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Viral videos of teen takeovers have taken social media by storm. Experts are wary and warn of the danger

‘These teen meetups aren't going away because social media isn't going away,’ a former New York City detective says

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City must move quickly on bollards to curb crash-and-grabs in Streeterville

But the relatively widespread nature of the crimes means the city must also sit down with merchants in other neighborhoods to discuss installing bollards.

Chicago Sun-Times

City, Gold Coast merchants should ‘expedite’ installing barriers to keep robbers’ cars off sidewalks, alderperson says

If nothing is done about robbers using cars to break into stores, “some of the retailers may give up on the area, and we can’t afford that,” Ald. Brian Hopkins said Monday.

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Migrant crisis intensifies in major cities, urgent federal assistance needed

Big city mayors are urging the Biden administration to address the local migrant crisis caused by Governor Abbott. Chaos, crime, and stress are impacting c...

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Bally’s Medinah Temple ‘temporary’ casino will be around awhile, City Council critic says

Ald. Brian Hopkins told the Sun-Times revenue from the Medinah site isn’t enough for Bally’s to begin building its permanent home in River West. Hopkins also offered an update on plans to revive Water Tower Place, a key fixture in his ward, on the Magnificent Mile.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson cancels trip to Mexico border for look at migrant crisis, will send aides instead

A delegation led by Beatriz Ponce de Leon, deputy mayor of immigrant, migrant and refugee rights, will lead a small delegation to four Texas cities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Delta-8, other mind-altering hemp products would be tightly restricted in Chicago under new proposal.

The substances exploded in popularity after a federal law unintentionally allowed businesses to sell the weed-like substances without regulations.

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Overhead beams at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion are severely rusted. Eyesore or safety concern?

“While this iconic structure remains structurally sound and safe, aesthetic improvements are needed to the coating,” the city said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Slow start or cautious rollout? Chicago mayor unveils transition report, fills key posts later than predecessors

CHICAGO -- Days before he was sworn in as Chicago’s mayor in 2011, Rahm Emanuel unveiled a series of goals from his transition team, including plans for the first 100 days.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR in Chicago was ‘a commercial for the city,’ but is it worthy of a 2024 repeat?

CHICAGO — The NASCAR Chicago street race was shaping up to be a disaster.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs blame ‘perfect storm’ of weather, wind conditions for Fall Out Boy fallout

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said he could hear music from the Wednesday night concert at his Lincoln Park home.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s downtown mayhem won’t be repeated, mayor-elect’s chief of staff vows

Rich Guidice said city departments have coordinated and made adjustments, “so we’re in a place to make better decisions.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor takes Chicago police leaders to task amid questions on response to latest violent gathering of youths downtown

CHICAGO — Outgoing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used a weekly meeting with police leaders Tuesday to demand answers for why officers seemingly struggled to control crowds of young people who gathered downtown over the weekend, damaging vehicles and leading to the circulation of viral videos of the chaos, sources familiar…

Chicago Tribune

$CPD leadership blamed for fractious response to weekend gatherings, Ed Burke Day proposal pulled and more in your Chicago news roundup$

CPD leadership blamed for fractious response to weekend gatherings, Ed Burke Day proposal pulled and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Alderman blasts fractious CPD leadership for flat-footed response to violent weekend gatherings

Officials fought amongst themselves and street cops were overwhelmed, Ald Brian Hopkins said, as groups of teens jumped on cars and set fires in the Loop — and at least three teens were shot. ‘Nobody knew who was in charge,’ Hopkins said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza’s expected economic impact vs. NASCAR’s, the lives forever changed by COVID and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza will generate 3 times the economic activity of NASCAR race in less time, analysis finds

Based on details of NASCAR deal and a newly released study of Lolla’s economic impact, commissioned by the festival’s organizers, the Lolla deal looks more advantageous for the city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot plan to host Taste of Chicago and NASCAR on the same weekend deserves a yellow caution flag

The mayor must fix this mess before she leaves office.

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Fate of Taste in question thanks to busy summer in Grant Park, the first mayoral runoff debate and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

Plan to move Taste of Chicago near Navy Pier draws City Council backlash

Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted for creating “planning disaster” by proposing 4th of July weekend food fest be moved to accommodate takeover of Grant Park by city’s new NASCAR race.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in — the April runoff

Mayor Lori Lightfoot finished third in Tuesday’s election with 16.89% of the vote, behind former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas at 33.95% and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson with 20.32%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police ask for help finding suspect in fatal New Year’s Day shooting in West Town

Jimmy Chamberlain, 31, is wanted in connection with a slaying that left a 28-year-old dead at a hookah lounge , police said.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago is the deadliest city for migratory birds. A city ordinance that would protect them is still in limbo

CHICAGO — Chicago is the deadliest city in the U.S. for birds journeying each spring and autumn between northern locales and Florida, Mexico and Central America.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bally’s $1.7 billion River West casino gets final zoning approval from City Council

Chicago’s 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is now exclusively in the hands of the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally’s plan is for a $1.7 billion complex in River West, at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street.

Chicago Tribune

White voters helped propel Lori Lightfoot to the mayor’s office in 2019. Will they stick with her in February?

CHICAGO — When Willie Wilson finished his remarks before the Illinois Polish American Congress in November, the lull in the room lasted long enough for the audience to begin awkwardly fidgeting.

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