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Chicago-area advocates seek release of the last remaining immigrants in custody in Illinois
A recent federal court order allowed a new law in Illinois to move forward, which calls for local entities to end existing contracts that previously allowed local jails to house people facing deportations.
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‘Please don’t let her die in vain.’ Family of 8-year-old killed in Little Village calls for justice
Melissa Ortega "was a girl full of hope and had her whole life ahead of her," her family said. "She sought to achieve the American Dream but was instead given American Violence."
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I’m a Chicago principal. Our schools are not OK.
The Omicron surge is ending. The crisis will still be here. Children are not okay. Teachers are not okay. We knew this year would be hard, but we didn’t know it would be this tough.
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‘Half the way to rehabilitation’
There’s still time for Jussie Smollett to say what happened.
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Parents, the national coin shortage is a chance to teach our kids about history, economics
My children’s questions were about the monetary value coins hold, and the American values our country has branded onto coins’ heads and tails for centuries — both values now becoming outdated.
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Bucks’ Grayson Allen a clear and present danger
The NBA must do all it can to eradicate fouls such as the one Allen committed against Bulls guard Alex Caruso that resulted in a broken wrist.
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Blue-chip effort to paint state red? Top GOP donors pony up for Irvin in governor’s race — but Griffin not yet among them
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin put his first round of cash to use with a television ad portraying himself as a law-and-order candidate who "shut down the riots" as mayor amid 2020 civil unrest in Aurora, claiming he "called in the guard" to quell looting — although in reality, that power is reserved for the governor.
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Omicron still ominous: ‘Rapid decrease’ in most COVID-19 metrics stirs hope, but Illinois death rate sparks flashbacks
While deaths "still are quite high" in Chicago at a rate of about 19 per day, other numbers suggest relief could be on the way, Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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Chicago-area advocates seek release of the last remaining immigrants in custody in Illinois
A recent federal court order allowed a new law in Illinois to move forward, which calls for local entities to end existing contracts that previously allowed local jails to house people facing deportations.
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St. Anthony Hospital campus in Little Village gets zoning go-ahead
A City Council committee backs the hospital’s move to a 29-acre parcel slated to get other medical and community services.
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Bill to limit THC in pot sold at dispensaries draws swift backlash: ‘It’s almost impossible’
The measure, introduced Friday by state Rep. Mark Batinick, would cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower at 10% and set a 15% limit for concentrates and infused products.
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Ryan Poles’ timing might be just right
The Bears’ new general manager comes to Chicago as an unknown. But if Aaron Rodgers bolts the Packers, Poles could have a clearer path to success than his predecessors. Timing is everything.
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Bulls injuries continue piling up as Derrick Jones Jr. is the latest
The versatile forward joins Alex Caruso (wrist) and Lonzo Ball (knee) on the six-to-eight week shelf, fracturing his right index finger on Tuesday.
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Best move for Bears: Stay out of Ryan Poles’ way in head-coaching search
But the most important thing now is that whoever coaches the Bears next is squarely Poles’ choice.
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David Ortiz, yes; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, no? Get the Hall outta here
Only in the convoluted, hypocritical, sanctimonious realm of baseball and its Hall of Fame could something like this happen.
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Bears name Ryan Poles their next general manager
Tuesday wasn’t Poles’ first visit to Halas Hall. It won’t be his last, either.
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‘Woman in the House ...’ mocks the women in the thrillers — hilariously
Kristen Bell, popping pills and gulping wine, is a hoot in the over-the-top Netflix spoof of psychological murder mysteries.
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Film looks back at Ye as a young, awkward, audacious Chicago rapper
The three-part ‘jeen-yuhs’ trilogy tracks the superstar’s career with 20 years’ worth of intimate footage, starting with his origins as Kanye West, a producer with a flair for freestyle.
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Bad Bunny stadium tour includes Chicago date
The new tour comes on the heels of his previously announced world tour, which kicks off next month.
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Six Chicago-area artists awarded $50,000 grants
The six artists were honored with the prestigious United States Artists (USA) Fellowship for their "artistic vision and commitment to community."
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Dear Abby: I have a good job, good friends but feel like a failure
Divorced 44-year-old once envisioned life with a husband and kids but now has neither.
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Bulls injuries continue piling up as Derrick Jones Jr. is the latest
The versatile forward joins Alex Caruso (wrist) and Lonzo Ball (knee) on the six-to-eight week shelf, fracturing his right index finger on Tuesday.
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COVID pandemic hasn’t slowed China’s love for US lobster
The lobsters are especially sought after in winter because they are a popular delicacy on Chinese New Year, which is Feb. 1 this year.
