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Troy Closson

Contributor

Troy Closson is a former Chicago Sun-Times intern.

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News
Woodlawn development rises in the east, but some wonder when it will head west
Cottage Grove Avenue is the border between Woodlawn’s east and west sides — and, to some, the line between boom and bust.
By Troy Closson
 
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Movies and TV
‘The Public’ movie examines role libraries play in serving the homeless
Actor-director Emilio Estevez says the movie, featuring Chicago rapper Rhymefest, says the film tackles libraries’ use as “de facto homeless shelters”
By Troy Closson
 
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Movies and TV
Chicago teen AJ Carr from ‘The Chi’ on TV works to help The Chi in real life
The 16-year old actor, who returns to the Showtime series in the new season starting Sunday, runs not-for-profit teaching kids about entrepreneurship.
By Troy Closson
 
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Entertainment and Culture
More CSO concerts canceled as musicians’ strike enters its second week
Orchestra management reported no progress on wage issues during weekend negotiations with the musicians union.
By Troy Closson
 
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Chicago
Audubon School seventh-grader Aaron Chang advances to National Spelling Bee
After two 2nd-place finishes, he finally got to take home the big trophy Thursday at the Chicago Public School’s Citywide Spelling Bee Championship.
By Troy Closson
 
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Marijuana
Chicago’s Verano sold for $850 million to Arizona cannabis chain
Harvest Health & Recreation will gain rights to operate Verano’s cultivation facility and dispensaries in Illinois and other states.
By Troy Closson and Tom Schuba
 
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News
Striking CSO musicians picket in front of Orchestra Hall over contract dispute
A union negotiator said one of the top concerns is the proposed elimination of a defined benefit pension plan.
By Troy Closson
 
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Elections
Wilson endorsement caps good week for Lightfoot’s mayoral campaign
“I’m looking forward to working with him,” Lightfoot told the City Club of Chicago Friday morning.
By Fran Spielman, Stefano Esposito, and 1 more
 
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News
Illinois State Police negligent in Aurora gunman’s background checks: lawsuit
Timothy Williams alleges Illinois State Police incompetence allowed Gary Martin to buy and then keep the handgun he used to kill six people.
By Troy Closson