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Brandon Johnson’s first budget sails through City Council

The $16.77 billion plan, approved 41-8, holds the line on taxes and increases spending for an array of popular programs. But it also relies on one-time revenues and budgets far too little for the ongoing migrant crisis, on the hope that more state and federal help is on the way.

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Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper new owners of Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre

“My mother always taught us to take care of home first, so to support the rehabilitation of this extraordinary theater with such a rich history in Chicago means more to me than one could imagine,” said Hudson.

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Father of July 4th parade shooting suspect turns himself in to begin jail sentence

The father of a man accused of killing seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago turned himself in Wednesday morning to begin serving a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty in a case that centered on how his son obtained a gun license

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From bodybuilding bouncer to TV craftsman on ‘Windy City Rehab’ — what’s next for Ari Smejkal?

Smejkal, 60, parted ways with the popular HGTV show this year after seven seasons. He’s got big plans, and they don’t include working on TV.

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Big Chicago contingent at March for Israel rally in Washington

Chicago native Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin is held by Hamas, spoke at the rally. ‘We hostage families have lived the last 39 days in slow motion torment.’

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Chicago city lawyers want a federal judge to recuse himself from hearing a police torture suit linked to Jon Burge

Former civil rights lawyer Jeffrey Cummings, appointed a federal judge this year, once signed off on reports condemning an investigation into accusations of torture by Burge and his so-called “midnight crew.”

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Johnson’s first budget leans on one-time revenue, hopes for federal, state help to avoid tough choices down the road

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget is expected to sail through the Chicago City Council on Wednesday. It’s balanced in part with $786.5 million in one-time revenues. The search for new revenue sources has been punted to a Council subcommittee.

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Let’s remember and honor Chicago firefighters who gave their lives to save others

Firefighters like Andrew Price, and three others who died this year, chose to enter a career that they knew might involve risking their lives for others. How many of the rest of us would do the same?

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Suspect charged in Chatham shooting that wounded 14-year-old girl

The man, 18, was arrested Monday in the 11300 block of South May Street and charged with attempted first-degree murder, Chicago police said. His name wasn’t released because he was a juvenile at the time of the shooting.

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Indiana man dies from shooting in South Chicago last month

Phillip Ramos, 35, was in the 8700 block of South Commercial Avenue Oct. 28 when two people walked up to him and fired shots. He died Nov. 8.

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Victory Auto Wreckers, like its commercial, will always be a Chicago classic

The harsh writing on the wall has driven another Chicago area institution to say goodbye. One member of the Sun-Times Editorial Board made a beeline to Victory with his old vehicle every time he was ready to buy a new set of wheels.

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Chicago area workers rally, file sexual harassment claims against employers

Workers in the manufacturing, warehousing, food service, janitorial and restaurant industries gathered to protest workplace harassment, including intimidation, degradation and identity-based targeting.

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Sister Jean’s latest fan? President Biden — he sent flowers during Chicago visit

Along with the bouquet of flowers, the president sent a note to the 104-year-old Loyola icon during his visit last week: “Dear Sister Jean, Thinking of you during my trip to Chicago today! Keep the Faith!”

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Classical music blends the familiar with the new for robust programs for holiday season

Amid all the variety, one work remains a Chicago-area staple:stands out: Handel’s “Messiah,” with several groups offering their takes on the beloved oratorio.

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Truck driver performs Heimlich on choking woman along Chicago-area highway

A truck driver who saved a choking woman after she pulled over along a Chicago-area highway says he acted on instinct when he saw her in distress

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Chicago fishing: Lakefront perch begins, pier passes begin Wednesday

Perch fishing beginning on southern Lake Michigan and pier passes beginning Wednesday, Nov. 15, lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Young Black men in areas of Chicago, Philly more likely to die from guns than troops in battle

A young man living in an area around Garfield Park is 3.23 times more likely to die from a bullet than U.S. service members deployed to Afghanistan, a Boston College criminologist writes about a recent study.

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Catholic Charities of San Antonio does Chicago no favors by failing to give a heads-up when migrants are on the way

When migrants insist that Chicago is their preferred destination, at least give city officials or Catholic Charities in Chicago some notice.

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New policy bars Chicago cops from joining hate, extremist groups

The policy was approved Monday by a civilian-led oversight panel after CPD investigated but took little action against cops with connections to far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Three Percenters.

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2024 NFL Draft: Updated Chicago Bears draft needs

The Bears have serious needs on both sides of the football.

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Chicago Med Is Adding A New Doctor For Season 9 After Losing Will, And I Hope This One Sticks Around

After Chicago Med said goodbye to Will Halstead, Season 9 will introduce a new doctor into the mix.

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Bill to boost pensions for retired Chicago cops will cost city $60M

Cost-of-living increases of 3% will be granted to all retired Chicago police officers, regardless of whether they were born before or after Jan. 1, 1966. Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 signed into law a similar measure for retired firefighters.

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Number of migrants arriving by bus, staying in Chicago police stations at lowest point in months

There are fewer buses coming into the city carrying migrants then recent months, and the number of migrants at police stations has also dropped.

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Plan proposed to reduce excessive traffic stops of Black, Brown motorists

In July 2022, an annual study of traffic and pedestrian stops concluded Black motorists are 1.7 times more likely to be stopped than white drivers. Hispanic drivers in Chicago were 2.5 times more likely to be stopped.

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Experience a century of film, stage, theme park magic at ‘Disney100’ exhibition

The exhibit featuring more than 250 artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives.

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