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Petition To Save Sports Nears Signature Goal

With a goal of reaching 25,000 signatures, the petition, called "Let Us Play Illinois High School Sports," had received more than 15,000 as of Friday.

Comcast Strikes Multi-Year Deal With Cubs-Owned Marquee Network

Comcast, the largest cable provider in greater Chicago, went live with the network on Friday just in time for the Cubs' season-opener.

Woman Died Of Heat Stroke Last Month: Medical Examiner

The 54-year-old woman has not been identified but died June 27. Her death, which ethanol intoxication factored into, was accidental.

Christopher Columbus Statues In Grant And Arrigo Park Removed

An investigation showed that he ran a red light and the 17-year-old had a "walk" signal at the time of the fatal crash. Police found two crack pipes, crack cocaine, vodka, beer and "other drugs" in Kucharski's hotel room as well as drugs in his car.

Jerry Taft, Longtime ABC Meteorologist, Dies At 77

Taft retired in 2018 and spent his time with family, golfing and driving for Uber.

Kanye West Campaign Paid $10 A Signature To Meet Ballot Deadline

Three brothers led a crew of petition circulators that made a late push to collect signatures to get Kanye West on the Illinois ballot.

Lightfoot Reacts To Trump's "Surge" Of Federal Agents

Lightfoot: Chicago doesn't need "secret federal agents roaming around the streets. ... I'm glad to see that the president got the message."

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• Man Found Shot To Death Near Howard Street CTA Red Line Station
• Heat Index Values Near 100 Degrees, Warmer Weekend Ahead For IL
• Theater Chain Delaying Reopening
• July 4th Fireworks Mishap: 3 Hurt, Man Faces 4 Charges
• Rescue Seeks Donations For Dog Hit By Semi Truck
• Aviation Museum Reopens Amid Pandemic
• Pool Reopens After Several Lifeguards Get Coronavirus
• Teen To Join First Class Of Female Eagle Scouts
• Botched Robbery Began As Bogus Shoe Sale
• Police, School Officials Make Case For Cops In Schools
• IL Lawmakers Demand Federal Agents Coordinate With Mayor, Governor
• Police Recovered His Stolen Car, But Never Told Him

Across America

• Florida Sets New 1-Day Record For Coronavirus Deaths
• As Trump Backtracks On School Reopenings, CDC Downplays Risks

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