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Six Chicago-area artists awarded $50,000 grants
The six artists were honored with the prestigious United States Artists (USA) Fellowship for their "artistic vision and commitment to community."
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Man found shot to death in home in Brighton Park
The man, 31, was found with gunshot wounds to his face and shoulder early Wednesday in the 2500 block of West 45th Place, police said.
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Wind chills of minus 30 and colder recorded as Chicago remains under an advisory
The temperature at O’Hare International Airport hit minus 5 overnight but a balmy 30 degrees is expected for Thursday.
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Boeing’s 787 problems lead to $4 billion loss
The aircraft maker took a charge of $3.5 billion to cover additional delays in delivering copies of its 787 jetliner and compensation for airlines that are still waiting to get their planes.
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Man dies after falling onto CTA Blue Line tracks in Wicker Park and being struck by train
The man fell onto the tracks at the Division Street station in the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue early Wednesday.
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Kids and ice fishing: Some advice from parents with experience around the Chicago area
Parents share what has worked for them in getting kids out for ice fishing around the Chicago area and, more importantly, enjoying it.
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Dear Abby: I have a good job, good friends but feel like a failure
Divorced 44-year-old once envisioned life with a husband and kids but now has neither.
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New Bears GM to interview Dan Quinn, Matt Eberflus
Ryan Poles is slated to talk to two finalists Wednesday at Halas Hall, sources said: Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. On Tuesday, Poles interviewed Jim Caldwell.
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3 people shot Tuesday in Chicago
In one of the attacks, a man was shot during an argument at a funeral in Grand Crossing.
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‘Woman in the House ...’ mocks the women in the thrillers — hilariously
Kristen Bell, popping pills and gulping wine, is a hoot in the over-the-top Netflix spoof of psychological murder mysteries.
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Man shot during argument at funeral in Grand Crossing
The man, 27, was shot in the 7600 block of South Stony Island Avenue, police said.
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Loyola knocks off visiting SIU in MVC tilt
Lucas Williamson scored 20 points to lead the way.
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Chicago Catholic Archdiocese consolidates parishes in Evergreen Park
The move is part of the church’s ongoing restructuring that was launched in 2016 to address declines in membership.
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Villanova continues dominance against DePaul
Javan Johnson scored 16 points, but the Demons lost again to the Wildcats.
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Illini alone in first in Big Ten after beating Michigan State
Illinois played without Cockburn and Curbelo.
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Rentable commercial kitchens could add spice to South Side restaurant scene
This plan potentially brings new commercial choices to the South Side, while showing there is a future for vacant, city-owned buildings.
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Homework for parents: Getting students vaccinated
In some schools, vaccination rates are in the teens — or lower — a WBEZ analysis found.
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Robbie Avila stuffs the stat sheet in Oak Forest’s win against Lemont
The Indiana State recruit finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks and five assists.
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Bears name Ryan Poles their next general manager
Tuesday wasn’t Poles’ first visit to Halas Hall. It won’t be his last, either.
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Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Texas concerts
John "is experiencing only mild symptoms," according to a spokesperson’s statement.
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Ryan Poles’ timing might be just right
The Bears’ new general manager comes to Chicago as an unknown. But if Aaron Rodgers bolts the Packers, Poles could have a clearer path to success than his predecessors. Timing is everything.
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Best move for Bears: Stay out of Ryan Poles’ way in head-coaching search
But the most important thing now is that whoever coaches the Bears next is squarely Poles’ choice.
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Smollett sentencing hearing scheduled for March
Smollett was found guilty by a Cook County jury last month of five counts of disorderly conduct for lying about a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019 near his Streeterville neighborhood home.
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Second time’s the charm for $26.1 million transfer to CTA; Council members still angry about being dissed
Despite last week’s tongue-lashing, CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. did not appear when the Budget Committee reconvened Tuesday.Instead, Carter’s chief financial officer made the case that the money is needed to shore up CTA pensions.
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Chicago’s Douglas Kim is MGM sommelier overseeing 350,000 bottles of wine at Las Vegas resorts
MGM Resorts International recently announced the promotion of Kim, a master sommelier, to the role of director of wine for its Las Vegas resorts.
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Fatal shootings of off-duty Illinois state trooper and woman in East Side neighborhood ruled murder-suicide
The victims were found in the 11000 block of South Avenue E, according to police.
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Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Deepening ice, snow, cold and, of course, ice fishing
Ice fishing, of course, leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.
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Victims of gun violence demand help on all fronts
State Rep. La Shawn Ford organized a roundtable discussion downtown Tuesday to draw attention to the issue.