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Police on the scene of a shooting at Mercy Hospital. | ABC7 Chicago

Gunman dead; Chicago cop, 3 others in critical in Mercy Hospital shooting

Witnesses describe a woman being shot in the parking lot, then a gunman shot at police cars as they drove in to hospital.

By Sam Charles and Stefano Esposito and Matthew Hendrickson and Luke Wilusz

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City Hall

‘Now the games begin’: Five officially enter mayor’s race — 13 more to go?

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, attorney Jerry Joyce and activist Catherine Brown D'Tycoon were among those who filed nominating signatures for the mayor’s race on Monday morning.

By Mitch Dudek and Tina Sfondeles

Obama gets virtual-reality tour of his Presidential Center at foundation summit

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 28: Signage and window vents are seen at the Blommer Chocolate Company November 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. With the smell of chocolate that the Blommer plant emits, the EPA has cited the chocolate producer with alleged violations of the agency's clean-air act. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Blommer Chocolate sold for $750 million

Fuji Oil Holding Inc., a Japanese company and "global leader in oil and fat ingredients" in the food industry, is to buy the family-owned business.

By Stefano Esposito

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Man charged with bringing gun to Soldier Field during Bears, Vikings game

By Matthew Hendrickson

Security at Soldier Field was alerted to the gun about 7:25 p.m. when 57-year-old Levi Flemister walked through a metal detector at the stadium.

Man charged with bringing gun to Soldier Field during Bears, Vikings game

Security at Soldier Field was alerted to the gun about 7:25 p.m. when 57-year-old Levi Flemister walked through a metal detector at the stadium.

Rolling Stones tour headed to Chicago's Soldier Field

By Miriam Di Nunzio

The band brings its No Filter stadium tour to the Windy City in June 2019.

Rolling Stones tour headed to Chicago's Soldier Field

The band brings its No Filter stadium tour to the Windy City in June 2019.

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Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Eddie Olczyk skates on the United Center ice as he's honored with "One More Shift" prior to the Blackhawks' NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) ORG XMIT: CXA101

Blackhawks honor Eddie Olczyk on 'Hockey Fights Cancer' night at United Center

By Madeline Kenney

Before the Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Eddie Olczyk was honored with "One More Shift."

Blackhawks honor Eddie Olczyk on 'Hockey Fights Cancer' night at United Center

By Madeline Kenney

Before the Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Eddie Olczyk was honored with "One More Shift."

The Grid: Exploring the Pilsen neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

From colorful Mexican-themed murals to the smell of fresh tortillas, carnitas, coffee and pan dulce. Pilsen is a sensory overload in every way!

From colorful Mexican-themed murals to the smell of fresh tortillas, carnitas, coffee and pan dulce. Pilsen is a sensory overload in every way! Founded by Bohemians, Pilsen is now a thriving community of mostly Mexican-Americans who own welcoming restaurants and charming shops.

The Grid: Exploring the Pilsen neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

From colorful Mexican-themed murals to the smell of fresh tortillas, carnitas, coffee and pan dulce. Pilsen is a sensory overload in every way!

Chicago Sports

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears leads a celebration boat after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192713

From Mitch Trubisky's success on third downs to Akiem Hicks' big day, here are five takeaways from the Bears' 25-20 win against the Vikings.

Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 25-20 win against the Vikings

By Adam L. Jahns

Simeon's Alante Brown (3) breaks a long run for a touchdown as the Wolverines defeat Lincoln-Way West, New Lenox, llinois, November 3, 2018. | Allen Cunningham / for Chicago Sun-Times

Simeon parents, alumni sue IHSA over 'blantant cheating' in loss to Nazareth

By Michael O'Brien

Simeon alumni and parents file lawsuit after a playoff game against Nazareth filled with controversial calls.

Simeon parents, alumni sue IHSA over 'blantant cheating' in loss to Nazareth

By Michael O'Brien

Injured Bulls wing Denzel Valentine to have likely season-ending ankle surgery

By Joe Cowley

In what started off as a "few week" training camp injury is now likely the end of the season for Valentine, who will now undergo left ankle surgery.

