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Already a March legend, UConn guard turns focus to Illinois

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After memorable shot vs. Duke, freshman Braylon Mullins has to forget about it and focus on Final Four  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ After making one of the most memorable shots in NCAA Tournament history, UConn freshman Braylon Mullins has to forget about it and focus on the semifinal against Illinois. NCAA Tournament Column: Already a March Madness legend, UConn's Braylon Mullins turn...

Coach houses now legal in much of Chicago

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Many Chicago building owners finally got the green light this week to build coach houses and "granny flats" on their properties.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Many Chicago building owners finally got the green light this week to build coach houses and "granny flats" on their properties. Coach houses now legal in much of Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson touts housing efforts Many Chicago building owners got the green light this week to build coach houses and "granny flats" on their properties, though a split ward-by-ward legalization means lots of Chicagoans will not have the option. Read Story Related articles: Aldermen reach compromise on coach houses and 'g...

Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for slaying of police officer

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"I no longer have my child," Preston's mother, Dionne Mhoon, cried in court on Thursday. "Do you hear me? I no longer have my child."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Joseph Brooks, 22, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 55 years in prison in the shooting death of Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston. 'For a mere barbecue:' Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for slaying of police officer Joseph Brooks, 22, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 55 years in prison in the shooting death of Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe ...