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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Isabel Funk

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University of Chicago students, faculty members and their supporters protest in support of Palestine and march around the South Side campus, Friday, April 26, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Israel-Hamas War
Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests at Chicago universities; Northwestern encampment continues for 2nd night
Hundreds of protesters from the University of Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University rallied in support of people living in Gaza.
By Isabel Funk, Sophie Sherry, and 1 more
 
Small Business
Call & Response Books opening new store in Hyde Park
Owner Courtney Bledsoe said the store will focus on stocking books by authors of color and celebrating the stories they tell.
By Isabel Funk
 
Northwestern University students stand on green grass holding signs and a Palestinian flag at a protest camp on Deering Meadow, with blurred trees in the background.
Israel-Hamas War
Northwestern students set up pro-Palestinian encampment, joining protesters nationwide
Students linked arms and formed a line against police after Northwestern leaders said the tent encampment violated university policy. By 9 p.m. protest leaders were told by university officials that arrests could begin later in the evening.
By Isabel Funk
 
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Bears Stadium
Chicago Bears fans excited about new stadium in city: 'A win-win'
Fans said they liked the new amenities and features in the $4.7 billion stadium proposal unveiled Wednesday, although some worried the south lakefront could become even more congested than it is now.
By Isabel Funk
 
Small Business
Dom's Kitchen and Foxtrot abruptly shutter stores, months after specialty grocers merged
The store closings started Tuesday morning and include two Dom’s Kitchen sites and 33 Foxtrot locations.
By Abby Miller and Isabel Funk
 
Small Business
Chicago entrepreneur Kristina Wynne on coaching LGBTQ-owned businesses
In this question-and-answer piece, Wynne talks about what she’s learning in five years running a business boot camp, helping operators of small businesses gain confidence.
By Isabel Funk
 
La Voz Chicago
Fans de Chicago están de luto por muerte del creador de Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama
La serie de manga Dragon Ball, que comenzó en 1984, sigue siendo un éxito internacional.
By Isabel Funk and Associated Press
 
News
Chicagoans mourn 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama: 'Like losing a close friend'
The influential artist and character designer died at 68, his studio announced Friday. He also worked on such series as “Dr. Slump” and “Chrono Trigger.”
By Isabel Funk and Associated Press
 
News
$39.9 million jury award is Illinois record for stroke lawsuit
Antonio DeAngelo still can’t walk long distances or drive, needs help to get dressed, bathe or eat, and his speech has been affected. He and his family plan to use part of the money to move to a wheelchair-accessible home.
By Isabel Funk