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100K CPS families at risk of leaving district need to be reengaged, interim CPS CEO says
At a school board meeting Wednesday, district officials also warned against over-committing $1.8 billion in one-time federal funding with CPS already facing a financial "cliff" in a couple years.
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On eve of new album ‘Donda,’ Kanye taps late mother’s Chicago State University ties to honor her
Chicago State University’s Garrard McClendon got a call. "Get on a plane," the professor of educational policy studies was told. "Kanye wants to see you."
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What will it take to build a more equitable Chicago? Investment and Innovation on the South and West Sides
As deputy mayor under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I saw firsthand the positive impact on neighborhoods of significant economic investments.
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Why has CPS awarded a new contract to a failed school cleaning service?
Chicago Public Schools has led the state in implementing policies to protect children with asthma. To re-engage with a private company that has put the health of these children at risk makes no sense.
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Capitol defenders tell the wrenching truth
The first Jan. 6 House committee hearing exposes the ignominy of what Republicans have whitewashed.
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Let’s be virtuous and try patience with Justin Fields
Why is the Pace-Glennon-Trubisky template still so scary? Because these are the Bears.
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Exelon moves to pull plug on Byron, Dresden nuclear plants, saying Springfield’s failure on energy deal leaves ‘no choice’
An Exelon spokesman said the company remains hopeful that "clean energy legislation will pass in time for us to reverse these actions," but they must move toward shuttering the plants. One lawmaker said the action was expected. "I’m not sure it changes anything,"
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Masks required in Illinois driver’s license facilities starting next week as COVID-19 infections hit 12-week high
Face coverings will also be required in the Illinois State Capitol Building as COVID-19 cases jump across the nation.
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After pandemic disrupted school, new law allows students with disabilities to finish academic year and ‘make up for lost time’
Pritzker signed the legislation at the Southside Occupational Academy High School and said they help the state align "the law with our values."
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Rainbow PUSH annual convention goes virtual; Dr. Anthony Fauci, Stacey Abrams among speakers
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition will host its annual convention virtually this year, beginning Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Ransacked last summer, Jewel at 94th and Ashland reopens — with a bonus
The store has a 2,200 square foot room the South Shore Drill Team can use as a second rehearsal space, with lockers, a refrigerator and microwave, a cushioned floor, free Wi-Fi and a video and audio projection system.
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Cubs’ core enters ‘different time’ as run together likely coming to a close
The Cubs have not been sellers at the trade deadline since 2014, but Jed Hoyer will be busy over the next 48 hours.
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Sunisa Lee wins gold in women’s Olympic gymnastics final
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title on Thursday, in an entertaining and hotly contested final while defending champion Simone Biles watched from the stands.
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Royals walk off White Sox in 10th inning
Liam Hendriks served up the tying homer in the ninth, and the Royals won it on Michael Taylor’s single off Ryan Burr in the 10th.
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Khalil Mack knows he can’t ‘waste time’ in improving Bears’ defense
But the defense won’t improve this year unless Mack does. And vice versa.
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Let’s be virtuous and try patience with Justin Fields
Why is the Pace-Glennon-Trubisky template still so scary? Because these are the Bears.
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‘Heart-related’ issue caused Bob Odenkirk collapse, rep says
‘Better Call Saul’ star said to be in stable condition after being taken to a hospital from the show’s New Mexico set.
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Everything you need to know about Lollapalooza 2021
Chicago’s music festival returns to Grant Park in a big way. Check out all of the Sun-Times’ coverage of the festival here.
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On eve of new album ‘Donda,’ Kanye taps late mother’s Chicago State University ties to honor her
Chicago State University’s Garrard McClendon got a call. "Get on a plane," the professor of educational policy studies was told. "Kanye wants to see you."
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‘Ride the Eagle’ finds the humor in people being apart
Seldom face to face, the characters still connect in the sweet comedy about a man whose inheritance comes with conditions.
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‘Jungle Cruise’ an empty Amazon package
Despite an overload of subplots, CGI and bad jokes, Disney’s Emily Blunt-Dwayne Johnson adventure movie seldom satisfies.
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CPS defends keeping Aramark to clean schools despite history of problems
"I do understand all the concerns that are there from prior services, but I know that we have improved those services over the last several years and plan on continuing to improve those moving forward," a district official said at the Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
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Lollapalooza establishes arts education fund for CPS students
The $2.2 million funding, in partnership with Ingenuity Creative Schools Fund and the Chicago Mayor’s Office, will support transformative arts programming for CPS schools with the least amount of access to the arts.
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Sunisa Lee wins gold in women’s Olympic gymnastics final
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title on Thursday, in an entertaining and hotly contested final while defending champion Simone Biles watched from the stands.
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CTA employee stabbed after accidentally spraying water on woman
The attack happened in the 100 block of North State Street.
