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Bears still hope for compensatory picks after meeting with Roger Goodell about Ian Cunningham situation

PHOENIX — Bears owner George McCaskey believes the organization held true to the spirit of the NFL’s diversity initiative and the letter of it in developing former executive Ian Cunningham, yet the league hasn’t awarded the team two compensatory third-round draft picks as part of the Falcons hiring

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White Sox jettison Rule 5 rookie Jedixson Paez after three outings

MIAMI — The White Sox designated Rule 5 Draft rookie Jedixson Paez for assignment Wednesday after just a couple of rough outings to start the 22-year-old reliever’s career, while the team picked up the contract of journeyman righty Lucas Sims from Triple-A Charlotte. Diamonds like Shane Smith and Mi

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Bears chairman George McCaskey fine with Ben Johnson ripping Packers — but knows 'you gotta back it up'

PHOENIX — Yes, Bears chairman George McCaskey was fine with coach Ben Johnson ripping the Packers. No, he wasn’t scandalized by Johnson cursing. “Ben and I have talked,” he said with a smile Wednesday. “We’re on the same page.” That’s the exact same phrasing, with the first name swapped out, that Jo

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Extra Extra: The doom loop is hitting Boston

Because it's too expensive and the scientists are losing their grants, here are your afternoon links: Run home from the club, SNAP incentives are heavily geared toward farmers markets, Trump says Kid Rock's helicopter flyby shouldn't have happened and more. [ more › ]

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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki will continue rehab at Double-A Knoxville

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who has missed the season’s first six games with a sprained right knee, will work out with Double-A Knoxville on Thursday, then begin a rehab assignment with the Smokies when they open their season Friday night. Manager Craig Counsell said Suzuki will play the outfield

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NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

Then Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani interacts with Pre-K students at Friends of Crown Heights Education Center on Nov. 13, 2025, in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. A new searchable map includes information on a program’s hours, location and whether free care is available. [ more › ]

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Review: Glen Hansard celebrates Chicago connection and community in heartfelt show at SPACE in Evanston

Every time Glen Hansard rolls through town, it feels like a big reunion with his extended Chicago Irish family. It’s loud and joyous, full of stories and inside jokes, and you just never know who’s going to show up. Tuesday night at SPACE, it was Songs: Ohia member Dan Sullivan. After Hansard and hi

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Chicagoans react to birthright citizenship arguments before the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court took up one of the term's most consequential cases, President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. Trump was in attendance.

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Lincoln Square Farmers Market Returning To Leland And Lincoln Parking Lot In May

The popular farmers market was forced to relocate a few blocks south in 2024 because of construction, but it returns to its former home this spring. The market will run Tuesdays and Thursdays through the fall.

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Jewish families prepare to celebrate Passover in challenging times

Amid steep challenges both in the U.S. and abroad, Jewish families will gather around their Seder tables Wednesday evening to celebrate the first night of Passover and the perseverance of their people. “I think the central essence of the holiday hasn’t changed: We as the Jewish community, just like

White Sox’ home opener pushed back to Friday due to heavy rain

A rainy forecast has washed out the White Sox’ home opener originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon against the Blue Jays. They’ll try to get it in on Friday at 1:10 p.m. instead. Parking lots will open at 10 a.m., with Rate Field gates opening at 11:10 a.m. All tickets issued for Thursday will b

Onward Neighborhood House inicia la construcción del centro comunitario de Belmont Cragin

Los constructores comenzaron el lunes la construcción de un centro comunitario en Belmont Cragin que ayudará a cerrar la brecha en el acceso de los residentes a servicios de salud y servicios humanos en el vecindario. Onward Neighborhood House se unió a socios del proyecto y de la comunidad para la

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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized in New York after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show

The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her Broadway debut last week as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler in the show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and was expected to conclude her run on May 17.

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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized in New York after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show

The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her Broadway debut last week as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler in the show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and was expected to conclude her run on May 17.

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Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn’t — born a citizen

At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child born in the United States.

14d agoby Nina Totenberg, NPR

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn’t — born a citizen

At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child born in the United States.

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Bears president Kevin Warren targets late spring or early summer for stadium decision

PHOENIX — Bears president Kevin Warren said Wednesday the organization is in an "excellent position" as it seeks to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Ind. despite being nearly five years into the process and still being unsettled on the location. "One good thing about it: Both of