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chicagotribune.com — Jun 19 (TheWrap.com) - James Gandolfini, star of HBO's "The Sopranos," has died of a possible heart attack in Rome. He was 51. A spokeswoman for the cable network said that Gandolfini was on holiday in Italy. They were preparing a more complete statement. Gandolfini had recently filmed "Criminal Justice" for HBO, which had received a limited series order.

chicagotribune.com — CSO music director Riccardo Muti leads the orchestra in a rousing rendition of the Fratellis' "Chelsea Dagger", the song played at the United Center after every Blackhawks goal. (Courtesy of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

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chicagotribune.com — Chicago Tribune sports editor Mike Kellams and Tribune sports writers Steve Rosenbloom and Chris Kuc discuss Hossa's return to the ice after serious injuries. (Posted June 19, 2013) BOSTON -- There are must-wins, and there are must-wins, and the Chicago Blackhawks encountered the latter in the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.

chicagotribune.com — Marian Hossa on the Blackhawks' win in overtime and his return to the lineup. BOSTON - Marian Hossa was not himself, but Hossa at any percentage health-wise is a valuable asset for the Blackhawks.

chicagotribune.com — Marian Hossa on the Blackhawks' win in overtime and his return to the lineup.

galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com — All the goals scored by the Blackhawks so far.

chicagotribune.com — You don't have to be weatherman to know that, when a local sports team gets hot, this city is warmed. Right now the Chicago Blackhawks are vying for a championship, but any Chicago contender will do. Team colors dot the city's skyline, schools and workplaces.

chicagotribune.com — White Sox starter Chris Sale after 7-4 loss to the Twins on Wednesday. MINNEAPOLIS - Despite throwing a career-high 124 pitches in his last outing, Chris Sale was counted on Wednesday night to provide a quality start and take a load off a well-taxed bullpen.

chicagotribune.com — ST. LOUIS - The Cubs may not be a strong team on the field, but the one thing they have managed to do is stick together in the clubhouse. The departures of Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood last year left the team without vocal leaders, but Jeff Samardzija is trying his best to fill the void, coming to the defense of embattled manager Dale Sveum and reliever Carlos Marmol.

galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com — All the action from TD Garden.

galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com — All the action from TD Garden.

chicagotribune.com — (Nancy Stone) Bookkeeping is sloppy at the Illinois Department of Transportation, where contracts have been hastily awarded for "emergencies" such as trash collection and overtime claims have gone unchecked, according to a state audit released Wednesday.

chicagotribune.com — Jun 19 (TheWrap.com) - BuzzFeed reporter Michael Hastings died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. He was 33. BuzzFeed reported in a statement that Hastings was killed in a car accident. Media reports indicate that the accident took place on the 600 block of North Highland Ave.