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Sky G Courtney Vandersloot has torn ACL, done for season: Chicago Sky veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn ACL in her right knee and will ...
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Sky G Courtney Vandersloot has torn ACL, done for season
One thing we can count on to keep ruining our summers: How to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke this summer.
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One thing we can count on to keep ruining our summers
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Severely Impacts US Air Quality
Smoke from wildfires burning 1.9 million hectares in Canada is worsening air quality across the US Midwest since June 2025.
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  • Smoke from wildfires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is drifting into the US Upper Midwest, degrading air quality significantly.

  • As of early June 2025, over 200 fires are active in Canada, with 106 out of control, burning nearly 1.9 million hectares.

  • Air pollution levels have reached hazardous concentrations in cities like Minneapolis and Ely, posing health risks especially to vulnerable groups.

  • The smoke plume is projected to reach East Coast cities such as New York and Boston in the coming days at lower intensity.
‘Top Chef’ begins its 2-part finale tonight — and these 2 Chicago chefs are in it
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‘Top Chef’ begins its 2-part finale tonight — and these 2 Chicago chefs ...
Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?
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Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day ...
Chicago’s museums for summer 2025: ‘Reptiles’ at the Field, brews at the zoos and ‘Spider-Man’ the exhibit
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Chicago’s museums for summer 2025: ‘Reptiles’ at the Field ...
‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ expanding to downtown Chicago, transit for first time
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‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ expanding to downtown Chicago ...
Patio guide: 25 patios in Chicago for 2025: We dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza ...
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Patio guide: 25 patios in Chicago for 2025
Column: Jazz singer Elaine Dame takes a new road with ‘Reminiscing’: The Chicago artist's career has spanned multiple albums as well as theater acting ...
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Column: Jazz singer Elaine Dame takes a new road with ‘Reminiscing’
Juneteenth in Chicago: Ric Wilson, line dancing and Ashanti: Ashanti headlines the R&B Music Experience. Our picks for the 2025 Juneteenth holiday also include a ...
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Juneteenth in Chicago: Ric Wilson, line dancing and Ashanti
Why ending up on the Bears was a blessing in disguise for Caleb Williams: Last year was an unmitigated disaster for the Bears. But it might have just been the ...
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Why ending up on the Bears was a blessing in disguise for Caleb Williams
Spurs' Sean Elliott recalls late David Greenwood's influence on career: Greenwood, who died Sunday, helped mentor Elliott after first coming to San Antonio in ...
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Spurs' Sean Elliott recalls late David Greenwood's influence on career
Can Cincinnati Reds make Alexis Díaz trade windfall pay off at trade deadline?: The Los Angeles Dodgers took roughly $3 million in payroll commitment off the ...
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Can Cincinnati Reds make Alexis Díaz trade windfall pay off at trade ...
Theater for summer 2025: Our top 10 picks, including Amy Morton: What's on Chicago stages this summer? Our list also includes "Billie Jean" at Chicago ...
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Theater for summer 2025: Our top 10 picks, including Amy Morton
Fever vs. Sky: Caitlin Clark injury update, TV channel, time, how to watch: The Fever are gearing up to face the Sky for the second time this season ...
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Fever vs. Sky: Caitlin Clark injury update, TV channel, time, how to watch
Indiana Fever coach Steph White not with team for personal reasons; what we know: Fever head coach Steph White was not at practice on Friday because of personal ...
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Indiana Fever coach Steph White not with team for personal reasons; what ...
The Weeknd brings ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ back to Soldier Field, closing a chapter on the bad boy you can dance to
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The Weeknd brings ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ back to Soldier Field ...
Alexis Diaz trade: Dodgers get former All-Star reliever in deal with Reds: Alexis Díaz was an All-Star closer in 2023 for the Reds' surprise contender that year ...
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Alexis Diaz trade: Dodgers get former All-Star reliever in deal with Reds
Chicago's 'No Kings' protest expected to draw big crowds: "No Kings" organizers scheduled the protests in direct response to President Donald Trump ...
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Chicago's 'No Kings' protest expected to draw big crowds
Trump sending ICE tactical teams to Chicago, city officials confirm: City officials confirmed reports that President Trump is sending ICE tactical teams to ...
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Trump sending ICE tactical teams to Chicago, city officials confirm
"No Kings" protest in Chicago Saturday: What to know about the anti-Trump rally: Thousands are expected to attend the "No Kings" protest in Chicago Saturday ...
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Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 90 months in prison: Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison ...
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Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 90 months in prison
"We're going to give it out directly": Trump plans to scrap FEMA, have White House distribute aid
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"We're going to give it out directly": Trump plans to scrap FEMA ...
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Trump to Phase Out FEMA After Hurricane Season
Federal disaster aid will be reduced after this year, following $78.7 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene across six states.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump announced plans to gradually dismantle FEMA after the current hurricane season and cut federal disaster funding.

