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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2h

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21. Mantz broke the record with an unofficial time of 2:04:43.
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Jacob Kiplimo wins 2025 Chicago Marathon, Conner Mantz breaks American record

Kiplimo finished in first with an unofficial time of 2:02:21. Mantz broke the American record with an unofficial time of 2:04:43.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6h

Hawi Fesa had won the 2025 Chicago Marathon in the women’s division with an unofficial time of 2:14:56, a personal best.
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Hawi Fesa victorious in U.S. debut at 2025 Chicago Marathon

She had won the 2025 Chicago Marathon in the women's division with an unofficial time of 2:14:56, a personal best.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6h

Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico, visited Humbolt Park’s Maternity of the Blessed Mother Church for “short periods in past years.” He is accused of sexually assaulting a child while visiting Chicago.
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Visiting priest from Mexico accused of sexually assaulting a child 'many years ago,' archdiocese says

Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico, visited Humbolt Park's Maternity of the Blessed Mother Church for "short periods in past years." He is accused of sexually assaulting a child while visiting Chicago.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 7h

A conversation with the beloved Chicago artist, writer and actor, who died Saturday.
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Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago treasure: 'You notice how lucky you are'

A conversation with the beloved Chicago artist, writer and actor, who died Saturday.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8h

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21, good for seventh on the all-time list and an Ugandan national record.
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Jacob Kiplimo wins 2025 Chicago Marathon

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21, good for seventh on the all-time list and an Ugandan national record.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

All 20 road projects totaling over $50 million likely won’t get underway until 2026 as the investigation into Builders Paving LLC continues.
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Road projects in 30 suburbs are on hold amid IDOT review into contractor with ties to Palumbo family

All told, 20 road projects totaling over $50 million likely won't get underway until 2026 as the Illinois Department of Transportation continues its investigation into Builders Paving LLC, which in turn has filed a lawsuit to try to force the agency to award contracts the company contends it's…

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

Members of Midwest clubs brought cars, bikes, motorcycles to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for the Low & Slow show, putting a spotlight on mobile works of art.
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Lowrider festival showcases Latino car culture and artistry at Navy Pier

Members of Midwest clubs brought cars, bikes, motorcycles to Navy Pier's Festival Hall for the Low & Slow show, putting a spotlight on mobile works of art.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 20h

The Chicago Cubs' 2025 postseason run ends with Game 5 loss to Brewers in the National League Division Series.

Cubs' 2025 postseason run ends with Game 5 loss to Brewers in NLDS

The back-and-forth series aptly came down to the wire.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 21h

The Cubs have benefitted from veteran Justin Turner’s wealth of baseball knowledge — despite his sparse playing time.

Cubs veteran Justin Turner making impact despite sparse playing time

The Cubs have benefitted from Turner's wealth of baseball knowledge.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 23h

Diane Keaton had a long collaboration with Woody Allen in such films as “Sleeper,” “Love and Death,” “Manhattan” and “Annie Hall,” for which she won an Oscar.

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton had a long collaboration with Woody Allen in such films as "Sleeper," "Love and Death," "Manhattan" and "Annie Hall," for which she won an Oscar. She was nominated for three other Academy Awards for "Reds," "Marvin's Room" and "Something's Gotta Give."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick was best known for his mixed-media collages, drawings, paintings, poetry and theatrical work. His art addressed themes rooted in Chicago life, nature and human struggle.

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick — a fiercely independent essayist, painter and gallerist — dies at 66

The artist, writer and actor recently published "The Sun at the End of the Road" and had a Steppenwolf show planned this month.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Review: Released after a six-year gap, Chance the Rapper's latest work finds the activist taking up both of his thrones with conviction.

Review: Chance the Rapper performs a love letter to Chicago

Released in August after a six-year gap, his latest work "Star Line" made up the bulk of his set. The album is one of Chance’s most progressive and expressive packages to date that finds the activist taking up both of his thrones with conviction.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

In Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the Cubs are entrusting left-hander Drew Pomeranz with the ball to open the winner-takes-all contest.

