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Some Italian-Americans in Chicago say they ‘fiercely oppose’ renaming Balbo Drive 2

Responding to a campaign to remove tributes to the Mussolini henchman, some Chicagoans defend Italo Balbo’s legacy.

By John Greenfield | 08.21.17
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Prosecutors: Ex-Northwestern professor killed boyfriend in a murder, sex, suicide fantasy plot, and other Chicago news

Also, Rahm says Trump administration is "playing politics" to promote its law enforcement policies.

By Kate Shepherd | 08.21.17
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This fitness guru triumphed over childhood trauma through bodybuilding

"When I embraced fitness, I became complete, I was well," Sunny Akhigbe says.

By Anne Ford | 08.18.17

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