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As we've now learned, the pope is a Chicago White Sox fan, and there's a picture from the 2005 World Series to prove it.
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Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of killing boy trying to protect mother in Edgewater Jury selection began Friday for the trial of the man accused of killing an 11-year-old boy in Edgewater last year.

Jury selection began Friday for the trial of the man accused of killing an 11-year-old boy in Edgewater last year.

Chicago-style Pope Leo XIV merch hits the internet as Portillo's launches sandwich in his honor The College of Cardinals selected its first Chicago-style pope, and the internet is already making memes, edits and merch.

The College of Cardinals selected its first Chicago-style pope, and the internet is already making memes, edits and merch.

Radar went black for air traffic controllers at Newark Airport again The brief outage happened at 3:55 a.m.

The brief outage happened at 3:55 a.m.

Happy Mother's Day: Celebrating all moms on earth and in heaven How are you celebrating mom this year? We talked to people in Chicago and the suburbs about motherhood.

How are you celebrating mom this year? We talked to people in Chicago and the suburbs about motherhood.

'Windy City Weekend' celebrates Mother's Day early with flower, bundt cake giveaways It's Mother's Day weekend, and, on "Windy City Weekend," Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini welcomed in a studio audience to celebrate all the mothers out there.

It's Mother's Day weekend, and, on "Windy City Weekend," Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini welcomed in a studio audience to celebrate all the mothers out there.

Weather Sketchers for week of May 12 Tracy Butler's Weather Sketchers air on ABC7 Eyewitness News This Morning.

Tracy Butler's Weather Sketchers air on ABC7 Eyewitness News This Morning.

Philadelphia Dumpster Divers transforming trash into art for more than 30 years The Philadelphia Dumpster Divers use upcycled materials in their work. The group has been meeting monthly for 33 years.

The Philadelphia Dumpster Divers use upcycled materials in their work. The group has been meeting monthly for 33 years.

Judge orders release of Tufts University doctoral student from ICE custody A judge has ordered that Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk be released on bail from ICE custody after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration.

A judge has ordered that Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk be released on bail from ICE custody after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration.

Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump's handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his Republican administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.

A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump's handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his Republican administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.

FX releases first trailer for new comedy, 'Adults' "We are in the roast chicken phase of life!" The new trailer for the FX series "Adults" shows how adulting can be difficult! "Adults" premieres May 28 on FX and streams the next day on Hulu.

"We are in the roast chicken phase of life!" The new trailer for the FX series "Adults" shows how adulting can be difficult! "Adults" premieres May 28 on FX and streams the next day on Hulu.

The colorful world headquarters of Crayola Take a tour inside the colorful production plant of Crayola Crayons. Crayons have been made here in Pennsylvania since 1903.

Take a tour inside the colorful production plant of Crayola Crayons. Crayons have been made here in Pennsylvania since 1903.

An engaged woman and her mother are murdered. Who would target the mother-daughter pair in cold blood?

Our newest episode of #ABC2020’s true crime ‘Bad Romance’ hosted by Ryan Smith airs tonight, May 9 at 9 on ABC.

How Bryan Kohberger could get the death penalty off the table before his trial even starts Defendants in other high-profile death penalty cases have been down Kohberger's road, faced with potentially making a life-or-death decision before a jury does it for them.

Defendants in other high-profile death penalty cases have been down Kohberger's road, faced with potentially making a life-or-death decision before a jury does it for them.

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for 1st time in 5 years, CDC data shows The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the first time in five years, according to new data from the CDC published Friday.

The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the first time in five years, according to new data from the CDC published Friday.

Insurance denies man life-saving lung transplant as he was preparing for procedure at Northwestern A California man battling stage 4 lung cancer was preparing to fly across the country to Chicago for a life-changing double-lung transplant when his insurance company denied him coverage.

A California man battling stage 4 lung cancer was preparing to fly across the country to Chicago for a life-changing double-lung transplant when his insurance company denied him coverage.

Pope Leo XIV - history-making, the first American Pope. Now, David Muir reports from the Vatican in the breaking, new "20/20" special edition. "The American Pope | Leo XIV" premieres tonight at 8 p.m. on ABC. Stream on Hulu and Disney+.
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Assessing WNBA CBA negotiations, from salaries to salary cap Increased salaries, revenue sharing and salary cap are among the issues being negotiated for WNBA's new CBA.

Increased salaries, revenue sharing and salary cap are among the issues being negotiated for WNBA's new CBA.

The art of Alex Alpert: When the car is your canvas You've seen Alex Alpert's work on everything from Nike sneakers to Subway sandwich wrappers.

You've seen Alex Alpert's work on everything from Nike sneakers to Subway sandwich wrappers.

Angel Reese looks to erase 'bad taste' of losing rookie season For all her rookie accomplishments, one thing Angel Reese didn't do was win. That's something she wants to change, starting with a marquee season opener against the Fever.

For all her rookie accomplishments, one thing Angel Reese didn't do was win. That's something she wants to change, starting with a marquee season opener against the Fever.

Disney x Coperni: Princesses come to life in Disney's 'Create Your World' campaign The creative duo behind luxury brand Coperni share the origins of futuristic fashion and magical storytelling that brought the Disneyland Paris runway show and the "Create Your World" campaign to life.

The creative duo behind luxury brand Coperni share the origins of futuristic fashion and magical storytelling that brought the Disneyland Paris runway show and the "Create Your World" campaign to life.

Football fan alleges discrimination, collusion in NFL draft against Shedeur Sanders: Lawsuit A fan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against NFL, claiming discrimination and collusion led to quarterback Shedeur Sanders' fall to the fifth round in 2025 draft.

A fan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against NFL, claiming discrimination and collusion led to quarterback Shedeur Sanders' fall to the fifth round in 2025 draft.

Father of 15-year-old girl who killed 2 at Madison, WI religious school faces felony charges Wisconsin prosecutors on Thursday charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in a school shooting last year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack.

Wisconsin prosecutors on Thursday charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in a school shooting last year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack.

Gov. Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Wednesday that bars state agencies from collecting and disclosing data about autism to the federal government unless it's medically or legally necessary.

Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Wednesday that bars state agencies from collecting and disclosing data about autism to the federal government unless it's medically or legally necessary.

House passes bill to make 'Gulf of America' name change permanent It passed with a 211 to 206 vote with Rep. Don Bacon being the only Republican to vote against the measure.

It passed with a 211 to 206 vote with Rep. Don Bacon being the only Republican to vote against the measure.

Naples meets New York in every bite at Pizzazz pizzeria Naples meets New York in every bite of pizza at Pizzazz in NYC.

Naples meets New York in every bite of pizza at Pizzazz in NYC.

A shopkeeper’s “close call with death” was caught on security camera when a car ploughed through the front window of Allenton Fresh Supermarket in Ashburton, New Zealand, on Thursday, May 1.

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war President Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war.

President Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war.

Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recently saved a duckling from a storm grate, with the rescue captured on bodycam video.

Two patrol officers responded after several citizens flagged them down to report the trapped duckling.

2025 NFL draft: Best rookie team fits, perfect landing spots Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel.

Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel.