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South Side Christmas toy drive seeks donations to serve 10,000 kids: ‘We need a miracle on 95th Street’

The drive, called Operation Cover Chicago, doesn’t have the funds needed to buy enough gifts for the roughly 10,000 kids expected to show up to receive toys Dec. 20.

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1 killed, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting

Officers responded Sunday morning to the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue and found a 28-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, Chicago police said. A second person was grazed in the face by gunfire and declined treatment at the scene.

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Chicago police officer injured in crash while assisting motorist on Dan Ryan Expressway

The officer was parked behind the motorist and providing traffic control when another vehicle struck them, causing them to hit the motorist in front of them, Illinois State police said.

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Prolific Chicago sculptor whose public works explored civil rights, Richard Hunt dies at 88

A prolific Chicago artist who was the first Black sculptor to receive a solo retrospective at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and whose public works drew praise from presidents has died at age 88

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Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Chicago shooting

The boy was a passenger in a vehicle about 12:40 a.m. Sunday in the 8700 block of South Marquette Avenue when a gold Kia SUV approached and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said.

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2 shot at CTA Red Line station in South Loop

About 10 p.m. Saturday, two men, 20 and 25, were at the Roosevelt station in the 1100 block of South State Street causing a disturbance when they were shot, Chicago police said.

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A failure to increase funding for mass transit will widen racial equity gap in Cook County

The affordability and availability of transit is a racial justice issue for metropolitan Chicago, the RTA chairman writes.

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Someone in Chicago checked out the speed-dating scene

If you feel a connection, drop a hint that you’re interested. Leave no room for doubt you’re open to seeing them again. But also be ready for the possibility it won’t be mutual.

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Chicago outdoors: Sandhill dance, 12-point buck, Dave Genz, silver carp

A sandhill crane dancing with a cornstalk, a 12-point buck in the Foroest Preserves of Cook County, ice-fishing guru Dave Genz on bluegills and the record pounds of silver carp taken from the Illinois River are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Chicago-area holiday lights extravaganzas make ideal winter break outings for all ages

Millions of twinkling lights and festive displays are great way to celebrate the season.

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At the Renegade holiday market, the vendors’ stories are as unique as the gifts

The Renegade Chicago holiday market, which continues Sunday at Morgan Manufacturing, features approximately 170 artists.

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Boy, 16, charged with killing 2 in Chicago Lawn drive-by shooting

Juan Medina Jr., 14, and Mario Medina, 65, were both killed in the Tuesday shooting.

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Blackhawks supporting Kevin Korchinski after attending his father’s funeral

The Hawks flew through Saskatoon on Friday so the entire team could support Korchinski, their 19-year-old rookie defenseman, at the funeral of his father, Larry. “We’re ready to help him out when he gets back [to Chicago],” coach Luke Richardson said.

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No migrants living in Chicago police stations for first time since spring

Nearly 190 new arrivals are still awaiting shelter placement at O’Hare Airport, but the city’s move has some volunteers worrying about transparency and support.

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Richard Hunt, iconic Chicago sculptor, dies at 88

A lifelong advocate for equity and inclusion, the Chicagoan recently completed a model for a monument to Emmett Till that is to be installed at the childhood home of the civil rights icon.

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‘They thought racing movies never made money’: Michael Mann’s 30-year quest to bring Ferrari to the screen

Adapting the story of the Italian car owner’s tumultuous life has been a major mission for the director. He talks about his need for speed, his love of the night and his unlikely love of British TV

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Lincoln Park uses its home-court advantage to the max, upsets Young in statement victory

Lincoln Park may have the best home-court advantage in Chicago. The Lions have never been a basketball powerhouse, so that isn’t widely known.

The Independent UK

Father admits to killing three kids after telling mother: ‘If I can’t have them neither can you’

Jason Karels threatened estranged wife before murders

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Travis Scott Chicago concert postponed just hours before show time; rescheduled date announced

UPDATE: The rescheduled date was announced late Saturday.

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Chicago police officer gets probation after pleading guilty to deadly DUI crash into restaurant while off duty

Terrance Finley, 29, was sentenced to 30 months probation after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in 2019.

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“Drugs and alcohol and ego clashes got in the way, but we managed to keep them quiet”: the unbelievable story of Chicago, the soft rock kings with steel in their hearts

Jazz-rock experimentalists, money-spinning soft rock kings, derided balladeers? The mighty Chicago have been all of these and more

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Chicago Mayor Accused of Prioritizing Migrants Over Locals

Chicago Alderman criticizes Mayor Johnson for prioritizing migrants over black community and veterans, sparking outrage amidst a rising migrant crisis.

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Chicago police detective says department retaliated against her after she accused fellow officer of threatening, hitting her

The detective contends in a lawsuit that she was removed from her job in the homicide unit and told to seek a new assignment after reporting the allegations to senior officials and the Bureau of Internal Affairs.

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Picture Chicago: 17 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a pre-kindergarten class at Parkside Community Academy in South Shore, people enjoyed hot tub rides down the Chicago River, andthe Humboldt Park Puerto Rican flag at Western and Division was lit up for the holiday season for the first time…

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Third-year Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is all about releasing the ‘hound’

With Zach LaVine (right foot) still weeks away from returning and Alex Caruso (left ankle) again sidelined, the Bulls need a backcourt player to step up on both ends of the floor. Dosunmu has put the work in and might be showing he’s ready for that with some Chicago style…

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