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MURDER SEASON: Chicago Crime Set to Spike

Chicago police are gearing up for a spike in violent crime, as summer officially arrives. “Police Supt. Garry McCarthy acknowledged, in summer months, both shootings and murders usually spike.” At least six people were shot since yesterday afternoon, two were

AMA Working with Mayors to Target Sugary Drinks

The American Medical Association is echoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; they have now stated that they will join with states to ban sugary drinks from those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance. AMA

AMA Working with Mayors to Target Sugary Drinks

Thursday's Game 7 a Rare Treat

(AP) Game 7s in NBA Finals are a rare treatBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAP Basketball WriterMIAMIIt all comes down to this. Heroes are made, legacies are forged and hearts are broken in Game 7s of the NBA Finals. It’s a shame they

Thursday's Game 7 a Rare Treat

Salon: Rahm Is Losing Control of Chicago

Rahm Emanuel’s first two years as Mayor of Chicago have been nothing less than turbulent. To help weather the many storms, he has been able to rely on an obedient and forgiving Chicago media. Time Magazine’s June 10 cover story hailed

Salon: Rahm Is Losing Control of Chicago

Citizens Seek Security Alternatives as Police Forces Downsize

As cities across the U.S. face police shortages and violent crime rebounds, some communities have begun to police themselves through other means.  One such watch group was created in a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Oregon and calls itself a “Glock Block.”KOIN News reports: “We’re starting

Citizens Seek Security Alternatives as Police Forces Downsize

Boston Goalie Rask Dominant Again in Shutout

The drama started before the game even started. During warmups, Chicago’s Marian Hossa skated off the ice and Chicago updated their roster with him as a scratch. Then Boston’s Zdeno Chara skated off after colliding with teammate Milan Lucic. Only

Boston Goalie Rask Dominant Again in Shutout

Bruins Beat Blackhawks to Take 2-1 Series Lead

(AP) Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2ndBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterBOSTONGoals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game

Bruins Beat Blackhawks to Take 2-1 Series Lead

Boston Goalie Rask Saves Bruins

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask kept Boston in Game 2 and enabled them to ultimately even the series in overtime by allowing only one goal after Chicago peppered him with shots all night. It was the Blackhawks who shined in

Boston Goalie Rask Saves Bruins

Game 2: Bruins Beat Chicago in OT, Even Series

(AP) Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 in OT, even Cup seriesBy JAY COHENAP Sports WriterCHICAGOThese Boston Bruins are one resilient bunch. Daniel Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime and the Bruins shrugged off a sluggish start to beat the Chicago Blackhawks

Game 2: Bruins Beat Chicago in OT, Even Series

NHL Announces Awards: Ovechkin Wins Third MVP

The National Hockey League awards were announced Friday and Saturday night. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin took home his third Hart Memorial Trophy for the league’s most valuable player. He beat Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and John Tavares

NHL Announces Awards: Ovechkin Wins Third MVP

5 Shutouts Friday, Runs Down 0.78 Per Game

Rick Porcello led the Tigers to the fifth shutout of the night in Major League Baseball, driving the average runs per game to 8.48 this season, well below the 9.21 that were being scored at this time in the 2002 season. The Boston Red Sox

5 Shutouts Friday, Runs Down 0.78 Per Game

White House Wants You To Know President Is Still ‘The Lightworker’

Good lord…after all these years, they’re still pushing the cult of personality, “enlightened being” narrative, and not-so subtly. We can’t make higher education a luxury. Every American family should be able to afford it. #DontDoubleMyRate, pic.twitter.com/IdflDySkE1 — The White House (@whitehouse)

The Replacements to Reunite for at Least 3 Shows

(AP) MINNEAPOLIS–Twenty-two years after breaking up, The Replacements are reuniting for at least three shows. The celebrated 1980s alt-rockers say they’ll play at Riot Fest in Toronto, Chicago and Denver. Exact dates haven’t been announced, but Riot Fest runs Aug.

The Replacements to Reunite for at Least 3 Shows

Blackhawks Superfan Has Not Missed Game Since 1966

A Chicago Blackhawks superfan from Stokie, Illinois has not missed a home game since 1966, attending 2,152 consecutive home games.  According to CBS’s Chicago affiliate, Bob Gertenrich has been a season ticket holder since 1966, when tickets were $2.50 a game. 

Blackhawks Superfan Has Not Missed Game Since 1966

Jason Kidd Named New Brooklyn Nets Coach

(AP) Nets hire Jason Kidd as coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterThe Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success. Kidd retired earlier this month

Jason Kidd Named New Brooklyn Nets Coach

Flopping Threatens Culture of NBA, NHL

Basketball is all about athleticism. Hockey is all about toughness. LeBron James and Gregory Campbell are the faces of this postseason. But an epidemic of flopping threatens both sports. In fact, the threat is spearheaded by one of Campbell’s teammates,

Flopping Threatens Culture of NBA, NHL

Obama's Islamic Outreach Overview

The Obama administration has an infamous history of questionable Islamist outreach, as noted here, here and here. These outreach efforts have been engaged by the highest levels of the Department of Justice (DOJ), resulting in decisions affecting potential prosecutions of Islamist leaders and closing ranks with other Islamist leaders

Obama's Islamic Outreach Overview

Bill Daley Running for Illinois Governor Office

In an advertisement released Monday night, Bill Daley, former Chief of Staff to President Obama and brother of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, announced an exploratory committee to run for governor of Illinois. Daley has never held public office, but

Bill Daley Running for Illinois Governor Office

In Memoriam: Gerald Breitbart (1932-2013)

With great sadness we announce the passing of Gerald Breitbart, husband of Arlene Mae Breitbart (1925-2013), father of Andrew (1969-2012) and his sister Tracey, and grandfather of seven fantastic grandchildren. Gerry passed away from natural causes late Monday night in

In Memoriam: Gerald Breitbart (1932-2013)

Goalies Overcome NHL Odds

Unlike the Miami Heat, which were given better than a 50 percent chance of winning the NBA title before the season began, the Chicago Blackhawks (5%) and Boston Bruins (4%) were given very little chance of winning the Stanley Cup

Goalies Overcome NHL Odds

5 Things to Watch in Stanley Cup Finals

(AP) AP’s 5 things to watch in the Stanley Cup finalsBy LARRY LAGEAP Hockey WriterHockey fans who endured another lockout are in for a treat that’ll cap a sprint of a season. The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are set

5 Things to Watch in Stanley Cup Finals

After 86 Years, Blackhawks and Bruins Meet for Cup

(Reuters) – A Stanley Cup classic 86 years in the making hits the ice as Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, two of the National Hockey League’s charter clubs, faceoff in a best-of-seven final dripping with nostalgia and mystery. The first

After 86 Years, Blackhawks and Bruins Meet for Cup

Barack Obama's Long-Term Goals

In an attempt to deflect concerns about the government’s vast National Security Agency spying operation on Friday, President Barack Obama tried to empathize with critics of the program, suggesting that he, too, could be targeted once he left office. Given

Barack Obama's Long-Term Goals

20-Inning Games Listed by Team

The following is a list of the 20-inning games played by each Major League Baseball team–and the results. Teams are organized by the franchise while in each city, so the Atlanta Braves’s 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on May

20-Inning Games Listed by Team