‘A literal force of nature’
Mayor Shepley served as chief executive of the northwest suburban city for 21 years from 1999 until his death Sunday, making him its longest serving mayor. No cause of death was immediately given.
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Lightfoot rules out public safety cuts, but worried about state shortfall’s impact on state aid to Chicago
A die-hard baseball fan and Sox season ticket holder, Lightfoot said Chicago is "probably in, like the 4th-inning" of its fight against the coronavirus "in a very, very tough game that looks like it’s gonna go into extra innings."
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UN: US hasn’t shared evidence on alleged coronavirus origin
The comments come as the Trump administration has denounced both China and the U.N. health agency for alleged missteps in handling the outbreak that first emerged in the city of Wuhan and has now infected millions and killed at least 239,000 people.
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46 more Illinois deaths reported as daily COVID-19 case count hits 2,341
The state received 13,834 tests results Sunday. Monday’s new case count of 2,341 brings the state tally to 63,840 positive cases. The state now has lost 2,664 people to COVID-19.
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Krause’s blocked-buster had Pippen going out, McGrady coming in
Smitten with McGrady, the former Bulls general manager almost dealt Pippen in order to draft him before getting rejected by MJ.
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From the archives: Reliving episodes 5 and 6 of ‘The Last Dance’
Here’s how the Sun-Times originally reported some of the topics covered in episodes 5 and 6 of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance."
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The best of our best: Ranking the state’s No. 1 prospects over the last 20 years
Where the top prospects stack up, based on their college and pro careers.
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Podcast: ‘The Last Dance’ takes flight with Air Jordans but lands with gambling debts
Rick Telander and Richard Roeper are back with a discussion of Sunday’s premiere of "The Last Dance" Episodes 5 and 6.
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Were the Bears right to decline QB Mitch Trubisky’s option?
The Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash answer the Bears’ most pressing question of the week.
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How Natalie Wood lived: Documentary zooms in on the movie star’s films and family
The HBO film, produced and presented by her daughter, looks back at the actress’ career and romances but also hears from her widower, Robert Wagner, about that tragic night on the yacht.
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Chicago chefs sweep category in 2020 James Beard Award nominations
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the news came via an online ceremony on what would have been the date for the annual gala awards ceremony announcing the winners in Chicago at the Lyric Opera House.
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Dear Abby: Rude customers make difficult grocery work even worse
The stress of the coronavirus and the poor treatment on the job are wearing at a deli department clerk’s mental health.
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Menu planner: Chipotle honey-glazed salmon with pistachio butter will hit the spot
Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try.
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Jerry Seinfeld daring, dazed and bemused in new Netflix special
With his trademark cheery crankiness, the comedian holds forth about going out, getting out and dining out — and even performs a stunt.