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Police investigate a shooting that wounded an Oak Park police officer and a motorist on Harlem Avenue over the Eisenhower Expressway on April 8 in Forest Park.

Speak Out reader opinions: We’re all sitting ducks on the expressways into Chicago; Florida governor not much better than a cult leader; Biden’s making things worse for nursing homes

August 30, 2021 at 12:39 p.m.

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Members of the Geek Squad perform at the 92nd annual Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Aug. 14.

Speak Out reader comments: Cubbies need to boot Ian Happ next; dumb TV commentary accompanies Bud Billiken parade; how do I stop 800 calls before I go insane?

August 27, 2021 at 7:25 p.m.

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Sammy Sosa broke a bat in first inning of the Chicago Cubs-Tampa Bay Devil Rays game on June 3, 2003. Sosa was tossed from the game when it could be seen the bat was filled with a substance later determined to be cork, violating MLB rules. Corked bats are prohibited because they are lighter and give the hitter a faster swing.

Speak Out reader opinions: TV has crossed the line into indecent; Sosa not deserving of Cubs Hall of Fame honor; let’s give slain Chicago police officer an honor that means something

August 26, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.

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Coalition forces assist and escort evacuees for processing during an evacuation Tuesday at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Speak Out reader opinions: Exit from Afghanistan a gift to Taliban; charge straw gun buyers for offense committed with weapon; doubting Thomases believe everything but truth

August 24, 2021 at 1:08 p.m.

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Elgin Fringe Fest showcases ‘some of the most exciting, unique experiences you can have in the performing arts,’ director says

August 21, 2021 at 2:06 p.m.

When the Fringe Festival returns to Elgin Sept. 3-12, expect the city to go alternative artsy in a big way with live performances, music, film and visual art presented all...

Japan's Daisuke Fukushima, riding Chanyon, competes Aug. 4 in the equestrian jumping individual final at Equestrian Park in Tokyo at the Summer Olympics.

Speak Out reader opinions: Wearing masks in school a small sacrifice; horses — not riders — deserve Olympics medals; bring death penalty back

August 19, 2021 at 10:02 a.m.

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Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts welcomes fans to the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Speak Out reader opinions: Cubs owner treated far differently than Sox owner; no way to fight IRS when refund check doesn’t come; QAnon theories beyond crazy

August 18, 2021 at 8:43 a.m.

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In a nod to the movie, players for the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox entered the stadium through the cornfields ahead of Major League Baseball's "Field of Dreams" game on Aug. 12 in Dyersville, Iowa, where a newly constructed 8,000 capacity stadium was built adjacent to the movie set field.

Speak Out reader opinions: New growth draining too much water; Field of Dreams game something to see; enough with the criticism of Simone Biles

August 16, 2021 at 11:11 a.m.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, center, holds a press conference at UCAN at Fillmore Street and Central Park Avenue in Chicago on Aug. 5.

Speak Out reader opinions: Pritzker takes stand so schools don’t have to; Dems hypocritical when it comes to masks; today’s Olympic athletes are spoiled

August 13, 2021 at 9:10 a.m.

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A group of newspaper carriers wave their tickets to Riverview Park in 1955. It was one of those places that made Chicago a fun place to visit and erased the divisions between people, one Speak Out commenter says.

Speak Out reader opinions: People more afraid of polio than COVID-19; Riverview missed for its ability to unite people; why is no one seeking rent/mortgage help?

August 12, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

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