Afternoon Briefing: State seeks to salvage high-profile conviction in Hadiya Pendleton slaying

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A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago today to stealing golf legend Arnold Palmer’s green jacket as part of a 13-year scheme to illegally fence more than $5 million worth of Masters Tournament memorabilia.

Richard Brendan Globensky, 39, of Augusta, Georgia, entered his guilty plea to one count of transporting stolen goods across state lines during a hearing before U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman.

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Prosecuting attorney Brian Holmes holds a photograph of Hadiya Pendleton as he speaks at the sentencing of Micheail Ward, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on Jan. 14, 2019. Ward was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in the slaying. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)

State seeks to salvage high-profile conviction in Hadiya Pendleton slaying in arguments before Illinois Supreme Court

Though Micheail Ward, 30, was convicted of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery following a lengthy jury trial in 2018, an Illinois appeals court last year overturned his convictions and ordered a new trial. Read more here.

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People linger in the parking lot of Dom's Kitchen and Market on Halsted Street at Diversey Parkway in Chicago after the store was abruptly shut down April, 23, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
People linger in the parking lot of Dom’s Kitchen and Market on Halsted Street at Diversey Parkway in Chicago after the store was abruptly shut down on April 23, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Dom’s, Foxtrot parent files for bankruptcy in wake of abrupt closure

Outfox, the parent of both companies since they merged nearly six months ago, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in Delaware. Read more here.

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The Bears stand for the national anthem before a game against the Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 6, 2019. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

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The Bears stand for the national anthem before a game against the Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Oct. 6, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears 2024 schedule updates: Opener at home vs. Titans, Thanksgiving game in Detroit expected

The NFL announced that the Chicago Bears will face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13 at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Week 6 matchup. Read more here.

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Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in "Death Becomes Her" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
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‘Death Becomes Her’ musical is going directly to Broadway after Chicago

The show can be seen in Chicago through June 2, by which time Broadway tickets will already be on sale. Read more here.

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Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Second went to Mercedes, a German shepherd whose handler, Kent Boyles, also has shepherded a Best in Show winner before. Read more here.

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