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Patti LaBelle lost three sisters to cancer; she’s urging adults to get health screenings
Adults, particularly those over 40, need a nudge to get screened for common cancers such as breast, colorectal, cervical, prostate, lung and skin.
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Can’t make it to Lollapalooza? Watch it live on Hulu all weekend
The music festival will start its live stream at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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Why has CPS awarded a new contract to a failed school cleaning service?
Chicago Public Schools has led the state in implementing policies to protect children with asthma. To re-engage with a private company that has put the health of these children at risk makes no sense.
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1 killed, 7 wounded — including 16-year-old — in shootings in Chicago Wednesday
The fatal attack occurred in the 3900 block of West 16th Street.
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Lollapalooza teams up with Ingenuity to donate $2.2 million to CPS
Over the next five years, the Lollapalooza Arts Education will invest $2.2 million to support arts education in CPS schools that lack access to arts programs.
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Thousands without power following severe thunderstorms
The storms passed through northern Illinois with winds at 50 to 65 mph.
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Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run in Lawndale
A BMW struck the woman in the 800 block of South Western Avenue.
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Man shot while driving on Far South Side
The man was wounded in the 2200 block of East 103rd Street.
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16-year-old boy, man wounded in West Side shooting
They were outside about 8 p.m. in the 400 block of North Springfield Avenue when someone fired shots from a passing black SUV, Chicago police said.
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Man dies days after shot in attempted robbery on Near West Side
Raymond Soni, 52, was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital Wednesday, the medical examiner’s office said.
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Field Museum gives inside look into how researchers analyze millennia-old portrait
Researcher Marc Sebastian Walton said 2,000-year-old portrait helps tell a story of a period when Egypt was part of the Roman Empire that helped blend Roman, Greek and Egyptian culture into one.
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‘Heart-related’ issue caused Bob Odenkirk collapse, rep says
‘Better Call Saul’ star said to be in stable condition after being taken to a hospital from the show’s New Mexico set.
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Enough with the nonsense. Every government and business should require the vaccine
Do what it takes to protect the country. Offices, schools, factories and other workplaces should all make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
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Motorcyclist dies in Bridgeport crash
A 20-year-old man was riding a motorcycle about 6:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of South Archer Avenue when he ran a red light and crashed into the side of a sedan which was making a left turn, Chicago police said.
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Fugitive who served 12 years for $10 million scam arrested in Orland Park for parole violation
Lee Anglin, 50, was taken into custody at a sports and dining facility that his wife supposedly operated.
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ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies at 72
According to reports, Hill passed away in his sleep at his Houston, Texas home.
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Man killed in South Chicago shooting
Allard Warren, 32, was in the 8400 block of South Escabana Avenue about 4:05 p.m. Tuesday when someone opened fire, striking him in the chest, Chicago police said.
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After pandemic disrupted school, new law allows students with disabilities to finish academic year and ‘make up for lost time’
Pritzker signed the legislation at the Southside Occupational Academy High School and said they help the state align "the law with our values."
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Man killed, another critically wounded in Lawndale salon shooting
They were inside the salon about 2:20 p.m. in the 3900 block of West 16th Street when someone walked in and unleashed gunfire, Chicago police said.
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Bulls’ preseason schedule is announced, and there’s lots of home cooking
The Bulls will play a four-game preseason schedule, with three of the games at the United Center. The lone road game is in Cleveland.
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Ricky Aiello, son of late actor Danny Aiello, dies at 65 after battle with pancreatic cancer
Rick’s elder brother Danny Aiello III, a stuntman, also died of pancreatic cancer in 2010 at the age of 53. Their father, Danny Aiello, who starred in "Moonstruck" and "The Godfather: Part II," died in 2019 at the age of 86.
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If only people had more common sense than dogs
The national "debate" over the COVID-19 vaccine seems kind of crazy? When the vaccine refuser is a golden retriever, we take action because we understand that the dog can’t be reasoned with.
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MacArthur president backs reparations in City Club address
John Palfrey cites an urgent need for powerful institutions to confront racial injustice.
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Major storms could hit Chicago late Wednesday or early Thursday
Pockets of thunderstorms with winds 60 to 70 mph could between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday. The strongest storms are likely to move over the lake and hit western parts of Michigan.
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Afternoon Edition: July 28, 2021
Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
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Coalition of Midwest business leaders pushes for immigration reform
One business leader said immigration reform is needed because immigrant workers will help stabilize the restaurant industry that is still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oddsmaker sets who’s up and down in college football
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma are favored to win their respective conferences.
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Rainbow PUSH annual convention goes virtual; Dr. Anthony Fauci, Stacey Abrams among speakers
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition will host its annual convention virtually this year, beginning Sunday at 10 a.m.