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- Blogs, Bleader Oct 23, 2017
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Police close Kenneka Jenkins investigation but for some photos of her body ‘raise more questions than answers,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a Republican state representative is considering running against Rauner.
- News & Politics, Sports Aug 15, 2017
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Hard hat, lunch pail: The myth of toughness in Chicago sports
How the fabled athletic monsters of Chicago’s Midway were created
- Blogs, Bleader May 8, 2017
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Emanuel launches new climate change section on city website using information deleted from EPA, and other Chicago news
Also, there's speculation that Forrest Claypool's days at Chicago Public Schools are numbered.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 21, 2017
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Chance the Rapper named one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2017, and other Chicago news
Also, Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts will not be deputy commerce secretary in the Trump administration.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 4, 2016
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Rahm: The Cubs’ victory celebration Friday will ‘stand the test of time,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a new documentary tells the stories of two women killed by Chicago police.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 14, 2016
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What makes the Cubs so irresistible? Winning personalities winning games.
Joe Maddon’s Cubs are just as good as the Yankees of yore—and so much more likable.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 30, 2016
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With a strike date of October 11 pending, CTU remains in talks with the Emanuel administration, and other Chicago news
Also, Hillary Clinton raises a cool $4 million with two Chicago fund-raisers ranging from $50,000 to $2,700 per plate.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 26, 2016
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'Man in the black leather' Aroldis Chapman joins Cubs' bullpen
Cubs sign the Yankees pitcher despite allegations that he choked his girlfriend.
- News & Politics, Feature Aug 5, 2015
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The method to Joe Maddon's madness
The Cubs' iconoclastic new manager has won over the city’s sportswriters, revitalized fans, and—mostly—helped make the Lovable Losers a winning team. But is he the one to end the curse?
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 14, 2012
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Break up the Cubs!
The Chicago Cubs stay hot, but face uncertainty with the trade deadline approaching.
- Best of Chicago, City Life Jun 20, 2012
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Best Theo Epstein Alter Ego at City Hall
Transportation commissioner Gabe Klein
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 14, 2012
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The presidency: take this job and love it
If Obama's so smart, why does he want four more years?
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2012
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The advantage of incumbency prevails, even for the Cubs
The Cubs name "incumbent" Ryan Dempster to start opening day.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 14, 2012
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Cubs: Hope springs eternal, even in midwinter
The spotlight shifts from Theo Epstein to the players at the Cubs convention
- News & Politics, Feature Dec 22, 2011
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Laura Ricketts, the owner
‘We want to be thought of as a Chicago team and not just the north-side team or the yuppie team, which isn't really true’
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 18, 2011
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The new "Cubs way": No nonsense
Dale Sveum becomes the new Cubs manager, and it's business as unusual.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 2, 2011
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Cubs manager Mike Quade is out
Cubs manager Mike Quade is out.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 2, 2011
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Cubs: The wonks are running the asylum
Theo Epstein brings his Boston stats heads to Wrigley Field.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 25, 2011
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Theo Epstein takes on "the ultimate challenge"
Former BoSox GM Theo Epstein takes the reins as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs.