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Annie Geng

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Annie Geng is a former Chicago Sun-Times intern.

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Taste
Evanston restaurant to host cutting show of 200-pound bluefin tuna
Sea Ranch Sushi in Evanston says the seasonal fish is tastiest during the summer.
By Annie Geng
 
A person smoking a Juul e-cigarette
City Hall
16 e-cigarette retailers accused of underage sales settle with Chicago for $550,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says e-cigarette use is unsafe for kids, teens and young adults.
By Annie Geng
 
The noon rally was at the Thompson Center Plaza, 100 W. Randolph St. Thursday Aug. 22, 2019.
Chicago
Workers, community members demand higher minimum wage sooner
Workers, labor groups and community advocates held a rally for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, calling on the Chicago City Council raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 by 2021.
By Annie Geng
 
A canine statue dedicated to Michael Ceriale stands next to a photo of the late Chicago police officer, who was shot on duty in 1998.
News
Statue unveiled at 12th District station for fallen Chicago police officer
A canine statue unveiled Wednesday honors Officer Michael Ceriale, who died from a gunshot wound suffered on duty in 1998.
By Annie Geng
 
Volunteers participate in the fourth annual Backpack-a-Thon, organized by Cradles to Crayons and in partnership with Bank of America, the company with the greatest volunteer turnout.
Chicago
Ditching the 9 to 5, hundreds of corporate volunteers pack backpacks for those in need
Over 800 volunteers from 37 companies spent Wednesday at the Backpack-a-Thon, packing backpacks with school supplies to be donated those in need.
By Annie Geng
 
A Union Pacific North train struck a vehicle Oct. 5, 2019 near suburban Lake Forest.
Transportation
5 Metra lines to undergo schedule changes, beginning September
The UP Northwest, BNSF, Heritage Corridor, Rock Island and UP West Lines will operate under changed schedules beginning Sept. 3.
By Annie Geng
 
The ‘Mac’ grilled cheese sandwich from Cheesie’s. The grilled cheese was the most liked sandwich by Midwesterners, according to the YouGov poll data.
Taste
Grilled cheese a favorite sandwich for Midwesterners, poll shows
A recent poll asking participants about how much they like — or dislike — 22 different sandwiches shows that Midwesterners have a clear favorite in the grilled cheese.
By Annie Geng
 
Two rescued southern sea otter pups get acclimated to their new home at the Shedd Aquarium Thursday.
Chicago
Rescued sea otter pups all squeals at Shedd Aquarium
The two pups will make their public debut within the “next month or two,” said the aquarium’s otter trainer.
By Annie Geng
 
Ina Pinkney, affectionately known as the “Breakfast Queen,” warmed many Chicagoans’ stomachs with breakfast over a 33 year-long career as the owner of Ina’s in the West Loop. She will receive the 2020 Jean Banchet Culinary Achievement Award.
Food and Restaurants
Chefs cooking up a fundraiser for Chicago’s ‘Breakfast Queen’
In September, chefs from around Chicago will host a breakfast fundraiser for Ina Pinkney, former owner of Ina’s and a beloved staple in the city’s culinary scene.
By Annie Geng