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Defense rests in R. Kelly’s federal trial, setting stage for closing arguments and possible verdict next week

CHICAGO — Derrel McDavid spent hours on the witness stand this week explaining that he once believed the mounting sexual abuse allegations against his boss, R&B superstar R. Kelly, were nothing more than lies from extortionists out for a payday.

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Carlos Rodón makes history but Giants waste it in loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — It’s a shame Carlos Rodón quickly ran up his pitch count Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, because who knows how many strikeouts he would have finished with if he were more economical.

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Man riding scooter dies after being struck by car, shot in South Shore

The man, 22, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died, police said.

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Cubs offer mixed reactions to MLB rule changes: ‘Some of the little things ... would’ve helped players get behind a little bit more’

CHICAGO — If anyone expected a great outcry from players after Major League Baseball announced major rule changes for 2023 on Friday — a pitcher’s clock, enlarged bases and severe restrictions on defensive shifts — well, just take the temperature of P.J. Higgins’ reaction as an example.

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Route 66 Classic Car Show gears up for Ogden Avenue in Lawndale on Sunday

“We really try to hold to the Route 66 theme and try to have something that’s quaint, elegant for our community,” said founder Drewone Goldsmith.

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Publicly reserved and privately vibrant, the Queen was what her country needed her to be

Sneed: Unflappable Elizabeth II, who reigned in Britain for 70 years, was not one to complain or explain.

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Defense rests in R. Kelly’s federal trial, setting stage for closing arguments next week

CHICAGO — The defense has rested in the federal trial of R&B singer R. Kelly and two former associates, setting the stage for closing arguments and a possible verdict next week.

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Shakeia Taylor: After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky’s future is uncertain — but hopeful

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome.

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Ukrainian refugee students find a welcome at Catholic school in Ukrainian Village

Since Russia’s invasion, St. Nicholas Cathedral School has become a hub for Ukrainian families seeking refuge in the United States. But helping them find their footing in a foreign country is no easy task.

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How UIC cost taxpayers $1.2M, Illinois pols funded by Juul and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Prosecutors begin cross-examining R. Kelly co-defendant: ‘It was about protecting your boss’

CHICAGO — On the third straight day of testimony from R. Kelly’s co-defendant and former business manager, prosecutors sought to portray him as too much of an insider to ever have been ignorant of Kelly’s true actions — and indicated that he had a significant financial interest in making sure…

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Picture Chicago: 15 must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

Kids enjoy the final days of summer, Chicago police honor fallen officers, the Sky reach the end of the line and more in our best unseen pics of the week.

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ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne gives injury update on Bulls guard Lonzo Ball

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne gives an injury update on Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball.

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6 reasons for optimism as Bears face the 49ers in Week 1

As the Bears prepare for the 49ers, there are reasons to be encouraged about Chicago heading into Sunday's game.

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Jeff Pak’s mural of a pink tiger in Andersonville speaks to his Korean heritage (and creating cool art)

And the tiger speaks Korean — at least enough to call out “야” to passersby. That’s Korean for ‘Hey!’ He says that’s a joke aimed at his mother about how often she yells at him.

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As more migrants are expected to arrive in Chicago, others wait in a hotel in nearby suburb for a final step: ‘I’m grateful but I also feel stuck here’

CHICAGO — Sitting under a tree on the grass next to a hotel in a southwest suburb of Chicago, several migrant families from Venezuela were talking, still wondering why they had been relocated so far from the city in which they arrived.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker says racism behind political mailings disguised as newspapers that attack new criminal justice laws

CHICAGO — A series of political mailings that resemble newspapers and excoriate Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime issues has prompted the governor to claim they’re the work of “racist political consultant” and right-wing radio show host Dan Proft, who also is financially supporting Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey.

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Lurie Garden to Park 566, finding beauty and music in Chicago in natural or wild settings

Some of the places that provide unique opportunities to find alone time in one of the world’s great urban centers.

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Heather Mack set for trial all over again, this time on U.S. charges in Chicago

The body of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, was discovered inside a suitcase outside the St. Regis Bali Resort in 2014. Mack and her boyfriend were arrested the next day, and they stood trial in Indonesia.

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8 shot, 2 fatally, in Chicago Thursday

Both fatal attacks occurred on the West Side, one in Austin and the other in East Garfield Park.

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Some immigrants arriving from Texas temporarily living in suburban hotel

About 300 immigrants have come to Chicago via Texas-charted buses to Illinois within the last week, according to Illinois officials. Some are now temporarily living at a suburban hotel.

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2 men shot in West Loop

The men, 46 and 48, were with a group of people in the 1400 block of West Lake Street when someone got out of a black sedan and fired, Chicago police said.

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Erich Himmel, a leader in Chicago’s German American community, dead at 86

He was grand marshal for 35 years of the annual Steuben Parade celebrating German culture and heritage and was to be honored this weekend at this year’s edition of the parade.

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Steve James’ ‘A Compassionate Spy,’ about a UChicago physicist who leaked nuclear secrets to the Soviets, premieres at Venice and Telluride

VENICE, Italy — “This is kind of like: whoa.”

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Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

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