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On CPS’ first day of school, ‘There’s excitement and hope,’ mayor says

After a seemingly quick summer break and ahead of a forecast heatwave this week, students, parents and leaders kick off the school year with “the same level of energy across the whole city of Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.

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Judge rejects special prosecutor to look into alleged misconduct by police, prosecutors in 2011 cop murder

Alexander Villa’s lawyers cited emails discovered years after his trial that they claim show police and prosecutors withheld evidence, including cellphone data showing Villa and two other suspects were not at the crime scene when Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis was killed.

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Chicago woman charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump and his youngest son, Barron

Tracy Fiorenza, 41, allegedly wrote an email to Barron Trump’s school saying, ‘I will state that I will shoot Donald Trump Sr. AND Barron Trump straight in the face at any opportunity I get!’

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Chicago woman arrested over alleged threats to kill Trump and son Barron

Tracy Marie Fiorenza, 41, allegedly made first threat in email in May and allegedly sent another in June, officials say

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Expect Chicago’s migrant crisis to intensify as Democratic National Convention draws near, top mayoral aide says

GOP governors want to use the crisis to embarrass Democratic mayors, said Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s deputy chief of staff.

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Family seeks public’s help after woman plunges to her death from Uptown apartment window

Jillian Schappa, 31, died Monday afternoon. She was found Saturday in an alley in Uptown, police said. She told first responders that she had been pushed out of a window.

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Chicago in the top 20 for costliest commutes for drivers nationwide

A new study found that Chicago commuters lose over $8,000 in wages each year sitting in traffic during their drive to and from work.

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Mayor Johnson, Gov. Pritzker, President Biden: You can do more for migrants

Without more intervention at the local, state and national levels, we will remain in a fight we cannot win to care for the busloads of asylum seekers who continue to arrive in Chicago. We are in a state of emergency.

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39 shot, 7 fatally, over weekend in Chicago

At least 15 teenagers were shot, and an 11-year-old girl was shot accidentally, citywide between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.

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Bears 53-man roster prediction after preseason loss vs. Colts

With the second week of the preseason in the books, here's our updated Bears 53-man roster prediction, featuring some surprises.

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Turn State Street into a pedestrian mall

Chicago would have a nearly unbeatable one-two punch, with a pedestrianized State Street two blocks from Millennium Park.

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Back-to-school assignment for Chicago schools: Go all out on ‘high dosage’ tutoring

Intensive ‘high dosage’ tutoring is a research-backed strategy, University of Chicago Education Lab experts tell us. It’s a way for Chicago Public Schools to directly address what school is all about: learning.

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Here are 5 things to watch in the CPS year ahead

Chicago Public Schools open Monday with a new mayor and a school board who want to shake up how the school district is run.

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How to stay safe from ‘oppressive’ heat expected in the Chicago area later this week

With high heat expected to visit the Chicago area this week, the city’s cooling centers will be open to help people combat extreme heat, and residents are advised to stay indoors and stay hydrated.

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Chance the Rapper relives the ‘Acid Rap’ era with emotional United Center blowout

Saba, DLow, Twista and Vic Mensa among the collaborators joining the Chicago favorite in celebrating the breakthrough mixtape’s 10th anniversary.

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Colts vs. Bears: Top photos from preseason Week 2

Check out the top photos from the preseason Week 2 matchup.

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As she turns 104, Loyola’s Sister Jean talks AI, migrant crisis, basketball and dying

“I never think about being old,” the campus celebrity who has captured the hearts of those in Chicago and beyond told the Chicago Sun-Times in an interview.

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Bear Necessities: Recapping Chicago’s preseason loss vs. Colts

The Bears lost to the Colts, but there were some standout rookie performances. We recap that with Saturday's headlines.

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"Halo was a hit single before we even put out the record": how a million dollar demand, distaste for black metal and bungled record deal helped Soil write a millennial metal anthem

Halo was the song that put Soil on the map, but label interference almost ended their career entirely

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CPS juggles funding, bilingual staff to welcome thousands of new migrant students

Thousands of new English-learning students joined CPS last year. Thousands more are expected this year. CPS is trying to find a way to reach them all.

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Bears vs. Colts: Everything we know about Chicago’s preseason loss

The Bears are no longer undefeated in the preseason under Matt Eberflus. Here is everything we know about the loss to the Colts.

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Studs and duds from Bears’ preseason loss vs. Colts

A couple of rookies shined in the Bears' preseason loss to the Colts.

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Matt Fitzpatrick shares third-round lead with Scottie Scheffler in Chicago

Only a bogey on the par-four 18th prevented the Yorkshireman moving clear at the top of the leaderboard at BMW Championship.

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Loved ones cha-cha real smooth at funeral for DJ Casper, Chicago creator of ‘Cha-Cha Slide’

Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. died Monday at South Suburban Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

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7 biggest storylines to watch for in Bears vs. Colts

The Bears are gearing up to take on the Colts in Indianapolis for preseason Week 2. Here are 7 big storylines to keep an eye on.

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