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Globetrotters’ Thunder Law breaks Guinness Record for longest shot

By Sun-Times Wire

The Harlem Globetrotters’ Thunder Law broke the Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot, tossing one in from 109 feet, 9 inches. He broke the old record of 104 feet, 7 inches.

Law accomplished the feat at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, home of the Suns.

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Diamond O Block necklaces purchased by the late rapper King Von are among the mountain of evidence being used by federal prosecutors to target his alleged gang associates in a murder and racketeering case.

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O Block member admits lying to FBI to avoid testifying in FBG Duck murder trial

The gangbanger-turned-informant told his handler last month that he believed O Block was responsible for his brother’s death. On the stand this week, he admitted that he lied.

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The new Central Market at Midway Airport was unveiled Wednesday. It is part of the final phase of a $400 million modernization project.

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Central Market food and retail space lands at Midway Airport: ‘It represents the global city that we truly are’

The Central Market’s opening marked completion of the eight-year, $400 million Midway Modernization Program, which expanded security checkpoints and upgraded parking garages and concessions.

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Vehicle wanted in Chicago slaying crashes into Milwaukee school bus during police pursuit

A vehicle being pursued in Milwaukee crashed into a bus, injuring four people. The driver of the vehicle being chased was taken into custody.

By Associated Press

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Police kill pit bull who bit woman at Woodlawn apartment complex

Police on Tuesday were called to an apartment complex in the 6300 block of South King Drive where they found a pit bull with a gunshot wound biting a woman.

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Things to Do in Chicago Nov. 30-Dec. 6 — The Mix

The Joffrey ‘Nutcracker,’ Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, and a Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace are among the highlights in the week ahead.

By Mary Houlihan - For the Sun-Times