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Some activists who feel left behind by the national focus on Highland Park say ‘Peace Book’ could combat Chicago shootings

CHICAGO — Miracle Boyd held onto the bullhorn, twirling the cord as she waited for her fellow protesters to finish their chants for justice.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2022

A ‘second chance’: Oak tree thought to be extinct discovered in Texas

Somewhere on the rugged, pathless hills of Big Bend National Park, under the sweltering Texas sun, a singular tree stands apart from the rest. At least for the people who know what they are looking for.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2022

Chicago moves to crack down on drag racing after viral video of drivers doing donuts at intersection: ‘An absolute recipe for disaster’

CHICAGO — A Chicago City Council committee unanimously passed an ordinance intended to crack down on drag racing Monday, on the heels of another video going viral of drivers doing donuts at a crowded Chicago intersection.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2022

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Eddie Olczyk unlikely to return as the Chicago Blackhawks TV analyst — and the team was ‘blindsided’ by the news

CHICAGO — In a potentially seismic event in the Chicago sports market, the Blackhawks and TV analyst Eddie Olczyk appear to be parting ways.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Chicago Cubs reach the All-Star break by ending a 9-game skid. Will the 2nd half bring signs of progress?

CHICAGO — Reporters eagerly inspected the damaged Chicago Cubs bat rack Sunday morning at Wrigley Field, searching for clues like paleontologists digging for dinosaur bones.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

In wake of Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois State Police move to retain ‘clear and present danger’ reports

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Police has issued an emergency rule that will allow the agency to retain and expand the use of reports on people found to pose a “clear and present danger” to themselves of others even if they don’t have a current firearm owner’s identification card or…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

8-year-old boy paralyzed after Highland Park shooting making ‘hopeful progress’ after sudden downturn

CHICAGO — While 8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to be in critical condition in a Chicago hospital, he is making “some hopeful progress,” the family said in a statement.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

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Paul Sullivan: Ranking all 30 MLB teams heading into the All-Star break

Outside of the regression of the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays and the rise of the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 season hasn’t seen too many huge surprises.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Editorial: In the low-cost airline industry, a race to the bottom

During the golden age of commercial aviation, passengers enjoyed gourmet meals and stretched out in roomy comfort. Fast forward to the current state of flight, epitomized by Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier notorious for poor service that nonetheless is being pursued by two rivals.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Commentary: Lessons from Normandy: War is a tool of last resort

I recently visited the beaches of Normandy and was awestruck at the scale of what took place there 78 years ago. The sheer horror it must have been is hard to capture in words, but the scars are still visible.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Chicago Cubs select Cade Horton, a right-handed pitcher from Oklahoma, with the No. 7 pick in the MLB draft

When the time arrived for the Chicago Cubs to make their first-round pick Sunday night, they could have opted for one of the top available hitters.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Chicago tourism could return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, industry leaders say

Chicago tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, but it could fully recover by 2024, and possibly before, industry leaders said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park shooting is in ‘very critical’ condition, family says

CHICAGO — Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park, is in “very critical” condition after undergoing his seventh surgery on Wednesday, a family spokesman said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Cubs' game against Mets postponed because of inclement weather at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs will have to wait another day to try to end their seven-game losing streak.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

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Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Review: John Mulaney shocks the United Center, spinning stories of rehab and not-niceness

CHICAGO — John Mulaney, a bit heavier in the face since last we saw him, a bit more weathered since his personal life imploded publicly, now looking eager to shed his Catholic choirboy air at 39, stepped out of the wings at the United Center on Thursday night with visibly…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

‘Murina’ review: Family ties slither like eels on a gorgeous Croatian isle

A young woman, a born swimmer, backstrokes her way across the Adriatic Sea under a blinding sun in the opening images of “Murina,” now playing in limited theatrical release.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Commentary: Attempting FDR’s court-packing ploy again would be ruinous

“Man learns from history that man doesn’t learn from history.” My father used to repeat this line to me, a saying he heard from one of his teachers.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin physicians are traveling to Illinois to provide abortions, increasing access to the procedure after the fall of Roe v. Wade

Wisconsin medical providers are traveling across state lines to provide abortions in Illinois, expanding access to the procedure after the recent fall of Roe v. Wade.

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Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

Paul Sullivan: It’s a big weekend between Cubs catcher Willson Contreras’ potential swan song and the underperforming White Sox

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras’s audition for the New York Mets begins Thursday night at Wrigley Field, just as the White Sox arrive at a fork in the road in Minneapolis.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson had ‘healthy’ talks with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews about ‘tough decisions’ facing team

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he gave team leaders Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews a heads up about some “real tough decisions,” though he didn’t give them foreknowledge about the details of the moves he was planning.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

U.S. attorney sues Cubs alleging disability law violations with Wrigley Field renovations

CHICAGO — The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday alleging the recent overhaul of Wrigley Field violated federal law by failing to make the park “appropriately accessible” to fans who use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

Yes, chef! ‘The Bear’ renewed for a Season 2. More comedy. More drama. More Chicago Italian beef

FX’s “The Bear” has been picked up for a second season on Hulu.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

‘Don’t Make Me Go’ review: A quippy if aimless father-daughter road trip stars John Cho as a single dad with a secret

A father-daughter road trip that navigates between comedy and drama, “Don’t Make Me Go” (streaming on Prime Video) has a lot of the right components. A likable cast. A story grounded in realism and human-scaled stakes. It’s not an unpleasant film, by any means. But it’s not one that makes…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

‘Ms. Marvel’ is a huge hit with Desi audiences — in part because it gets all the details right. ‘This show has been surreal for Desi people!’

CHICAGO — Samira Ahmed was geeking out, speaking fast, excitedly, uncertain where to start, debating both internally and aloud what part of which episode of the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” to watch first. “I think we’re going to be here for six hours!” she said, joking.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

My worst moment: Nerves and pills led to a bad day early in the career of ‘Dark Winds’ star Zahn McClarnon

On the AMC drama “Dark Winds,” Zahn McClarnon stars as Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police, who is investigating a double murder with the help of two younger deputies, while also trying to manage the intrusive interests of the FBI, which is more interested in busting a couple…

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