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Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
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White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says
Domínguez, 31, played for Baltimore and Toronto last year, going 4-4 with a 3.16 ERA and two saves in 67 games.
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Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
It asks for a swath of information about money flowing to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.
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UPDATE: Illinois surgeon pleads not guilty to the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, where McKee was working at the time of his arrest, declined to provide specific information on the dates of his employment.
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Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extends by two weeks a temporary one issued earlier this month that blocked the federal government from holding back the money from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
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Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader
Defense attorneys said the government didn’t show any evidence against Espinoza Martinez who sent the messages as “neighborhood gossip” after coming home from work and unwinding with beers.
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Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
Fall executive order required most state agencies to identify ways to reserve funds.
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ABC to air 3 regular-season MLB games, including Cubs vs. Giants, Cubs vs. Cardinals
he games on ABC are part of ESPN's three-year rights agreement with Major League Baseball that takes effect this season.
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Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season
“There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. “We go back to square one. We’re back at the bottom again. That’s really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you’re probably missing the big picture.”
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Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Federal prosecutors initially referred to Espinoza Martinez as a “ranking member” of the Latin Kings, but prosecutors' lack of evidence led U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow to bar testimony on the Chicago street gang at trial.
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Kyle Tucker joins Dodgers with $240M deal, eyes LA’s third straight World Series championship
Kyle Tucker wore No. 30 for most of his career with the Houston Astros and during his lone season with the Chicago Cubs last year.
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‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
Pritzker and Raoul say year has been marked by uncertainty that harms people’s lives
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Illinois’ Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand
“I feel terrible for Kylan,” coach Brad Underwood said Tuesday.
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Jurors selected in trial for alleged murder-for-hire plot of Border Patrol leader in Chicago
Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, faces one count of murder-for-hire.
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Warren Buffett’s successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway’s 325 million Kraft Heinz shares
Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name brand food giant that Buffett helped create back in 2015.
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A former flight attendant posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, US authorities say
The indictment did not identify the airlines except to say they are based in Honolulu, Chicago and Fort Worth, Texas.
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The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
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House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
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Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson
“To bring life, to bring joy, to bring excitement, to being a Chicago Bears fan, to be able to cheer for us,” Williams said Monday.
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Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Toews waved and patted his heart as he was showered with cheers and chants of “Jonny! Jonny!” during a timeout in the first period. It was his first game at the United Center since he signed with the Jets on July 1.
