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A Cook County judge ordered an Aurora man held as he awaits trial in the death of a woman who was killed after he drove the wrong way on the Dan Ryan Expressway last week and crashed into another car.

Juan Ruiz Huerta, 29, faces three counts of first-degree murder, alongside one felony count each of aggravated battery involving a deadly weapon, kidnapping and unlawful restraint in the deadly July 31 crash, according to Illinois State Police.

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Community members score on discarded school supplies: ‘This was needed’

In the midst of making last-minute preparations yesterday to open a home daycare, owner Parish Banks wondered how she would afford all the supplies she needs to start the year and educate her students to their fullest potential. Her answer would come in the form of a Facebook post that appeared in her feed, notifying community members about a dumpster filled with school supplies outside Carlos Fuentes Elementary School in the Avondale neighborhood.

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McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new leader for US market

McDonald’s warned in May that high gas prices and consumer anxiety over the U.S. conflict with Iran could dent its sales.

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• Lake County Metra rail work kicks off, suspends midday service
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Chicago White Sox target bullpen, outfield and catching depth at trade deadline: ‘Couldn’t be more excited’

The White Sox targeted bullpen, outfield and catching depth in three separate deadline trades yesterday. In the search for help behind the plate, the Sox acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Duncan Davitt.

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• Chicago Bears training camp report: A physical day of practice was sloppy at times for offense
• Chicago Sky lose a late lead as Kahleah Copper scores 31 and Kelsey Plum adds 20 in her Phoenix Mercury debut

Review: Ariana Grande speaks about taking a break, then puts on a dazzling arena concert in Chicago

Playing the first of three sold-out concerts as the final American dates of her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” Ariana Grande clarified the meaning behind her headline-making announcement on Sunday.

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Visitors take photos at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, with the ferris wheel and a model of the triumphal arch in the background, July 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

President Donald Trump’s arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington’s historical sites, report says

President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot-tall memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location, according to an assessment by the National Park Service.

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• Senate panel expected to advance Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts
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