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Commentary: Did COVID-19 cause pediatric hepatitis? Skepticism helped find an answer

Two qualities a first-class science journalist and a first-class physician must have are patience and a skeptical nature. If a new disease appears somewhere, the journalist and the physician need the skepticism to reject easy explanations of the source. As it has been said of war, first impressions are often…

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Commentary: Comedy clubs as free speech zones — and the antidote to cancel culture

On Nov. 24, 1964, the Illinois Supreme Court did what no other state high court had ever done — it vindicated Lenny Bruce’s free speech right to perform provocative routines in comedy clubs. But the freewheeling comedian was not so lucky in New York; a state court thereafter convicted him…

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The pandemic brought a Chicago man closer to his neighbors — and inspired his album of songs about each of them

CHICAGO -- When the world was isolating in pandemic bubbles, Alex Hardaway was channeling his inner Bob McGrath — the late “Sesame Street” character who sang the “People in Your Neighborhood” song.

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‘Unbelievable’: White Sox clubhouse is ecstatic about Liam Hendriks’ cancer-free news and eventual return

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Andrew Vaughn sent Liam Hendriks a text as soon as he heard the Chicago White Sox closer was cancer-free.

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Cubs' Drew Smyly flirts with perfect game, settles for combined 1-hitter in 13-0 rout of Dodgers

CHICAGO — Drew Smyly pitched seven perfect innings Friday in the Chicago Cubs’ 13-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

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Review: ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ takes flight on Broadway, and crashes hilariously

NEW YORK — Even without Neil Patrick Harris — a guest-star turn massively juicing up ticket sales for a few weeks — “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” will be a great night out for a family audience. The politically incorrect show is a total blast and one of the very few…

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My worst moment: Michaela Watkins lost more than she bargained for when she got her upper lip waxed

There are some actors who, whenever they show up on screen, you think: OK, now we’re cooking. That would apply to Michaela Watkins, who has been a reliable comedic presence on everything from “Saturday Night Live” to her roles in “Enlightened,” “Trophy Wife,” “New Girl,” “Casual,” “Search Party,” “The Unicorn”…

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Chicago told to reinstate employees fired over COVID-19 vaccination requirement

CHICAGO — Chicago must reinstate city employees who were fired for refusing to comply with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and rescind the requirement, a state administrative law judge has ruled.

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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor league rehab stint

CHICAGO — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived.

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White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he is cancer-free after undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced he is cancer-free in an Instagram post Thursday.

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Interim Chicago police Superintendent Eric Carter to retire next month as Mayor Lightfoot leaves office

CHICAGO — Eric Carter, the interim superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, will retire on May 15 after three decades with the department, the CPD announced Thursday.

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‘Drops of God’ review: Young wine experts compete for a massive inheritance

Two young wine experts battle for a massive inheritance in the Apple TV+ series “Drops of God,” which suffers from pacing issues early on but grows into a lively and emotionally engrossing story by the end. Part high-stakes competition, part family drama, the action takes place in France and Japan,…

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Rick Kogan: 16-inch softball players win the fight to continue playing games at Chicago's Grant Park fields

CHICAGO — Grant Park was born with the rather dull name of Lake Park and is informally called Chicago’s “front yard.” But by any name, there’s not a finer urban park around and it has been the site of many joys, triumphs and troubles.

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In 1913, a culture war erupted over an exhibition of modern works at the Art Institute of Chicago

CHICAGO — In 1913, the Art Institute of Chicago was the scene of what is now known as a culture war, a spitting match between defenders of tradition and partisans of innovation. Each side was convinced that civilization’s fate had been sealed, for better or worse, when the museum hosted…

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Commentary: As elite law schools stifle free speech, University of Chicago shines as an exception

The bedrock principle of free speech is under siege at some of our nation’s leading law schools as U.S. News & World Report unveils its latest law school rankings. Leaders of the very places where constitutional law is taught, where reasoned debate over contentious issues is supposed to be encouraged,…

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Commentary: As summer approaches, how do we chart a new course for our kids and prevent violence?

Is there a generational disconnect when it comes to disciplining our children? I am from Generation X, whose members were born from 1965 to 1980. We were admonished by parents, neighbors, teachers and basically any adult who saw us doing something wrong. If we were heard using profanity, an adult…

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Editorial: Why ‘Second Amendment people’ should be at the forefront of gun control solutions

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who served Illinois’ 11th Congressional District and later the 16th from 2011 to early this year, is one of the Republican Party’s most significant truth tellers. Kinzinger is now a political commentator. In his blistering farewell address to Congress in December, Kinzinger said: “Where Republicans…

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Commentary: The problem with Biden’s hawkish Iran approach

For President Joe Biden, preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is a core national security objective. Biden administration officials across the government frequently state that the U.S. will do whatever is required to accomplish this goal and that all available options are on the table to ensure Tehran never…

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As cannabis customers celebrate 420 in Chicago, consumption becomes more common at sponsored events

CHICAGO — One crucial new element will be added Thursday in Chicago to public celebrations of 420, marijuana’s unofficial holiday: smoke.

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‘Beau Is Afraid’ review: Joaquin Phoenix tries to go home again. Even if it kills him

Guilty as charged! “Beau Is Afraid,” three hours of bleak wonderment that feels, well, like three hours of bleak wonderment, Beau Wassermann awaits the start of his latest therapy session with a look that suggests a man awaiting his executioner. Played to the clammy hilt by Joaquin Phoenix, Beau speaks…

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As Eid holiday nears, Chicago-area Muslims face a recurring struggle: Scheduling time off without knowing when to celebrate

CHICAGO — Last year at the end of Ramadan, Faiza Siddiqui — like millions of Muslims each year — was waiting intently for the moon sighting announcement determining if the next day will be Eid al-Fitr, the holiday after the month of fasting.

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Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

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‘The Diplomat’ review: Keri Russell stars in a series that captures the punch and wit of ‘The West Wing’

“The Diplomat” on Netflix stars Keri Russell as a newly installed U.S. ambassador to the U.K. She may be great in a crisis zone, but she has no patience for dressing up or standing on ceremony. She’s a little like Sandra Bullock pre-makeover in “Miss Congeniality” — she’s not the…

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Closing Chicago’s downtown Greyhound station would have repercussions for low-income travelers, report finds

Chicago’s downtown Greyhound bus station is at risk of closing, and that could have repercussions for low-income travelers and the city’s status as a transportation hub, according to a new report from DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development.

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With Brandon Johnson at the helm, big shifts are ahead for Chicago Public Schools

CHICAGO — After beating eight other candidates to become Chicago’s next mayor, buoyed by more than $2 million in support from the Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson will take the helm of Chicago Public Schools with his inauguration May 15 — embarking on a four-year term that will see Illinois’…

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