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Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say

Gun Violence · Chicago

Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say

54% Center coverage: 76 sources

Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.See the Story

Cubs Break Franchise Record with 8 Home Runs, 3 by Michael Busch

Chicago Cubs · Chicago

Cubs Break Franchise Record with 8 Home Runs, 3 by Michael Busch

51% Center coverage: 37 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs turned their holiday into a home run. Eight of them, to be exact. Busch hit three longballs, Pete Crow-Armstrong connected twice and the Cubs went deep a franchise-record eight times to hammer the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Friday for their fourth straight victory. “It was just a fun game to be a part of,” Busch said. “Baseball is kind of a July Fourth kind of deal and especially to do it in Wri…See the Story

Shaw's Sac Fly in 10th Lifts Cubs over Guardians

Chicago Cubs · Chicago

Shaw's Sac Fly in 10th Lifts Cubs over Guardians

51% Center coverage: 31 sources

Matt Shaw's sacrifice fly in the 10th secures a 1-0 victory for the Chicago Cubs, handing the Cleveland Guardians their seventh straight loss.See the Story

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Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system

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Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system

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Historic Surgery Performed on 12-Year-Old Beluga Whale at Shedd Aquarium

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Historic Surgery Performed on 12-Year-Old Beluga Whale at Shedd Aquarium

100% of Sources are High Factuality

Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Goes on Injured List, Will Miss More than a Month with Calf Strain

50% Left coverage: 20 sources

The Chicago Cubs say starter Jameson Taillon may miss more than a month with a right calf strain. The team placed the veteran right-hander on the injured list in a move retroactive to Tuesday. Taillon is 7-6 with a 4.44…Chicago Cubs · Chicago See the Story

Woman Stabbed 3 Kids, 1 Fatally, and Set Fire to Home, Police Say

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

A 4-year-old boy was killed and seven other people, including two kids and three police officers, were hospitalized in a Northwest Side stabbing attack and arson. A next-door neighbor spoke with ABC7 after witnessing the tragedy.House Fire · Chicago See the Story

Quero Hits 1st Homer to Back Houser's Gem as White Sox Edge Rockies in Matchup of MLB's Worst

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Adrian Houser allowed two hits in eight innings and rookie catcher Edgar Quero hit his first major league home run — a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth that sent the Chicago White Sox past the Colorado Rockies 3-2. Rookie…White Sox · Chicago See the Story

WNBA Star Angel Reese Sends Strong Message to Fans After Posting Bikini Photos

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s latest Instagram story is a masterclass in confidence and owning your vibe.Angel Reese · Chicago Read Article

Homewood parade provides fun for participants from age 2 to 110

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Talk about a parade for all ages. On one hand, there was Portage, Indiana’s Nyomi Hamilton, 2, who attended her first Homewood Fourth of July Parade Friday, smiling and proudly waving her U.S. flag. Compare that with the parade’s grand marshal, Mary Cantway, who is 110. From 2 to 110 and almost every age in between, the event had it all. Nyomi Hamilton, 2, of Portage Indiana, waves the flag at the Homewood Fourth of July Parade. (Jeff Vorva/for …Parade · Homewood Read Article

Evanstonians gather for Independence Day parade - Evanston RoundTable

Open the article to view the coverage from Evanston RoundTableIndependence Day · Evanston Read Article

Ford Performance Notes and Quotes – Joey Logano On The Streets of Chicago

Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse, discussed the challenges of racing on the unique Chicago Street Course and his excitement about being nominated for an ESPY award. He described the track's difficulties, such as tight corners with high risks of crashing and unpredictable bumps. Logano emphasized the need for drivers to push beyond their comfort zones to perform well in this challenging environment. By the …Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Connor Zilisch’s dad calls Alex Bowman’s pet adoption outreach “awesome” after Chicago event success

Alex Bowman's pet adoption outreach in Chicago hailed as "awesome" by Connor Zilisch's dad, spotlighting animal welfare in motorsports.Motorsports · Chicago Read Article

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