  • He criticized FEMA’s costly and ineffective response, highlighting the $78.7 billion damage caused by Hurricane Helene in six states.

  • Responsibility for disaster recovery is to shift more to state governments, with governors expected to manage emergency responses.

  • Disaster Relief Fund spending has surged from $5 billion to $16.5 billion annually since 2005, driven by severe weather events.
  • Eliminating FEMA would be a man-made disaster; we need FEMA to help us address natural disasters. Let’s work together to improve FEMA so we are ready for future disasters.— A spokesperson for North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D), emphasizing the need for FEMA.
Chicagoans continue protest against Trump and ICE Thursday as demonstrators rally across the US
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Chicagoans continue protest against Trump and ICE Thursday as ...
Today in Chicago History: In a scene out of 'Casino,' the Spilotro brothers are buried alive in an Indiana cornfield
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Today in Chicago History: In a scene out of 'Casino,' the Spilotro ...
How to change your in-person immigration hearings to be online. Do this to avoid the possibility of ICE arresting you at hearings.
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How to watch Pope Leo's Chicago celebration: Start time, date, more: Pope Leo was elected as pope on May 8. He is set to be celebrated in his hometown of Chicago ...
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How to watch Pope Leo's Chicago celebration: Start time, date, more
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Pope Leo XIV Adopts Sporty Papal Style
The first American pope wore a White Sox cap during his weekly audience, blending casual sportswear with traditional papal robes.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, broke papal dress conventions by wearing a White Sox baseball cap at the Vatican.

  • He greeted newlywed couples during the Wednesday audience, combining casual sportswear with his white cassocks.

  • His brother confirmed his allegiance to the White Sox, and footage shows his attendance at their 2005 World Series victory.

  • The pope’s relaxed style may signal a shift in papal fashion, highlighted by a new mural in Rome.
As immigration raids continue, ICE protests spread coast to coast: As immigration raids continued across the country, a curfew went into effect Tuesday night in ...
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As immigration raids continue, ICE protests spread coast to coast
Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat: Red Bull has agreed to buy Newcastle Falcons with a commitment to keep the club in ...
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Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club ...
Laura Washington: Crime is down in Chicago, but there may be trouble ahead: Crime is down in Chicago, but a police officer’s death and President Donald Trump’s ...
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Laura Washington: Crime is down in Chicago, but there may be trouble ahead
WTA tennis players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs: Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later ...
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WTA tennis players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs
‘A lesson in worst practices’: Shocking audit reveals Chicago parking meters have made $2B for private company
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‘A lesson in worst practices’: Shocking audit reveals Chicago parking ...
Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass deportation policies
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Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass ...
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Widespread U.S. Protests Challenge Deportation Plans
Thousands rallied nationwide opposing Trump's daily target of 3,000 migrant arrests amid widespread immigration raids.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Mass demonstrations occurred in cities including New York, Chicago, and Seattle against Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics.

  • The administration aims to detain 3,000 migrants daily, conducting raids from neighborhoods to workplaces across the country.

  • Protesters shared personal stories of family separations and highlighted the fear preventing many from joining public rallies.

