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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports

Richard Riehle, whose prolific acting career dates back to the 1970s, died earlier this month.

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Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension — Shaw Local News Network
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Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat is grateful to be back. Sweat was forced to miss his team’s last two games after the NFL suspended him on Oct. 13 for violating its performance-enhancing policy. Tuesday’s practice marked the first time Sweat was on the field with his teammates since the...

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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills
       — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills

The FBI served a search warrant at a mansion in Beverly Hills Tuesday morning, reportedly in connection with an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. The home belongs to billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who Swalwell was staying with earlier this year.

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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school
       — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school

A social media post about possible explosives drew a police response to a South Side high school Tuesday, Chicago police said.

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How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time for Week 8 — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time for Week 8

After a Thursday night test, the Bears get a Monday Night Football test.It might be their biggest test of the season.Here's how to watch the Bears as they play the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football in Week 8.How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Seattle SeahawksTV:...

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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say
       — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say

Rolling Meadows police are investigating a deadly crash on Tuesday morning.

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1 dead in shooting involving FBI agent in Pilsen, officials say
       — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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1 dead in shooting involving FBI agent in Pilsen, officials say

One person has died in a shooting involving an FBI agent in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood on Monday afternoon, officials said.

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Wilmington church begins cake decorating class for kids — Shaw Local News Network
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Wilmington church begins cake decorating class for kids

Grace Lutheran Church in Wilmington has started a cake decorating class for children ages 8 to 14 years old. Jennifer Dicosola, owner of Sweet Treats Boutique in Wilmington, came in and showed the children how she makes the cake pops at a recent class. Each child made two different kinds of cake...

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Valor Support Project sets 3rd annual Veterans Day dinner for Nov. 7 in Rock Falls — Shaw Local News Network
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Valor Support Project sets 3rd annual Veterans Day dinner for Nov. 7 in Rock Falls

The Valor Support Project, a local veteran-founded nonprofit serving veterans and their families in the Sauk Valley area, is holding its third annual Veterans Day dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Mexicali Rose Banquet Hall in Rock Falls. This year, Korean War veteran Robert “Bob” Insley Bonnell will be...

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Jewelry thief who swallowed earrings from Tiffany & Co during arrest to be sentenced in December
       — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Jewelry thief who swallowed earrings from Tiffany & Co during arrest to be sentenced in December

A jewelry thief was found guilty of robbery and grand theft after swallowing earrings.

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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church — Shaw Local News Network
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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

After an initial proposal went up in smoke, DeKalb city leaders are moving on from considering a proposal for a private club and cigar lounge at the site of a former church and are all in on aiding the development of an event space. The petitioners, Marty and Elisa Boughner, have entered into a...

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Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — A new Humboldt penguin named Robin has made her debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago after hatching this summer. Robin, named after American Humane Society President CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, hatched on July 7 at the zoo. Guests can learn more about Humboldt penguins and the Zoo’s...

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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns

Chicago’s mild weather will continue through midweek before rain chances return ahead of Halloween weekend.Chicago forecastChicago will have partly to mostly cloudy skies Tuesday, with highs around 70 degrees. That is well above the normal high of 58.Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with...

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South Shore tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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South Shore tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems

South Shore residents say rising housing costs and ongoing maintenance problems have left them frustrated with their landlord.Oglesby Towers tenants demand actionTenants at Oglesby Towers joined 5th Ward Ald. Desmon Yancy on Tuesday morning to call for changes at the apartment building.One of their...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

The Center for Disease and Control's (CDC) latest Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.New CDC report outlines U.S. drug-resistant threatsThe CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report groups bacteria and...

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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday — Shaw Local News Network
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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday

The comprehensive plan, which may hit home for Joliet property owners more than some think, is ready for public review after two years of work.The city posted a draft of the plan on its website on Friday.People also can go to a community workshop from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Joliet West High...