Injured Bulls wing Denzel Valentine to have likely season-ending ankle surgery

By Joe Cowley

Bears players hand out turkeys to families ahead of Thanksgiving

By Madeline Kenney

Bears kicker Cody Parkey and punter Pat O'Donnell handed out turkeys at the YWCA in Gurnee as part of the players' social justice initiative.

Bears players hand out turkeys to families ahead of Thanksgiving

By Madeline Kenney

Crime

Gunman dead; Chicago cop, 3 others in critical in Mercy Hospital shooting

By Sam Charles and Stefano Esposito and Matthew Hendrickson and Luke Wilusz

Witnesses describe a woman being shot in the parking lot, then a gunman shot at police cars as they drove in to hospital.

Gunman dead; Chicago cop, 3 others in critical in Mercy Hospital shooting

By Sam Charles and Stefano Esposito and Matthew Hendrickson and Luke Wilusz

Witnesses describe a woman being shot in the parking lot, then a gunman shot at police cars as they drove in to hospital.

Chicago police investigate a scene where three people where wounded in a shooting Friday night in the 3400 block of West Ohio Street. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

21 shot — 2 killed — in weekend gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

In the weekend's first shooting, three men were wounded Friday night by gunfire that left over 70 bullet casings strewn across East Garfield Park.

21 shot — 2 killed — in weekend gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago police and fire department respond to the scene of a person shot and killed Sunday morning in the 5200 block of South Artesian, in the Gage Park neighborhood. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Husband shot dead in front of wife in Gage Park, cops say

By David Struett

They arrived at their destination in the 5200 block of South Artesian Avenue and a male inside the truck flashed a gang sign, according to police.

Husband shot dead in front of wife in Gage Park, cops say

By David Struett

2 people were shot on the 2800 west block of 21st this morning. They were transported in serious to critical conditions to local hospitals. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

Shots fired at party bus wound 2 on I-94

By David Struett

Two men on a party bus were shot and wounded early Saturday on the I-94 Expressway just outside of Chicago.

Shots fired at party bus wound 2 on I-94

By David Struett

Man avoids bullets in Back of the Yards shooting, reinjures old gunshot wound

By Taylor Hartz

The 30-year-old was shot in his abdomen.

Man avoids bullets in Back of the Yards shooting, reinjures old gunshot wound

By Taylor Hartz

Politics

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

In threat to Pelosi, 16 Dems say they'll back new leadership

By Alan Fram | Associated Press

The battle pits the party's largely liberal and diverse membership backing Pelosi against a small group of mostly moderate, male lawmakers.

Sixteen Democrats who've opposed Nancy Pelosi's quest to become speaker released a letter Monday saying they will vote for "new leadership" when the House picks its leaders in January, posing a threat to her effort to lead her party's House majority in the next Congress.

In threat to Pelosi, 16 Dems say they'll back new leadership

By Alan Fram | Associated Press

An anti-migrant demonstrator is surrounded by the press as she argues with a woman during a protest against the presence of thousands of Central American migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Protesters accused the migrants of being messy, ungrateful and a danger to Tijuana; complained about how the caravan forced its way into Mexico, calling it an "invasion," and voiced worries that their taxes might be spent to care for the group as they wait possibly months to apply for U.S. asylum. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

US closes busiest Mexico border crossing for several hours

By Associated Press

The United States closed off northbound traffic for several hours Monday at the busiest border crossing with Mexico to install new security barriers.

US closes busiest Mexico border crossing for several hours

By Associated Press

CNN's Jim Acosta speaks to journalists on the North Lawn upon returning back to the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the White House to immediately return Acosta’s credentials. He found that Acosta was “irreparably harmed” and dismissed the government’s argument that CNN could send another reporter in Acosta’s place to cover the White House. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

White House to restore Acosta's pass, with a warning

By David Bauder and Catherine Lucey | AP

Reporters would be permitted one question each if called upon at news conferences and allowed follow-ups only at the discretion of the president.

The Trump administration on Monday abruptly dropped its effort to bar CNN reporter Jim Acosta from the White House, but warned he could have his credentials pulled again if he doesn't follow guidelines governing journalists' behavior.