  • While protests in Los Angeles involved clashes, those in New York remained largely peaceful despite several arrests.
  • It hurts me to see families being separated, because I lived that.
    Paula Lopez, who came to the protest with her sister.
Editorial: As protests heat up in Chicago, a plea to keep the demonstrations peaceful
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Editorial: As protests heat up in Chicago, a plea to keep the ...
OpinionPaul Vallas: We must not allow a repeat of 2020 George Floyd protests in Chicago: Chicago cannot afford a repeat of the riots of 2020. Officials must act now to ...
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Paul Vallas: We must not allow a repeat of 2020 George Floyd protests in ...
Coco Gauff Becomes First U.S. Woman to Win French Open in a Decade: The 21-year-old player came from a set down to beat Aryna Sabalenka.
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Coco Gauff Becomes First U.S. Woman to Win French Open in a Decade
Houston-based chef Tristen Epps wins 'Top Chef': Houston-based chef Tristen Epps won "Top Chef" on Thursday night, highlighting Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Houston-based chef Tristen Epps wins 'Top Chef'
“The Beginning of Fascism”: Rep. Delia Ramirez Says Trump’s Immigrant Crackdown Is Crushing Democracy
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Illinois investigates police for sharing license plate data with Texas sheriff: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has asked for an investigation into ...
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Illinois investigates police for sharing license plate data with Texas ...
Chicago police misconduct costs could grow, with another $24M in proposed settlements
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Chicago police misconduct costs could grow, with another $24M in proposed ...
Pope Leo XIV: Rate Field, White Sox embrace papal legacy: As the Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with an outdoor Mass on Saturday, his 2005 World Series ...
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Pope Leo XIV: Rate Field, White Sox embrace papal legacy
Choose Chicago launches new marketing campaign: The city’s tourism arm is hoping it has found a way to sum up and sell Chicago to the world in four simple words: ...
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Choose Chicago launches new marketing campaign
Letters: Violence in Chicago is a symptom of something deeper: Violence is what grows in the vacuum left when schools lose funding, housing is unstable and ...
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Letters: Violence in Chicago is a symptom of something deeper
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student: A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a plea ...
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Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Pushes 'Grocery Tax': Chicago is facing a massive budget gap, and its mayor has a possible solution. But it's not one that's ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Pushes 'Grocery Tax'
Report: Westbrook declines $3.4M option, will become UFA: Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook declined his $3.4-million player option and will become an ...
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Report: Westbrook declines $3.4M option, will become UFA
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Westbrook to Become Free Agent on June 30
Russell Westbrook declined his $3.4M option and will enter free agency after recovering from hand surgery this offseason.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Russell Westbrook chose not to exercise his $3.4 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent on June 30.

  • Following this decision, Denver has twelve players signed and is $10.6 million below the NBA's second salary cap apron.

  • The former MVP recently had surgery to fix two fractured bones in his right hand.

  • Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds during the regular season as Denver finished 50-32 and exited in Round 2 of the playoffs.
Winter of Nimbus: New Covid variant spreads as flu season hits: GPs say they've seen busy winter periods before and the system is ready to cope.
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Winter of Nimbus: New Covid variant spreads as flu season hits
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Rapid Spread of New Covid Variant Amid Flu Season
Since early May, the Nimbus variant has surged, coinciding with rising flu-related hospital admissions, especially in Auckland.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Nimbus Covid variant began spreading swiftly in early May, confirmed by increased levels in wastewater analysis.

  • The flu season, running from May to October, is following usual patterns but with a rise in hospital cases in Auckland.

  • Healthcare services are prepared for winter demands, though staffing shortages limit patient care capacity in clinics.

  • Equal pay for nurses in community settings and hospitals is proposed to ease recruitment challenges.
Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national movement grows
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Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national ...
Not your grandparents’ City Council: Chicago aldermen less aligned with 5th floor
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Not your grandparents’ City Council: Chicago aldermen less aligned with ...
JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into grass in Boston: Passengers seen exiting plane via emergency stairs as crews rush to respond to crash scene
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JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into grass in Boston
Officer fatally shot by partner was a mother and a ‘hero,’ Illinois cops say: Chicago officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by her partner ...
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Officer fatally shot by partner was a mother and a ‘hero,’ Illinois cops ...
Chicago’s Financial Problems Weigh on Jobs, Economy: The obstacles to economic growth in the third-largest US city have rarely looked so numerous and intractable ...
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Chicago’s Financial Problems Weigh on Jobs, Economy
Today in Chicago History: City cheers Vietnam veterans during a 5-hour parade — 11 years after the war
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Protests across US as anger grows over Trump’s immigration crackdown: Demonstrations in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and elsewhere in protest at Ice raids and ...
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Protests across US as anger grows over Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Nationwide Protests Against Tougher Immigration Crackdown
Up to 1,800 demonstrations are set for Saturday, responding to intensified raids and troop deployments under Trump.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Thousands rallied in cities including New York, Chicago, and Atlanta to oppose the Trump administration’s escalated immigration raids.

  • Protesters condemned the targeting of workers described as the backbone of the country.

  • Speakers in New York called for increased protections for immigrants and international students and the preservation of sanctuary city status.

