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Bradley Parker-Sparrow’s album tattoos are a tribute to the start of his jazz career

The 69-year-old musician, who previously was Chicago’s composer-in-residence, started getting tattoos as a way to shake up the jazz scene.

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Feds’ seizure of jet in Gary tied to reputed leader of Mexican cocaine ring

Oswaldo Espinosa shipped thousands of pounds of cocaine from Mexico, according to an indictment this summer. The global supply of the drug is way up — and so is the quantity of coke the feds have been seizing in the Chicago area.

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Illinois Family Files Lawsuit After Police Execute Wrong-Door Raid and Allegedly Detain Them for 6 Hours

"I asked them to show me a warrant; they didn't show me nothing," a grandmother said.

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Chicago gets $336 million federal loan to replace lead water pipes

The money is expected to help the city replace 30,000 lead service lines — out of more than 400,000 — the largest number in the country.

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A Chicago police officer was accused of sexual assault. The top cop pushed to keep him on the force.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability found that the officer engaged in a series of nonconsensual sex acts in 2020 against the woman, who reported he attacked her when she fell asleep at her home after they attended a banquet.

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Why does this Lake View mural picture an octopus, seahorses and a skywriting rat?

Chicago artist Laura Junge says she was taking a lighthearted approach to make a serious point that people need to do a better job protecting the planet.

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In Bronzeville, Fourtunehouse Art Center aims to offer space for artists, musicians, the community

The art gallery and retail space opened last year and has expanded to offer an internship program and community events such as workshops and an open mic night.

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Longtime Chicagoland meteorologist Tom Skilling honored by Congress

U.S. Reps. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, and Mike Quigley, D-Chicago submitted a statement to the official Congressional Record that honors Skilling’s four-and-a-half decades as a meteorologist in the Chicagoland area.

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Three Chicago men charged with racketeering for 2019 fatal shooting

The three are accused of fatally shooting a man in June 2019 to keep and elevate their status in the Ambrose street gang, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

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Man stabbed while sleeping on Bucktown sidewalk

A 50-year-old was asleep when another began attacking him with a knife, Chicago police said. His nose was cut and he suffered a puncture wound under his left arm.

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Police are stopping Black drivers for minor violations at record highs. Lawmakers should do something about it.

Low-level offenses could be enforced by other means, such as ticketing by mail, a group of attorneys writes. Other states and cities have addressed the problem without sacrificing public safety.

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‘Facts and common sense’: Chicago’s corruption jurors reflect on past trials as Ed Burke’s case nears

Thirty-six people have served as jurors this year in three high-profile corruption trials at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Here’s what they have to say.

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Driver dies after traffic crash moments after he was shot in Woodlawn

About 8:50 p.m., the driver, a 33-year-old man, was in the 6600 block of South Woodlawn Avenue when he was shot multiple times, Chicago police said.

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In Washington, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for more federal help to deal with migrant crisis

Johnson said Congress should add $5 billion for migrant assistance. The Biden White House is asking for $1.4 billion. It may be an uphill challenge to get more from the GOP House.

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Ex-Chicago top cop Fred Waller staying on at CPD as a ‘deputy director’ — with combined annual pay and pension reaching $333,323

Waller, a self-described “old school” former cop, is now a top deputy to Supt. Larry Snelling, who is refining his plans for the city’s policing.

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Jaylon Johnson essentially warned the Bears against giving Montez Sweat an extension before him

Jaylon Johnson made Montez Sweat getting a new contract VERY awkward for the Bears.

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National Association of Realtors CEO stepping down; ex Chicago Sun-Times CEO tapped as interim hire

The CEO of the National Association of Realtors is stepping down nearly two months before his planned retirement

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Barack and me

This weekend, 2,500 members of “Obamaworld” gather in Chicago to mark the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama being elected president. I wasn’t invited, but I was there.

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Food deserts plague Chicago neighborhoods. Could the city run its own grocery stores to fill in the gaps?

Following the city’s announcement that it was exploring the possibility of a publicly owned store, one grocer said his “first thought was, great. My second thought was, ‘How is that going to look?’”

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Report: Bulls front office not interested in trading Zach LaVine to 76ers

Following the rumors that the Philadelphia 76ers may be interested in a Zach LaVine trade, the Chicago Bulls' thoughts have been revealed.

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It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

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Six plays by teens take on gun violence at Goodman, other U.S. theaters

A year before the election, dozens of performing arts troupes will participate in the Monday initiative called ‘ENOUGH!’

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Adrienne Broaddus Joins NBC News As Correspondent

Comes from CNN, will be based in Chicago

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TV networks preparing special broadcasts for NBA In-Season Tournament games

NBC Sports Chicago is adding cameras, staff and other elements to the production of the Bulls’ first group-play game Friday against the Nets.

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Bulls reveal this season’s City Edition uniforms

This version, which will debut on Friday, honors Chicago Stadium.

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