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Slain Chicago cop Ella French’s mom: ‘It breaks my heart, but she died doing what she was called to do’
‘I wake up every morning, and I start crying because my day doesn’t have my daughter anymore.’
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Vax to school special: CPS mandates COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, all other district employees
About 78% of CPS employees have already gotten a shot or scheduled one, and 67% are fully vaccinated, officials said.
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Yes, mayor, we should be better than this
The political bickering and rancor in the wake of the killing of Ella French, the young Chicago cop gunned down in West Englewood, needs to be set aside.
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Some goof Downstate called me ‘illegal,’ but Pilsen wrapped me up in a hug
My insecurities washed away as I discovered my new neighborhood. One small hint after another told me Chicago was home.
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Knocking on doors across Chicago, they’re aiming to help people stave off eviction
The Communities United canvassers are part of the Chicago Flats Initiative, organizations working to save the city’s dwindling supply of two- to four-flat buildings.
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Slaying of Officer Ella French shows police need our support more than ever
‘She was like a lamb in the pit of vipers and jackals,’ says a retired Chicago police official.
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Political power up for grabs as populations shift — but some predict ‘strong force to really flex Latino, Latina muscle’
The latest Census numbers show the Latino population growing, and surpassing, the Black population as the largest racial or ethnic group in Chicago, Cook County and in Illinois. And that’s raising questions and sparking discussions about power among politicians and advocates.
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Taking it outside? Democratic county chairs move their state fair brunch outdoors — but Pritzker’s still not in
Dan Kovats, the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association’s executive director, said he’s not aware of any time a sitting Democratic governor has not attended the brunch in person. Pritzer said, "I’ll be there in spirit and, of course, via video."
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Kids to be protected from hair discrimination in schools: ‘Our existence deserves to be celebrated, not just tolerated’
The mother whose son was an inspiration for the law — a 4-year-old Black child told his braids were a violation of school dress codes — said, "Our hair is an extension of who we are as a race and is deeply connected with our cultural identity."
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More Ed Burke case fallout: Lawyer accused of bribing alderman for sign is being foreclosed on
A new lawsuit accuses attorney Charles Cui of failing to make mortgage payments since shortly after he was indicted. The building is now in foreclosure.
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Vax to school special: CPS mandates COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, all other district employees
About 78% of CPS employees have already gotten a shot or scheduled one, and 67% are fully vaccinated, officials said.
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3 Bears to watch in preseason opener vs. Dolphins: Nick Foles looks to play his way out
Foles has made no secret that he wants out of his third-string job with the Bears. Here’s how to do that.
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Cubs’ Adbert Alzolay leaves game with tightness in left hamstring
Alzolay was removed in the second inning of the Cubs’ 14-10 loss Friday to the Marlins.
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Bears reinstate NT Eddie Goldman from reserve/COVID-19 list
It’s unclear whether Goldman will play in Saturday’s exhibition opener.
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No stage too big for White Sox’ Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson envisions winning a World Series on the South Side, where he wants to finish his career.
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Bulls are in a culture shift, and they can thank guard Lonzo Ball for that
Having Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic on the roster was great for DeMar DeRozan, but it was Ball’s sign-and-trade deal that ultimately convinced him to join the Bulls.
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Marian Anderson’s vocal artistry celebrated in lavish coffee-table book/CD set
Anderson had a long international career as a concert recitalist with a voice of astonishing warmth and grandeur that conductor Arturo Toscanini said "one is privileged to hear only once in a 100 years."
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‘Magnificent Coloring World’: Chance the Rapper’s concert film captivating and so, so cool
By staging a show specifically for cameras, the Chicago artist creates a visually striking and musically uplifting experience.
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With Logan Square mural ‘Prima,’ Matthew Mederer aims to inspire new beginnings
‘I was trapped in my apartment, me and my wife, and we had a small apartment. And it was lonely, and I was looking forward to getting out of it and starting life over.’
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Nanci Griffith, Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter, dies at 68
Griffith worked closely with other folk singers, helping the early careers of artists like Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris.
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Horatio Sanz sued, accused of sexually assaulting teen fan
The lawsuit says Sanz touched the girl, then 17, inappropriately during and after two parties attended by his "SNL" colleagues in 2002.
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Adam Toledo’s family picks Wisconsin farm for Adam’s Place, rural refuge for inner-city kids
His family and their attorneys say it will be built on a Wisconsin farm to honor the 13-year-old and help save other young boys from the lure of city streets.
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Bears hope Justin Fields will be off and running vs. Dolphins
For the first time since he wore Buckeye stickers on his gray helmet, Fields will be able to show his speed on a football field when opponents chase him with bad intentions.
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19-year-old shot waiting at stop sign in Little Village
He was stopped in the 2400 block of South Trumbull Avenue when he heard shots and felt pain, police said.
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15-year-old girl last seen in Lawndale
Mia Ortega, 15, was last seen Thursday in the 2200 block of South Kostner Avenue.