  • As many as 1,800 protests are scheduled nationwide on Saturday, coinciding with Trump’s military parade on his birthday.
MLB’s baseball is behaving differently again, but no one seems to know why: The league says no intentional changes were made to the ball, but long fly balls are ...
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MLB’s baseball is behaving differently again, but no one seems to know why
OpinionEllen Skerrett: The pope’s mother came of age during a complex Catholic-centered Chicago
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Ellen Skerrett: The pope’s mother came of age during a complex ...
Former Browns running back Nick Chubb signs with Texans for 1 year, $2.5 million
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Former Browns running back Nick Chubb signs with Texans for 1 year, $2 ...
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Nick Chubb Joins Texans with One-Year Deal
Nick Chubb signed a 1-year, $2.5M contract with the Texans in 2025 after seven seasons with the Browns.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • After seven seasons with Cleveland, Nick Chubb signed a one-year contract worth $2.5 million with the Houston Texans, including incentives up to $5 million.

  • Chubb will join running back Joe Mixon as the Texans aim to reach the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

  • The Browns opted not to re-sign Chubb, focusing instead on younger backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, along with Jerome Ford.

  • Texans GM Andrew Berry expressed deep respect for Chubb, naming him a future Ring of Honor inductee while leaving open the possibility of his return.
  • I want to start by saying I think everybody in this room knows how much respect that we have for Nick and how much appreciation we have for not just like his exploits on the field, but who he is in the locker room and who he is as a person.
    Andrew Berry, General Manager of the Browns, during the season-ending press conference.
Illinois lands in top 5 in Fortune 500 HQs: Illinois ranks among the top 5 states for Fortune 500 headquarters, as 32 major companies—including Walgreens and ...
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Illinois lands in top 5 in Fortune 500 HQs
Renee Ferguson, investigative reporter for WMAQ-Ch. 5, dies: Renee Ferguson, the first Black woman to work as an investigative reporter on Chicago television ...
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Renee Ferguson, investigative reporter for WMAQ-Ch. 5, dies
Grape harvesting season begins in Yanqul: Yanqul: The grape harvesting season has begun in the Wilayat of Yanqul in Al Dhahirah Governorate. The season ...
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Grape harvesting season begins in Yanqul
Club statement - Ange Postecoglou departs: Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has ...
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Club statement - Ange Postecoglou departs
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Spurs Dismiss Postecoglou Despite Europa League Triumph
Postecoglou was sacked following Spurs' 17-year trophy drought end, due to poor Premier League performance this season.
Key FactsJun 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his managerial duties at Tottenham Hotspur after a disappointing league campaign.

  • He led Spurs to a Europa League victory two weeks prior, ending a 17-year wait for a trophy.

  • Captain Son Heung-min and teammate James Maddison praised Postecoglou’s leadership and positive impact on the squad.

  • The club stated the decision was made to position Spurs for sustained success rather than emotional attachment to recent wins.
  • When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.
    Ange Postecoglou reflects on his time at Tottenham Hotspur and the challenges he overcame.
Jonas Brothers cancel concerts including Wrigley Field in Chicago: A planned Aug. 26 concert in Chicago is off, as are other shows in an expected upcoming tour ...
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Jonas Brothers cancel concerts including Wrigley Field in Chicago
JetBlue flight rolls off runway in Boston: A JetBlue flight from Chicago rolled into the grass off a runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport ...
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JetBlue flight rolls off runway in Boston
Editorial: Eileen O’Neill Burke is a marvel so far as state’s attorney. Her office needs more resources.
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Editorial: Eileen O’Neill Burke is a marvel so far as state’s attorney ...
Dr. Phil not at L.A. ICE raids, taped interview with Trump border czar: Dr. Phil interviewed White House border czar Tom Homan in Los Angeles for his network ...
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Dr. Phil not at L.A. ICE raids, taped interview with Trump border czar
Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale asks to be traded after move to bullpen: Civale, 30, has made all 122 of his career regular-season appearances as a starting pitcher ...
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Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale asks to be traded after move to bullpen
CHSN inks deal with Comcast, ending long saga for Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox: Eight-plus months after launching, Chicago Sports Network will finally reach a ...
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CHSN inks deal with Comcast, ending long saga for Bulls, Blackhawks ...
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CHSN Secures Comcast Deal for Chicago Sports Fans
Starting June 2025, CHSN joins Comcast’s top TV tier, delivering over 300 live games annually for Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox fans.
Key FactsJun 06 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) signed a contract to be carried on Comcast’s Ultimate TV package, airing on Channel 200 in the Chicago area.

  • The network, backed by the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox, provides more than 300 live games yearly plus original sports programming.

  • Prior to this deal, CHSN was accessible only via DirecTV, Fubo, and a direct streaming app, causing a sharp decline in viewers.

