Lee Smith and Harold Baines both debuted in Chicago during the 1980 season. Smith began with the Cubs and went on to record 478 saves while Baines started out with the White Sox and had 2,866 hits.
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NRA Settles Lawsuit with ‘The Bean’ Artist
The National Rifle Association will remove an image of Chicago's famous bean-shaped sculpture from a video advertisement, ending a legal dispute that began after the artist sued for copyright infringement, according to statements from both sides.
Glenn Beck Gives $50K to Lincoln Artifacts Debt
Beck's charity, Mercury One, has donated $50,000 toward a $9.2 million debt owed for a collection of 1,400 artifacts purchased a decade ago for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
Teachers Union: Tentative Deal to End Charter Schools Strike
The Chicago Teachers Union said more than 500 teachers will return to classes Monday at Acero’s 15 schools with 7,500 predominantly Latino students.
Sears’ Biggest Holder Bids $4.6B for Rest of Bankrupt Chain
Eddie Lampert and his ESL Holdings hedge fund are offering to buy the rest of Sears for up to $4.6 billion in cash and stock.
Walgreens Expands Prescription Delivery Program Nationwide
Walgreens said Thursday it will partner with FedEx to deliver prescriptions as soon as the next day for a $4.99 fee, and it also is providing same-day deliveries in several cities including Chicago.
Illinois Steel Company Plans to Move Operations to Indiana
The state of Indiana announced Wednesday that Alliance Steel plans to invest $19.7 million in Gary, about 25 miles from its plant in Bedford Park, Illinois.
Man Charged in 1 of 3 Fatal Stabbings on Chicago’s West Side
Police said Tuesday that 24-year-old Darius Mayze has been charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 20 slaying of 58-year-old Ronald Rockett.
Union: Chicago Teachers Stage 1st US Charter School Strike
Classes were canceled for Acero’s 7,500 predominantly Latino students, and Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey said the strike would last “until they come back with an offer that respects our students and the people who educate them.”
Airline Disputes Family’s Account of Woman Left at O’Hare
American Airlines says closed-circuit television footage at O’Hare International Airport shows a 67-year-old woman in a wheelchair wasn’t apparently upset or left alone as long as her family claims.
Bono to Speak in Chicago on Fighting AIDS, Poverty in Africa
The lead singer of the rock band U2 is scheduled to appear Thursday at an Economic Club of Chicago dinner meeting.
Nexstar Offers Just Over $4B for Tribune Media
Nexstar is offering to buy Chicago's Tribune Media for about $4 billion Monday, four months after the collapse of a similar bid from Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Ex-Commander Enters Plea in Social Security Fraud Case
A not-guilty plea was entered in federal court by a former Chicago police commander charged with stealing Social Security funds in a scheme lasting more than 23 years.
Rauner Puts Pressure on Airbnb West Bank Decision
Gov. Bruce Rauner attempted Thursday to pressure Airbnb into reversing its ban on lodging listings in the disputed West Bank, calling for an investigation into whether the company is violating Illinois laws.
US Pilots Want More Training on New Boeing Jet After Crash
U.S. airline pilots are asking for more training around an automated system suspected of playing a role in a deadly crash in Indonesia.
624 Sex Assault Complaints at Chicago Schools This Semester
A Chicago Public Schools agency has received almost 500 allegations of student-on-student sexual violence since early September.
MillerCoors, Pabst Settle Lawsuit Over Brewing Contract
MillerCoors and Pabst Brewing Co. settled a lawsuit Wednesday in which the hipster's brand of choice claimed the bigger brewer lied about its ability to continue brewing Pabst's beers to put that company out of business.
Ald. Cochran Rejects Plea Deal, Heads to Trial
Prominent Chicago Ald. Willie B. Cochran surprised courtroom observers at a hearing Wednesday by turning down a plea agreement in his federal corruption case that his lawyer contends could have meant little to no prison time.
Loyola Presents Final Four Ring to Sister Jean
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt now has a little bling to go along with the international attention she gained as the near-centenarian team chaplain during Loyola-Chicago's run to the NCAA Final Four.
US Officials: It’s OK to Eat Some Romaine, Look for Labels
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration said people shouldn’t eat any romaine because of an E. coli outbreak. Now, it says it’s OK to eat some romaine lettuce again. Just be sure to check the label.
George W. Bush to Receive Award from Lincoln Foundation
The foundation announced Monday that the former president will receive the 2019 Lincoln Leadership Prize during a ceremony on April 1 in Chicago.
Chicago Police Officer Jimenez Remembered as a ‘Guardian’
Speaking to more than 1,000 people in the Chapel of St. Joseph at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that it came as no surprise that “Sammy Jimenez became Officer Jimenez.”
Slick Roads, Blowing Snow Delay Air, Road Travel in Midwest
The Chicago area was slammed with up to a foot of wet snow, and whiteout conditions stalled commuter traffic on the roads.
Chicago Defends Location of Obama Library in Federal Court
The city of Chicago responded last week to a lawsuit seeking to stop construction of the Obama Presidential Center, saying the buildings would sit on land that wasn't subject to restrictive public-trust laws.
Ex-Trump Campaign Adviser Papadopoulos to Report to Prison
Former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos was scheduled to report to prison on Monday after a federal judge rejected his last-minute bid to delay his two-week sentence.