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Single-family home sells for $500,000 in Oswego — Shaw Local News Network
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Single-family home sells for $500,000 in Oswego

A 2,859-square-foot single-family home, built in 2007, has changed hands.The home at 432 Bluegrass Parkway in Oswego was sold on Oct. 6 for $500,000, or $175 per square foot. This two-story house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with central A/C. Additionally, the...

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Coal City United Methodist Church to host turkey dinner fundraiser — Shaw Local News Network
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Coal City United Methodist Church to host turkey dinner fundraiser

The community is invited to enjoy a homemade turkey dinner while supporting a worthy cause at Coal City United Methodist Church. The church, located at 6805 E. McArdle Road, will host a Turkey Dinner Fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the church fellowship hall.Guests will enjoy...

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Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded — Shaw Local News Network
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Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

It may be at least two years into the future, but dreams of splashdowns on fun-filled days at the planned $100-million-plus Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark in Bradley are closer to becoming reality.Two construction contracts are now signed, a third is likely in two weeks and the village finally...

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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

A new park featuring a COVID-19 Memorial Monument is now open in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's West Side.

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Single-family home in St. Charles sells for $950,000 — Shaw Local News Network
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Single-family home in St. Charles sells for $950,000

A single-family home located at 5N523 East Lakeview Circle in St. Charles has a new owner since Oct. 16.The 5,114-square-foot house, built in 1996, was sold for $950,000, or $186 per square foot. This two-story house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property...

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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted

A police investigation is disrupting freight and commuter rail service in Chicago on Tuesday.Metra trains haltedMetra’s BNSF inbound and outbound trains remain halted near Western Avenue because of police activity connected to a suspected freight train burglary.The incident was reported near 18th...

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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses

A group of men targeted multiple businesses in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood early Tuesday, police said.Lincoln Park break-ins investigatedThe break-ins happened around 3:56 a.m. in the 2400 and 2500 blocks of North Clark Street, according to Chicago police.Police said the group exited a...

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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. — A man and woman from Elgin died Saturday night in a Boone County crash. Just before 10:55 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to the area of Poplar Grove Road and Business Route 20 on the report of an accident with injuries. Police believe a 2014 Infiniti was southbound on...

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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action

The first weekend of the expanded Illinois High School Association football playoffs is in the books. Now, after a week off, the state's top-ranked programs will be in action as they try to advance further down the road to Normal.

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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say

A man has died following a shooting Monday in Chicago that involved federal agents, according to authorities.Fatal Chicago shooting involving fedsThe shooting happened near West 18th Street and South Union Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood, the FBI’s Chicago Field Office confirmed.Chicago police...

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Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

George Strait was also honored with the Career Maker Award.

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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged

The complaint alleges Dollar General charged customers more at the register than the prices listed on shelves and price tags.

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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says

Drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.8 million infections and approximately 50,800 deaths in the US each year, according to a new CDC report that said the rapid spread of resistance genes is making infections harder to treat and more deadly. The Antibiotic Resistance threat report, which...

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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven

A shooting inside a Loop convenience store sent two men to the hospital Monday night, according to Chicago police.Chicago 7-Eleven shootingThe shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 0-100 block of East Adams Street, near Wabash Avenue.Police said a 26-year-old man was inside a 7-Eleven when an...

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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business

CHICAGO — Authorities say two men are recovering in the hospital following a shooting inside a business in the Loop on Monday evening. According to police, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at a business located in the 100 block of East Adams Street in the Loop. Officers said the victim, a...

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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra

Metra s BNSF line was at a standstill for two hours Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was burglarized, with extensive delays expected, Metra said. The transit agency said BNSF trains were stopped just before 9 a.m. at Western Avenue due to the incident and police activity. An alert...

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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs

A deadly crash in Rolling Meadows overnight left one person killed and another with life-threatening injuries after a car slammed into a tree, with roads closed for hours as police worked to investigate. According to police, the single-vehicle crash occurred about 2:19 a.m. in the 2100 block of...

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