  • Following the agreement, free over-the-air broadcasts ended in multiple markets, though several regions retain antenna access.
Today in Chicago History: Bulls win 1st championship — and Michael Jordan named MVP of NBA Finals
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Today in Chicago History: Bulls win 1st championship — and Michael Jordan ...
UK households issued warning to keep windows and doors shut from 10am to 3pm: The UK has been basking in hot weather with several heatwaves so far this year but ...
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UK households issued warning to keep windows and doors shut from 10am to ...
2025 Tony Awards: Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Purpose’ wins best play: “Purpose,” a drama that was commissioned and first produced by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre ...
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2025 Tony Awards: Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Purpose’ wins best play
John C. Reilly will bring his show ‘Mister Romantic’ to Steppenwolf this fall: In "Mister Romantic," the Chicago-born John C. Reilly and his band ...
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John C. Reilly will bring his show ‘Mister Romantic’ to Steppenwolf this ...
How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago: The sanctuary city has a long history of protecting immigrant communities
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How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago
Tottenham appoint Frank as new manager: Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank to replace sacked Europa League-winning boss Ange Postecoglou.
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Tottenham appoint Frank as new manager
Exclusive: F1 decides against F175 style season launch in 2026: Formula 1 will not return to London's O2 Arena for a 2026 season launch, Autosport can reveal
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Exclusive: F1 decides against F175 style season launch in 2026
Aggressive ICE raids, CPD cooperation denounced at Lower West Side rally: The demonstration comes amid protests in Los Angeles, where Trump deployed the ...
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Aggressive ICE raids, CPD cooperation denounced at Lower West Side rally
Officer Krystal Rivera killed by friendly fire: police: Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was fatally shot by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an ...
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Officer Krystal Rivera killed by friendly fire: police
Chicago Street Race adds Arby’s as major sponsor for July Fourth NASCAR event: Arby’s is offering chances through June 22 to win tickets to the Chicago Street ...
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Chicago Street Race adds Arby’s as major sponsor for July Fourth NASCAR ...
Editorial: It's only June, and aldermanic tempers are boiling over Chicago finances
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Editorial: It's only June, and aldermanic tempers are boiling over Chicago ...
Map and List of Anti-ICE Protests Nationwide Following LA Riots: Anti-ICE demonstrations spread to several cities including New York, Boston and Chicago ...
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Map and List of Anti-ICE Protests Nationwide Following LA Riots
Squid Game boss confirms mind-blowing spin-off idea that has to happen: The boss of Netflix phenomenon Squid Game spoke to Metro at the premiere of season 3 ...
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Squid Game boss confirms mind-blowing spin-off idea that has to happen
Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers
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Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters ...
Steelers sign Rodgers to 1-year deal reportedly worth up to $19.5M: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $13 ...
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Steelers sign Rodgers to 1-year deal reportedly worth up to $19.5M
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Aaron Rodgers Joins Steelers on One-Year Deal
Rodgers' contract includes $10M guaranteed and he faces Jets in opener on Sept. 7 at MetLife Stadium.
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  • Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing $10 million guaranteed.

  • The deal can be worth up to $19.5 million, including $5.85 million in playing time and performance bonuses.

  • Rodgers will wear jersey number 8 and will join the team’s minicamp after completing his physical.

  • At age 41, Rodgers adds significant experience to the Steelers' quarterback room following departures of Fields and Wilson.
First Kiwi to take out Alone — 76 days, 1100 worms, 25% less body weight: Bay of Plenty possum-trapper and outdoor YouTuber toughed out the Tasmanian winter for ...
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First Kiwi to take out Alone — 76 days, 1100 worms, 25% less body weight
Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe: As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many ...
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Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe
Lando Norris on racing against Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri and finding it hard to say he is 'the best'
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Lando Norris on racing against Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri and finding ...
Ram Will Return to NASCAR Truck Series After More Than 10 Years Away: The pickup-truck maker will make its return to the Truck Series for the 2026 race season.
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Ram Will Return to NASCAR Truck Series After More Than 10 Years Away
Implement a Chicago grocery tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson tells aldermen: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top finance leaders urged aldermen to implement the tax soon ...
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Implement a Chicago grocery tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson tells aldermen
What to do in Chicago: June 13-19: Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend, including Puerto Rican Fest, the first Juneteenth celebrations ...
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What to do in Chicago: June 13-19
Ulta is closing all its stores, online posts claim. But is that true?: The popular beauty retailer abruptly closed a store, prompting speculation online.
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Ulta is closing all its stores, online posts claim. But is that true?
The best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards: Top honors went to daring Broadway shows that took big swings, while solo performances lit up the telecast ...
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The best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards