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Chicago News
Self-made millionaire Willie Wilson was giving gas away to motorists who showed up at four dozen gas stations. Some drivers waited for more more than an hour to collect their $50 worth of gasoline.
Theater
“MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others kicks off in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023 and is scheduled to run through September 10, 2023.
Bulls
Jrue Holiday had a game-high 27 points to go along with seven assists and no turnovers as the Bucks won for the 15th time in their last 16 meetings with the Bulls, including all three matchups this season.
Blackhawks
Fleury is a three-time Stanley Cup-winner who, at 36, won his first Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie last year while playing for the Vegas Golden Knights. He was traded to Chicago last offseason.
Chicago Journal
Jonathan Toews, Dylan Strome, Taylor Raddysh, and Philipp Kurashev each scored for Chicago. Patrick Kane set up the goals for Strome and Raddysh.
College Sports
The fourth-seeded Fighting Illini (23-10) were determined to go farther after being bumped by Loyola Chicago last year, but couldn't get past the second round again.
Arts
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long's soon to be released book, The House That Madigan Built, is not a biography of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but a series of vignettes marking highs and lows of a remarkable political timeline.
Blackhawks
Seth Jones scored his first goal in 36 games for the Blackhawks, and Kevin Lankinen made 31 saves.
Chicago Journal
Now 5th in the East, the Bulls are 2-6 in March and 16-19 on the road overall. After a home game on Monday, the Bulls play five straight on the road.
Chicago Journal
The 27-year-old Suzuki was a five-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner in nine seasons with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He batted .317 with 38 homers and 88 RBIs in 132 games last season and had nearly as many walks (87) as strikeouts (88).
Bears
Bears GM Ryan Poles announced Friday the team's signing of unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi has been negated because of a failed physical.
Chicago Politics
Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering while chairman and treasurer of the Progressive Reform Caucus. He used the money for personal expenses, including a family member’s college tuition, jewelry, clothing, and vacations.