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A son-in-law of a former Mexican cartel leader admitted in federal court to orchestrating a violent scheme that controlled ...

On this day in Chicago history, an infamous event unfolded on North Side that's reverberated for almost a century and has become an inextricable part of the city's identity to this day.

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As we celebrate Black History Month, meet a man who is incredibly dedicated to his family, his industry, and his city.

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At its peak, the mafia wielded immense power, controlling gambling, loansharking, and extortion rackets across New England. Federal prosecutors and agents pursued high-profile cases against its bosses ...

The Chicago Cubs have been linked to Alex Bregman over the past few months and even more in recent weeks. Bregman, a two-time All-Star, still remains on the market. While his contract demands of a ...

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Rahm Emanuel — a former Chicago mayor and a White House official under Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden — is the latest ...