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How do Illinois Democrats use AI in their jobs? Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, said he regularly uses Claude to help him write legislation. Others, like Rep. Delia Ramirez, say they are are purposefully steering clear of using AI at all. chicago.suntimes.com/us-hous…

Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI — 'We must remain the master of the technology'

In Illinois, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, is using AI to help draft legislation. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she “involuntarily” uses it in Google searches. Others, like...

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A 34-year-old Chicago man is facing charges including attempted murder after an officer-involved shooting on July 3, authorities announced Sunday. chicago.suntimes.com/news/20…

Chicago man charged with attempted murder after CPD involved shooting

Malik Wrightsell faces felony counts against two Chicago police officers — attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery — after Friday's police involved shooting. A detention hearing is...

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At least three people have died from causes linked to Chicago’s recent heat wave, according to county records. chicago.suntimes.com/news/20…

Three deaths tied to Chicago-area heat wave

David Gonzalez, 44, died from heat stroke complicated by hypertension, diabetes and obesity, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said on Sunday, following two deaths reported on Saturday.

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He extended his on-base streak to 15 games with a walk in the sixth inning of the Sox’ game Sunday against the Guardians. chicago.suntimes.com/white-s…

White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery doesn't look, sound like a rookie

He extended his on-base streak to 15 games with a walk in the sixth inning of the Sox’ game Sunday against the Guardians.

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More than half the players on the American roster own dual citizenship. Not a thing wrong with that. chicago.suntimes.com/soccer/…

Amid much World Cup joy, small-world U.S team is hitting the mark

More than half the players on the American roster own dual citizenship. Not a thing wrong with that.

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A Delta Air Lines plane was hit by a firework during its descent into Midway International Airport Saturday night. No one was hurt. chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…

Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway

The plane en route from Atlanta was landing around 8:30 p.m. Saturday when crew members noticed the firework hit the aircraft. No one was hurt.

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Trinity Christian College closed in May. The virtual memorial to the school is among the more sentimental responses to the accelerating pace at which colleges are closing and being projected to close. chicago.suntimes.com/educati…

As more colleges shut down, this one in Palos Heights lives on virtually

Trinity Christian College closed in May. The virtual memorial to the school is among the more sentimental responses to the accelerating pace at which colleges are closing and being projected to close.

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Conflicts sometimes arise between picnic-goers who think groves and shelters are first-come, first-served and those who reserved them in advance, paying for a permit. Most incidents are resolved peacefully, though there have been some ugly confrontations. chicago.suntimes.com/the-wat…

Dibs for forest preserve groves? Nope, permits take precedent, but not everyone seems to know that,...

As a result, conflicts sometimes arise between picnic-goers who think groves and shelters are first-come, first-served and those who reserved them in advance, paying for a permit. Most incidents are...

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Left-hander Chris Murphy is slated to open the game for the Sox, with right-hander Erick Fedde set to follow. Righty Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians. chicago.suntimes.com/white-s…

White Sox-Guardians series finale delayed by rain

Left-hander Chris Murphy is slated to open the game for the Sox, with right-hander Erick Fedde set to follow. Righty Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians.

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Murakami, who has been recovering from a strained hamstring, ran the bases Saturday and was supposed to run them again Sunday. With the field covered because of rain, that’s unlikely to happen. But all signs point to him starting his rehab. chicago.suntimes.com/white-s…

Munetaka Murakami expected to begin rehab assignment Tuesday, could rejoin White Sox this week

Murakami, who has been recovering from a strained hamstring, ran the bases Saturday and was supposed to run them again Sunday. With the field covered because of rain, that’s unlikely to happen. But...

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Navy Pier’s largest fireworks display ever for America’s 250th birthday was mostly hidden in fog Saturday night. To make up for it, Navy Pier is offering free rides on the Centennial Wheel every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. through Labor Day. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago…

Navy Pier's 'largest fireworks display ever' hidden in fog

To make up for it, Navy Pier is offering free rides on the Centennial Wheel every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. through Labor Day.

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Seven people were shot early Sunday in West Garfield Park, Chicago police said. Most of the victims were teenagers. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…

7 shot, mostly teens, in West Garfield Park

A 17-year-old girl in critical condition after she was shot in the chest around 1:25 a.m. Sunday in the 3800 block of West Maypole Avenue. About nine minutes later, at least six people were shot on...

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Parts of the city saw as much as 2 inches of rain leading up to Saturday evening fireworks displays, according to the National Weather Service. chicago.suntimes.com/weather…

Chicagoans grapple with flooding as rain tempers Fourth of July festivities

Parts of the city saw as much as 2 inches of rain leading up to Saturday evening fireworks displays, according to the National Weather Service.

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Other than Shota Imanaga, the Cubs’ rotation has had a foggy outlook. Imanaga hasn't missed a start for the Cubs and has been a dependable arm every fifth day for manager Craig Counsell. chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/20…

Shota Imanaga helps provide clarity to rotation for Cubs, who lose 3-0 to Cardinals on foggy...

Imanaga hasn't missed a start for the Cubs and has been a dependable arm every fifth day for manager Craig Counsell.

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent Pope Leo XIV an autographed jersey, and it might have revealed something about the upcoming season. The uniform could be part of the upcoming Nike rivalries series. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends Pope Leo an autographed jersey, which could be a sneak peek of...

Williams send the gift via Ambassador Brian Burch for Fourth of July.

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Attendees at "The People's Fourth" event discussed the country's progress and unrealized potential. chicago.suntimes.com/arts-an…

Obama Presidential Center visitors share 'bittersweet' reflections on America's 250th birthday

Attendees at "The People's Fourth" event discussed the country's progress and unrealized potential.

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More readers on July Fourth and America's 250th year. Some are hopeful, others are less so, and one is pushing to preserve America's national tree. chicago.suntimes.com/letters…

America belongs to everyone who wants to be free

More readers on July Fourth and America's 250th year. Some are hopeful, others are less so, and one is pushing to preserve America's national tree.

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Victory in Round of 32 was a pleasant diversion, but it's not realistic to expect the U.S. to win it all. chicago.suntimes.com/soccer/…

The Cup runneth out for U.S. men's national team

Victory in Round of 32 was a pleasant diversion, but it's not realistic to expect the U.S. to win it all.

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Among those injured were two Chicago police officers who were shot by a man during a traffic stop around 5 p.m. Friday in South Shore, according to police Supt. Larry Snelling. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…

2 killed, 7 hurt so far in Chicago shootings over Fourth of July weekend

Among those injured were two Chicago police officers who were shot by a man during a traffic stop around 5 p.m. Friday in South Shore, according to police Supt. Larry Snelling.

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Forty-three of state’s top 50 football players in Class of 2027 have made college commitments. chicago.suntimes.com/high-sc…

High number of football commits highlights news and notes ahead of the high school season

Forty-three of state’s top 50 football players in Class of 2027 have made college commitments

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