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Rats! Warranty won’t cover rodents chewing wires, so Arlington Heights man sues Honda
Jay Caracci is aiming to force Honda to cover repairs under its new-car warranty, accusing it of deceptive practices.
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14-year-old girl dies days after Back of the Yards shooting
Savanah Quintero was shot Wednesday after being approached by a group of suspected gang members who asked if she was in a gang and then chased her as she walked home from the store, officials said.
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A farewell to K-Town and a message of encouragement to the Class of 2021
My family seemed very proud, but no one was prouder than I was that spring day in 1984.
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With new Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch, what you see is what you get
Welch has been pretty upfront, with no guessing games. But Senate President Don Harmon is gaining a reputation, like Madigan, for playing his cards close to the vest.
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Chicago’s gang violence makes all of us less safe, and kids are paying the price
While the nation focuses on a racial reckoning, communities of color are still losing too many lives to gang shootings.
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Madigan is gone, but Illinois lawmakers are still reluctant to embrace ethics reforms
Sure, they passed an ethics bill. But it doesn’t go anywhere near far enough.
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Republicans aim to revive Fauci attacks after email trove released
With the release of a trove of Anthony Fauci’s emails this past week, the GOP’s political attacks on the nation’s top government infectious diseases expert have gone into overdrive.
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City ‘vaccine ambassadors’ going door-to-door to boost rates on South, West sides as Chicago nears reopening
About 52% of all Chicagoans have gotten at least one shot, but rates are much higher in whiter, wealthier neighborhoods, especially downtown, where all residents have been covered in a few ZIP codes.
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After 94 babies’ deaths, infant inclined sleepers to face new federal safety standards
Sleep products for babies up to 5 months old will be regulated just as cribs are starting next year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has decided.
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Obama urges corporate America to ‘call folks out’ over voter suppression; price jumps for Obama Center
Obama Foundation President Valerie Jarrett put a new cost on the Obama Presidential Center complex — "less than" $700 million, up from a $500 million estimate.
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Closing Illinois coal plant would cut pollution but cost some towns that have a stake in it
If the Prairie State coal plant owned by municipal utilities in Winnetka, Naperville, Batavia and other towns is forced to shut down, it would be the end for a big source of air pollution.
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Cubs lose 4-3 to Giants as skid hits three games
The result assured the Cubs will lose a series for the first time in nearly month. They will try to avoid a four-game sweep behind Kyle Hendricks on Sunday.
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La Russa’s call to bunt backfires in Sox’ loss to Tigers
Despite the outcome, La Russa didn’t regret the decision to have Danny Mendick sacrifice against struggling Tigers pitcher Derek Holland.
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Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn returns from injured list
Vaughn, who came down with COVID-19 in December and has been vaccinated, said he took five tests that came back negative.
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Candace Parker out again as Sky drop seventh straight
Erica Wheeler scored a season-high 22 points and Amanda Zahui B added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Sparks win 68-63.
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Coronavirus knocks Jon Rahm out of Memorial after 6-shot lead
A command performance, that included a hole-in-one to complete his second round and an 8-under 64 to tie two tournament records, went to waste.
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Urban historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas to host Bronzeville tour Juneteenth weekend
Thomas’ popular social media videos include the history of the Moo & Oink Meat Company and Chicago’s violent taxicab wars of the 1920s.
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Jesus ‘Chuy’ Negrete, Chicago folklorist, writer, singer of Chicano movement, dead at 72
‘He told our stories,’ actor Edward James Olmos says of the Chicago writer of corridos some called the ‘Chicano Woody Guthrie.’
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Your table awaits — Chicago’s outdoor dining season is underway
With summer on our doorsteps, it’s time to enjoy the area’s many al fresco dining options.
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Goodman Theatre presenting Sones De Mexico’s ‘Zulema’ in city parks
The company on Thursday announced it will present the world-premiere production in a free, three-week engagement (Aug. 5-21) spanning 10 parks across the city.
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Aztec god watches over Pilsen in brilliantly colored mural buzzing with hummingbirds
Xōchipilli overlooks Harrison Park in a towering painting by the artist SENKOE. He says rediscovering ancient stories helps people ‘reform what it is to be Mexican.’
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Chicago shines bright in the summer, but beware of sunburn as it heats up
The city shines bright in the sun, but the heat is no joke.
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Fire plan $90M training, practice center at Hanson Park
The team’s "performance center" will be discussed during a virtual community meeting Thursday that officials call the start of a lengthy process.
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Here’s how some Chicagoans helped each other during the pandemic’s toughest days
Like the woman who started radiation for breast cancer the day the COVID shutdown began and says of her neighbors, ‘People I had never met left their only supplies on my porch and asked for nothing in return.’
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3 cell phone stores robbed in Northwest Side neighborhoods
In each incident, a male suspect entered a cell phone store and implied he was armed, police said
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Cubs lose 4-3 to Giants as skid hits three games
The result assured the Cubs will lose a series for the first time in nearly month. They will try to avoid a four-game sweep behind Kyle Hendricks on Sunday.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, in Taiwan, announces U.S. sending 750,000 COVID vaccines doses to the island
President Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. will be sharing at least 80 million vaccines globally. Duckworth’s vaccine diplomacy is part of the U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with Taiwan.
