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Riot Fest 2014: Live blog

By Meg Moore

Follow the folks on the ground at Riot Fest 2014, including Sun-Times staff writers Brandon Wall, Tina Sfondeles and Ben Meyerson, along with music writer Mark Guarino.

• Listen: Riot Fest organizers curate a mixtape for Chicago

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By Sun-Times staff

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Editorials

Protect endangered species from overuse of deadly “neonic” pesticides

So-called neonics add a much smaller amount of pesticides to the environment than widespread spraying, but they are absorbed by plants, which makes the entire plant deadly to some species.

By CST Editorial Board

Bridgeport

Beloved family-owned Bridgeport Restaurant to close after a decade of feeding Chicago’s South Side

The owners were bombarded with calls once news of the Bridgeport institution’s closure spread. “We know we are always busy, but the way they think about the food, and about everything is amazing,” co-owner Josie Rodriguez said.

By Mariah Rush

Abortion-rights advocate Tessa Anderson, 35, poses with a sign during Rally for Abortion Justice, which is part of the Bans off Our Body nationwide day of action, in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Saturday morning, May 14, 2022. Thousands attended the rally, which was organized in response to a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, who supported overturning Roe v. Wade. If overturned, abortion would become illegal in 26 states.

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How many fetuses can dance on a pin?

Banning abortion is religious oppression.

By Neil Steinberg

Politics

President Biden endorses Rep. Danny Davis ahead of Tuesday primary

The longtime West Side congressman is locked in a Democratic primary with community activist Kina Collins.

By Lynn Sweet