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Mayoral allies nearing compromise on plan to raise tax on higher-end home sales, but office building owners still not buying in

The compromise that Chicago voters will be asked to approve in a binding referendum in March is the one that now former Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara floated last month. The changes are expected to reduce the annual revenue by $20 million — from $160 million to $140 million.

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The 9-to-5 commuter is going extinct. That spells change ahead for Metra.

The Chicago area’s commuter railway is taking a cold, hard look at a future with fewer office workers.

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Corey McPherrin, newsman who chose Chicago over network TV, retires Friday

‘I’m in love with the city and always have been,’ says the Markham native, co-anchor for Fox 32 Chicago’s 5 and 9 p.m. newscasts

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Johnson on his first 100 days: ‘It’ll take time to right this ship in its entirety’

The mayor is more concerned about building consensus than he is about checking boxes on his list of campaign promises.

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Fare changes, consolidated transit agencies among the ideas to reshape Chicago-area public transportation

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has been tasked by the state with developing recommendations that would reshape the region’s transit.

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Trump? Who’s he? Republicans avoid talk of indicted GOP frontrunner at State Fair —except for Bailey: ‘I support him 100%’

Illinois Republicans didn’t mention former President Donald Trump in their speeches. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” state House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Let’s talk about Illinois.”

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6 standout Bears from Day 1 of joint practice with Colts

With the first day of Bears-Colts joint practices in the books, here are the players who impressed on Wednesday.

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As a college applicant of color, what Downers Grove North senior Izzy Cervantes is facing in a post-affirmative action world

As universities adjust to a ban on race-conscious admissions, Chicago-area high school students try to sort out what the ruling means for them.

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After South Side clerk admitted to cop he defrauded Link food-stamp program, he kept scamming for almost two years, feds say

Said Qreini was arrested late last month while boarding a plane for Turkey, authorities say.

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While access to ‘The Bean’ is limited, our city has other public art worth seeing

Chicago’s public sculpture portfolio is bigger than Cloud Gate. And now is as good a time as any to get around town and see some of it.

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Food, supplies sent from Chicago to air relief efforts on Maui

A plane carrying 24,000 pounds in supplies left O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday. The aircraft will return carrying passengers fleeing Maui.

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Man sentenced to 11 years for sexual assault of girl during remote-learning class

A judge has sentenced a Chicago man to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old female relative in an act witnessed in an online forum used for remote teaching

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Things to do in Chicago Aug. 17-23: The Mix

The Chicago Air and Water Show, the Marriott Theatre’s ‘Gypsy’ and a Chance the Rapper show are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.

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For Happ, vision of Wrigley Field comes to life through partnership with artist

Ian Happ had just been called up to the majors by the Chicago Cubs and was looking for pictures to hang in his apartment

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Illnois will provide burial for migrant toddler who died on bus

Officials say Illinois will provide funeral and burial services for the migrant toddler who died last week on a bus headed to Chicago from Texas

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Renata Scotto, world-renowned Italian soprano, dies at 89

Scotto made her U.S. debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1960, followed by 314 appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from her debut in 1965 to her finale in 1987.

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MCA exhibit explores sense of place, intertwined history between Puerto Rico and Chicago

The MCA is hosting a new exhibit titled “entre horizontes: Art and Activism Between Chicago and Puerto Rico.”

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University of Chicago to settle student aid price-fixing lawsuit for $13.5 million

U. of C. is the first of 17 colleges — including Northwestern University, Notre Dame and Ivy League schools — to settle what’s been dubbed the “568 Cartel” class-action lawsuit.

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What to watch for during Bears’ joint practices with Colts

The Bears will conduct two joint practices ahead of their preseason game against the Colts. Here's what we'll be watching for.

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That great street once again? State Street panel floats ideas to put the welcome mat on ‘Chicago’s front porch’

Plans would divide the corridor between Wacker and Ida B. Wells drives into three distinct districts highlighting arts, retail and education.

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Best movie set in Chicago? It’s ‘The Fugitive,’ hands down.

Chicagoans are brutal critics when our city is on the screen. One wrong intersection or misplaced neighborhood, and we turn up our noses. ‘The Fugitive,’ now celebrating its 30th anniversary, gets it right.

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Chicago-area Christkindlmarkets to open Nov. 17 with new ‘fast-entry’ ticketing available

The beloved holiday shopping markets will return to Daley Plaza, Gallagher Way and to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park.

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Triple Eight announces Van Gisbergen exit, Brown arrival at Supercars squad

Van Gisbergen’s exit from Supercars was all but a formality, with Triple Eight managing director Jamie Whincup stating in July that he won’t stand in the way of the Kiwi after he revealed his intention to make a full-time move to NASCAR in the wake of his Cup Series victory…

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Triple Eight confirms Van Gisbergen exit, Brown arrival

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Horoscope for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Caution! Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chicago time. The new moon occurs at 4:38 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

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