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Boy, 15, dies after May shooting in Englewood
The boy, two other teens and a man were shot May 26 after an argument broke out inside an apartment in the 7200 block of South Princeton Avenue, Chicago police said.
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2 women shot, 1 critically, in Longwood Manor
They were on the sidewalk about 6 p.m. in the 9800 block of South Lowe Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.
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Candace Parker out again as Sky drop seventh straight
Erica Wheeler scored a season-high 22 points and Amanda Zahui B added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Sparks win 68-63.
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Coronavirus knocks Jon Rahm out of Memorial after 6-shot lead
A command performance, that included a hole-in-one to complete his second round and an 8-under 64 to tie two tournament records, went to waste.
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Man shot dead in West Englewood
The 26-year-old was on the street about 4:50 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Hoyne Avenue when someone fired shots from a vehicle, Chicago police said.
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Cubs activate RF Jason Heyward from injured list
He went 0-for-4 while batting sixth in the Cubs’ 4-3 loss Saturday to the Giants.
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Essential Quality wins Belmont Stakes
The favorite gave trainer Brad Cox his first victory in a Triple Crown race.
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La Russa’s call to bunt backfires in Sox’ loss to Tigers
Despite the outcome, La Russa didn’t regret the decision to have Danny Mendick sacrifice against struggling Tigers pitcher Derek Holland.
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Justice Dept. says it’ll no longer seize reporters’ records
Democratic and Republican administrations alike have used subpoenas and court orders to obtain journalists’ records in an effort to identify sources who have revealed classified information.
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Republicans aim to revive Fauci attacks after email trove released
With the release of a trove of Anthony Fauci’s emails this past week, the GOP’s political attacks on the nation’s top government infectious diseases expert have gone into overdrive.
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Forest Park man dies after fall in North Carolina gorge
Michael Ryva, 30, had fallen approximately 80 feet from a ledge, officials said.
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Obama urges corporate America to ‘call folks out’ over voter suppression; price jumps for Obama Center
Obama Foundation President Valerie Jarrett put a new cost on the Obama Presidential Center complex — "less than" $700 million, up from a $500 million estimate.
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City ‘vaccine ambassadors’ going door-to-door to boost rates on South, West sides as Chicago nears reopening
About 52% of all Chicagoans have gotten at least one shot, but rates are much higher in whiter, wealthier neighborhoods, especially downtown, where all residents have been covered in a few ZIP codes.
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Democrats call Pritzker’s signature on new legislative maps a ‘win for the people,’ but GOP dubs it ‘blatant effort to kill democracy’
Pritzker signed the three new maps outlining new boundaries for districts for the General Assembly, the Illinois Supreme Court and the Cook County Board of Review. The hotly contested political maps will chart the next decade of elections in Illinois.
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Judge grants delay in civil rights case over George Floyd’s death
Prosecutors had asked for more time to prepare for the case, due in part to the sheer volume of evidence. Defense attorneys did not oppose the delay.
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After shooting, neighbors worry about safety in Oz Park
Community members met with Ald. Michele Smith and Chicago police officers Friday, days after a teen was grazed by a bullet nearby.
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What you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago
Check out answers to frequently asked questions, including: Where can I get one? Can I go to a pharmacy? How long do I have to wait?
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Charges filed in 1972 stabbing death of Naperville teen
The accused is a retired welder, formerly of Naperville, now living in Minnesota, officials said.
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US report makes no definitive finding about UFOs
Investigators have found no evidence the sightings are linked to aliens — but can’t deny a link either. Two officials briefed on the report due to Congress later this month say the U.S. government cannot give a definitive explanation of aerial phenomena spotted by military pilots.
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FDA OKs diabetes drug Wegovy for obesity after company found it helped people cut weight by 15%
Peoples taking a new, higher dose of the medication in the studies lost, on average, about 34 pounds, according to manufacturer Novo Nordisk.
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New owners want former Mercy Hospital to do more than simply survive
Insight Chicago took over running the hospital this week.
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New marijuana dispensaries are coming to Illinois. Here’s the latest on when and where they might open
An FAQ on a new bill that will nearly triple the number of pot shops in Illinois.
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CPD rolls out new community policing program
It is "the most significant commitment of effort, resources and leadership to building trust in CPD history," Supt. David Brown said of changes that include officers acting as liaisons to marginalized groups, such as immigrants.
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Aztec god watches over Pilsen in brilliantly colored mural buzzing with hummingbirds
Xōchipilli overlooks Harrison Park in a towering painting by the artist SENKOE. He says rediscovering ancient stories helps people ‘reform what it is to be Mexican.’
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Urban historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas to host Bronzeville tour Juneteenth weekend
Thomas’ popular social media videos include the history of the Moo & Oink Meat Company and Chicago’s violent taxicab wars of the 1920s.