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Friday, July 26, 2024
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Matt Moore

Newsletter Reporter
Joe Trutin stands behind the counter of the Video Strip, with a tall stack of DVD cases in the foreground as he leans his elbow on a shorter stack and shelves filled with many more video cases are seen in the background.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Old-school video store an island in the streaming world
Plus: COVID-19 on the rise, what’s next for former Heartland Cafe site and more.
By Matt Moore
 
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Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Why McCormick Place is for the birds
Plus: City’s Glock lawsuit expands, a makeover under the Green Line and more.
By Matt Moore
 
Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. J.B. Pritzker appear at a campaign rally at the XS Tennis and Education Foundation at 5336 S State on Sunday.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Top Dems join chorus for Kamala Harris as president
Plus: Alanis Morissette packs Pitchfork, gamers get out of the house and more.
By Matt Moore
 
Kylie Lefever, who performs in drag as Kylee Hunter, dances with fans and club-goers after performing in the “Duality Disco” show at Roscoe’s Tavern in Northalsted, Thursday, June 13, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: How Chicago became a safe haven for drag queens
Plus: Rathole Music Fest, the best Chicago TV shows and more.
By Matt Moore
 
Nikka Ewing, poses for a portrait in front of her home in Country Club Hills, Illinois on June 24, 2024.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Broken promises from for-profit colleges
Plus: Pride Parade spotlight, new piping plover chicks and more.
By Matt Moore
 
Former Ald. Ed Burke (14th) walks with family, supporters and attorneys out of federal court after being sentenced Monday, June 24, 2024, in Chicago. Burke was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay $2 million for squeezing developers who needed his help for permits.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Why Burke played the Catholic card
Plus: Fact-checking Biden and Trump, 6 things to do this weekend and more.
By Matt Moore
 
A person on a parade float throws out confetti during the 51st Annual Pride Parade on the North Side, Sunday, June 26, 2022.
LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar
From parties, street festivals, family fun and much more, here’s what’s on Chicago’s Pride 2024 calendar.
By Matt Moore
 
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, center, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, march in the 52nd annual Pride Parade on the North Side, Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: LGBTQ+ advocates point out room for more protections
Plus: Cubs sue rooftop owner, 6 things to do this weekend and more.
By Matt Moore
 
Xavier Ferguson, 15, and Jubrea James, 22, are guides for My Block My Hood My City's neighborhood tours.
Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition: Youth lead this West Side walking tour
Plus: City assistance for gun violence victims, Lollapalooza lineup shakeup and more.
By Matt Moore