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2 wounded, 1 critically in Brighton Park shooting
Just before 11:30 p.m, the two were traveling in a vehicle going southbound in the 3600 block of South California Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain, police said.
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Man shot in attempted robbery in Marquette Park
He was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park where his condition was stabilized, police said.
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1 killed, 2 critically injured in I-290 shooting near Ashland
The shooting happened on I-290 near Ashland Avenue, according to Illinois State Police.
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Political power up for grabs as populations shift — but some predict ‘strong force to really flex Latino, Latina muscle’
The latest Census numbers show the Latino population growing, and surpassing, the Black population as the largest racial or ethnic group in Chicago, Cook County and in Illinois. And that’s raising questions and sparking discussions about power among politicians and advocates.
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14-year-old girl shot during argument in Bronzeville
The girl was walking down the block when she got into an argument with someone who then fired shots, striking her in the shoulder and wrist, Chicago police said.
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Cubs’ Adbert Alzolay leaves game with tightness in left hamstring
Alzolay was removed in the second inning of the Cubs’ 14-10 loss Friday to the Marlins.
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Taking it outside? Democratic county chairs move their state fair brunch outdoors — but Pritzker’s still not in
Dan Kovats, the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association’s executive director, said he’s not aware of any time a sitting Democratic governor has not attended the brunch in person. Pritzer said, "I’ll be there in spirit and, of course, via video."
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18-year-old killed in Belmont Cragin shooting
The teen was in the middle of the street in the 5100 block of West Fullerton Avenue when someone in a vehicle fired shots at him, Chicago police said.
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U.S. Census let people define who they really are, putting the count a little up for grabs | Miller
The Census Bureau has been working since 2015 to find a different way to ask questions that yielded more informative and realistic results.
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Obama Center construction kicks off Monday; foundation to get Jackson Park land on Friday
On Monday, the Obama Center acres will be fenced off, roadway work starts, and the turf from a track field on the site will begin to be removed.
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Yes, mayor, we should be better than this
The political bickering and rancor in the wake of the killing of Ella French, the young Chicago cop gunned down in West Englewood, needs to be set aside.
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US to allow booster COVID shots for immune-compromised adults
The Food and Drug Administration ruled that transplant recipients and other similarly immune-compromised patients can get a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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Some goof Downstate called me ‘illegal,’ but Pilsen wrapped me up in a hug
My insecurities washed away as I discovered my new neighborhood. One small hint after another told me Chicago was home.
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Nanci Griffith, Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter, dies at 68
Griffith worked closely with other folk singers, helping the early careers of artists like Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris.
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Man charged in fatal Lawndale shooting that also wounded teenage girl
Kevell Chester was captured on video opening fire on a car as it drove in the 4700 block of West Arthington Street shortly after 2 a.m. May 25, prosecutors said.
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Man killed in Galewood shooting
Leeshane Grayer, 26, was near a backyard about 7:50 p.m. in the 6000 block of West Bloomingdale Avenue when someone opened fire, striking him multiple times, officials said.
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Afternoon Edition: Aug. 13, 2021
Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
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Knocking on doors across Chicago, they’re aiming to help people stave off eviction
The Communities United canvassers are part of the Chicago Flats Initiative, organizations working to save the city’s dwindling supply of two- to four-flat buildings.
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Austin’s youth resource center embarks on a huge expansion
BUILD Chicago’s Austin headquarters is adding 40,000 square feet of safe space for youth and families in the area.
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Police recover body 4 miles east of Lincoln Park in Lake Michigan
The body of a male was recovered from the water about 10:20 a.m. about four miles from the 1600 block of North Lake Shore Drive, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.
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Back of the Yards Coffeehouse receives grant, plans to expand despite pandemic
After receiving a $20,000 grant through DoorDash, Back of the Yards Coffeehouse owner Jesse Iniguez has proposed a multi-business development through the mayor’s Invest South/West initiative.
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Ex-Cub Ben Zobrist drops lawsuit against former pastor: report
Zobrist had been seeking $6 million in damages from Byron Yawn.
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US rushes in troops to speed up evacuations in Afghanistan
The Pentagon also was moving another 4,500 to 5,000 troops to bases in the Gulf countries of Qatar and Kuwait, including 1,000 to Qatar to speed up visa processing for Afghan translators and others who fear retribution from the Taliban for their past work with Americans, and their family members.
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With Logan Square mural ‘Prima,’ Matthew Mederer aims to inspire new beginnings
‘I was trapped in my apartment, me and my wife, and we had a small apartment. And it was lonely, and I was looking forward to getting out of it and starting life over.’
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Taliban sweep across Afghanistan’s south; take 4 more cities
The blitz through the Taliban’s southern heartland means the insurgents now hold half of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals and control more than two-thirds of the country — weeks before the U.S. plans to withdraw its last troops.
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Detectives questioning person of interest about baby found in Northwest Side alley
The baby, less than a week old, was discovered in a dresser drawer in the 2300 block of North Oak Park Avenue in Montclare.
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Cisco brings Midwest office to downtown Chicago
The technology company, in a move from Rosemont, is leasing space in the Old Post Office.