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Christopher Cupps on loan to Greenock Morton
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— Aug 24, 2026
Chicago Fire FC have loaned 18-year-old homegrown defender Christopher Cupps to Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton through the end of 2026, with Chicago retaining the right to recall him. The move aims to accelerate his development with first-team action abroad, building on his youth international pedigree and prior MLS and Chicago Fire II experience.
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FBI Busts ISIS-Inspired Teens Allegedly Plotting Major Terror Attack in Chicago
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— Mar 26, 2022
According to court documents unsealed Friday, three teenagers planned to carry out a terror attack at a Chicago mosque. The FBI intercepted 18-year-old Xavier Pelkey of Waterville, Maine, and a 15-year-old and…
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Chicago Official Says Murder Victim May Have ‘Startled’ Alleged Illegal Alien Shooter
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— Mar 23, 2026
A Chicago alderwoman appeared to blame an 18-year-old woman for her own fatal shooting last week, allegedly at the hands of an illegal alien. Chicago police announced Sunday that Jose Medina-Medina had been arrested for…
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Heroic Boy, 11, Killed Protecting Pregnant Mom, Allegedly from Man Paroled 1 Day Earlier in Chicago
Opinion
— Mar 17, 2024
Liberalism is a disease that will happily take the lives of innocents if it means liberals can keep their sense of moral superiority intact. In the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, an 11-year-old boy was violently…
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
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Two killed in University of Chicago shooting
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— Jul 24, 2026
Two people, a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were found shot to death inside a vehicle near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park; a weapon was recovered at the scene and both victims died after being transported to UChicago Medical Center. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of South Ellis Avenue, with investigators continuing to pursue details about possible connections to the university.
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Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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Mom and Sibling Arrested After Missing 6-Year-Old Found Dead
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— Jan 9, 2022
A 6-year-old boy who had been reported missing last week was later found dead, and three members of his family have been charged in connection with his death. Damari Perry of North Chicago had been reported missing last…
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Shooting Breaks Out After Ceremony In City
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— Nov 24, 2025
Chicago is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a week filled with violence, tragedy, and rising frustration. On Monday night, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly set on fire while riding the city’s…
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US Congressman Announces His 28-Year-Old Daughter Has Died
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— Apr 5, 2023
The daughter of a Democratic congressman from Chicago has died, with few details being released. “Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28. Our family is completely heartbroken,” Democratic…
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Southwest Pilot Detained and Failed Sobriety Test Just Before Takeoff
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— Aug 19, 2025
A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from duty and arrested just moments before he was scheduled to fly a commercial jet from Georgia to Chicago, after failing a sobriety test on the tarmac. The pilot, 52-year-old…
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&TEAM Shares “Mark on Me” Performance from Show! Music Core
Official post promoting &TEAM's live stage of “Mark on Me” on Show! Music Core, met with enthusiastic fan praise, fancam shares, and positive comments on vocals and staging. No meaningful opposition or criticism observed.
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MLB Star Skips Game To Honor Kirk
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— Sep 22, 2025
Matt Shaw wasn’t in the lineup Sunday as the Chicago Cubs faced off against the Cincinnati Reds — and it wasn’t for an injury, rest day, or roster shuffle. It was something much deeper. The 23-year-old infielder was in…
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Rampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmac
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Bengals 27-9 Preseason Win Over Bears
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chicago Bears 27-9 in the preseason as 40-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson threw two touchdown passes and piled up 156 yards, with Dohnte Meyers showing as a roster-depth contributor. In the second half, Sean Clifford led a scoring drive and connected for a 20-yard TD to Noah Thomas to push the lead to 24-9, underscoring Cincinnati's quarterback depth in the split-squad game.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Officials Release New Details on Loyola Student Death
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— Mar 26, 2026
A shocking and tragic case out of Chicago is igniting outrage after prosecutors revealed chilling new details about the killing of 18-year-old college freshman Sheridan “Shera” Gorman. Authorities say the suspect…
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Inter Miami edges Fire 3-2, Lewandowski debut
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— Jul 21, 2026
Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 without Lionel Messi, with Luis Suárez scoring twice and 20-year-old Preston Plambeck netting a late winner, as Lewandowski made his MLS debut for Chicago but didn’t score. The win left Miami second in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville and kept the focus on Messi’s status while Lewandowski’s debut highlighted the game’s notable storyline.
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Illegal Accused Of Murdering Chicago Student Reportedly Missing Part Of Skull, Can’t Read Or Write
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— Mar 28, 2026
The illegal immigrant accused of murdering 18-year-old college freshman Sheridan Gorman is illiterate and lacking parts of his brain and skull, his attorney claims. Authorities charged Venezuelan national Jose…
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.
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26-Year-Old Democratic Influencer Falls Short In Plot To Go To Congress
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— Mar 18, 2026
Former social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh fell short to her opponent, Evanston, Ill. Mayor and former state legislator Daniel Biss, in the crowded Democratic primary to represent a deep-blue Chicago area House…
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Which decade is your soul from?
Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
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JB Pritzker Said Cashless Bail Would Keep Cities Safe — Then A Woman Was Burned Alive
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— Nov 25, 2025
Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s cashless bail law enabled a man with more than 70 arrests to roam the streets before allegedly burning a woman alive in Chicago. Local judges gave pretrial release to 50-year-old…
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Media Attempts to Create ‘New George Floyd’ After Chicago Man’s Death, but Bodycam Footage Tells a Different Story
Opinion
— Apr 11, 2024
Monday, March 25, probably started out like any other day for 31-year-old NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. He probably kissed his wife and son as he left for work, expecting to see them later that evening. But Jonathan…
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Mariners Promote Kade Anderson for MLB Debut vs Cubs
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— Aug 20, 2026
Seattle Mariners calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson from Double-A Arkansas for his MLB debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park, after a dominant first pro season that saw him post a 1.06 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 93.1 innings across 18 Double-A starts. The 22-year-old, drafted third overall out of LSU in 2025 and listed as baseball’s top pitching prospect, has dazzled scouts and ranked among the game’s elite prospects as he joins Seattle’s rotation this season.
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