Cubs to start left-hander Drew Pomeranz against the Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS

The winner Saturday advances to the NLCS.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Deployment of National Guard troops within Illinois remains blocked Saturday after the federal appeals court in Chicago met the Trump administration halfway.

National Guard deployment still blocked in Illinois after federal appeals court steps in Saturday

Justice Department lawyers argued that U.S. District Judge April Perry "impermissibly second-guessed the Commander in Chief."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Jimmy Kimmel has been asking viewers to send in videos with #showmeyourhellhole in Democratic cities President Trump has targeted, including Portland and Washington, D.C. On Thursday night, he turned to a “very special report” filed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Reporting in 'war-torn' Chicago, Pritzker mocks Trump's 'hellhole' narrative on 'Jimmy Kimmel'

The governor filmed a video near the Monroe Street Bridge Thursday afternoon as proceedings were underway at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago against the Trump administration's plans to deploy the National Guard in the city.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals PARTIALLY grants the stay sought by the Trump Administration.

The stay is GRANTED as to federalization of the National Guard.

But it is DENIED as to deployment.

So deployment still BLOCKED, but troops "do not need to return to their home states."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

A Blue Island man already accused of punching a woman at the Loyola Red Line CTA station last month is now facing new charges for similar attacks, nearly all of which happened near North Side CTA train stations, most recently on Wednesday and Thursday.

Blue Island man accused of 4 more punching attacks of women near Red Line stations

Derek Rucker, 37, is accused in five alleged attacks, one of which happened in Evanston and involved an on-duty police officer.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

More than 53,000 runners will take to the streets Sunday for the 47th Chicago Marathon. The race kicks off in waves beginning at 7:20 a.m. in Grant Park, sending competitors on a 26.2-mile journey through 29 neighborhoods across the city.

Chicago Marathon: Surveying the 2025 field

John Korir returns to try to defend his title in the men's division, and a new women's champion will be crowned.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Dozens of protesters have gathered at the Broadview detention facility Saturday morning ahead of a delegation of religious leaders attempting to deliver Holy Communion to detainees.

Religious leaders arriving at Broadview detention facility to deliver Communion to detainees

Meanwhile, a day after a judge ordered the removal of a fence erected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, barricades were being put up in front of the fence.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Students on Loyola University’s Rogers Park campus reflected on Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt’s long life and legacy Friday, celebrating her warmth and capacity for acceptance and encouragement.

Students remember Loyola’s beloved Sister Jean: 'She was a safe person to talk to'

Sister Jean, who served as chaplain for the men’s basketball team and was a fixture on campus for decades, died Thursday at age 106.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago returns October 18-19, offering free access to over 200 buildings across the city. Architectural columnist @leebey1.bsky.social shares his top five picks.

Open House Chicago returns next weekend. Here are the top 5 must-see sights.

This year's event includes 30 new places to gawk at, and while all of them are pretty good, there's a few worth checking out.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

The University of Illinois, which established the world's first wheelchair racing program in 1948, has nine of its 15 team members competing in Sunday's Chicago Marathon, including six-time Paralympic medalist Susannah Scaroni.

University of Illinois wheelchair track produces perennial Chicago Marathon racers

Nine of the team’s 15 athletes are competing in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, some of whom are Paralympic medalists and racers in numerous marathons worldwide.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Late Friday, the Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over whether the White House can deploy National Guard troops in Illinois.

Trump asks appeals court to intervene after judge blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

Justice Department lawyers say U.S. District Judge April Perry "impermissibly second-guessed the Commander in Chief."

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Trump asks appeals court to intervene after judge blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

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Trump asks appeals court to intervene after judge blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

Justice Department lawyers say U.S. District Judge April Perry "impermissibly second-guessed the Commander in Chief."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Teen rapper BabyChiefDoIt from Chicago’s south suburbs is having a breakout year, from his viral performance at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash to a collaboration with Chance the Rapper on his newest album.

Chicago's BabyChiefDoIt quickly rising through the rap ranks

The teen rapper from Chicago's south suburbs is having a breakout year, from his viral performance at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash to a collaboration with Chance the Rapper on his newest album.

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