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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears pass rush was without Montez Sweat for two games as he served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.He spoke for the first time since his reinstatement, and vowed to move forward."I take everything that comes with it," Sweat said. "The only thing I can do now is move...

Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school

How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time for Week 8

‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed

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Juvenile allegedly caught with gun while entering South Side high school

CHICAGO — Charges are pending against a juvenile after he was allegedly caught with a gun while entering a South Side school on Monday morning. Chicago police said the incident occurred at Corliss High School, located in the 800 block of East 103rd Street in Pullman. According to police, the male...

Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive lineman, returns from suspension.

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Montez Sweat says he'll have to ‘live with' suspension after his return

Montez Sweat stands before reporters, a mix of relief and introspection etched on his face. After a two-game suspension, he reflects on the weight of accountability and the unintentional missteps that can shadow a career, a moment of candid vulnerability that resonates far beyond the confines of...

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University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host

In a surprising turn of events that underscores the delicate balance between free expression and institutional responsibility, Pat McAfee, the dynamic ESPN host and former NFL star, found himself at the center of a campus controversy during a recent visit to the University of Utah . Students, in...

Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful video message on peace and war from his recovery, emphasizing unity.

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Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders

In a poignant video message delivered from his recovery, Pope Leo XIV declared with unwavering conviction that 'there is no such thing as a holy war,' a powerful statement resonating across a world grappling with escalating conflicts. His words, spoken as he recuperates from recent lung cancer...

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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action

The first weekend of the expanded Illinois High School Association football playoffs is in the books. Now, after a week off, the state's top-ranked programs will be in action as they try to advance further down the road to Normal.

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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative

Over 100 dachshunds in Halloween costumes parade through a park in Chicago.