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This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/YksHeO1
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt celebrates a birthday Sunday while Loyola University officials keep an eye out to protect her name and likeness. trib.al/4LR3Wvp
The woman said she was a young teenager when the abuse began. trib.al/lyXo3Nw
A 49-year-old Chicago Police Department sergeant faces felony charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct. trib.al/FXX9WRp
The girl was walking with an adult when a man grabbed her and ran, police said. trib.al/0PaNMk6
So far, nine candidates have announced they will run for election. trib.al/wvDqJs0
Police identified the OneWheel-riding sexual predator as a 36-year-old restaurant manager. trib.al/puoQy9x
A car struck four male pedestrians, killing three and injuring one, in a crash in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Sunday, police said. trib.al/iJydoRN
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This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/J75XAHW
The jersey, featured prominently in the documentary, was worn during the Bulls' second "three-peat" and could fetch $5 million. trib.al/ldgznpd
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Chicago. trib.al/xscV9wv
Center for Independence through Conductive Education offers intensive motor therapy for children with physical disabilities in Countryside. trib.al/iNE9qqF
One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/Q2jLFgS
KONKOL COLUMN: We came to see 89-year-old Willie Nelson's seated serenade on a perfect night, but the food (and Tiki Bar) stole the show. trib.al/ym97bIZ
Lake In The Hills bags pro Jay Rubin and Jay Cutler shoot to win $10,000 for charity at the American Cornhole League World Championships. trib.al/1Vgf3gM
Chicago and St. Louis have played international games before, but the MLB last played in London in 2019. trib.al/ZkWQ3tr
One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/gzbA31C
The woman was in critical condition after the Thursday night shooting. COPA said an off-duty officer was involved in the shooting. trib.al/ofy51vS
Your neighbor may have forgotten about borrowing a weed trimmer — or may have broken it. In any case, it can be awkward to ask for it back. trib.al/fKXqLna
The robber who struck Evanston Wednesday appeared to be in his early 30s, less than 5' 10'' tall and more than 200 pounds, authorities said. trib.al/eACBgmV