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Mr. Porterfield, with more than 50 years of experience, was the dean of Chicago new anchors when he signed off in 2015 at age 87.

Illinois has seen an “alarming increase” in anti-Arabism, Islamophobia and antisemitism, the Democratic governor said, noting “online hatred has skyrocketed” on social media and mosques, synagogues and places of worship are being targeted across the country.

A new civilian oversight panel is working with Chicago police on a policy that would bar officers from joining hate and extremist groups.

The developer plans to begin building one of the two towers at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive, with a financing deal that sets aside 20% of the units for low-income renters.

Chicagoans are fed up with street takeovers. But Ald. Ray Lopez’s (15th) proposed ordinance could aggravate the social, emotional and economic circumstances that are driving these errant behaviors.

Veteran actor, who appears with classical musicians in the production coming to the Chicago Theatre, says he has come to appreciate critics’ commentary.

The melee unfolded when protesters demonstrated outside an event called to show solidarity with Israel at a banquet hall in Skokie near the border with Lincolnwood Sunday evening. In addition to protestors, a Chicago police officer and a Sun-Times reporter were hit by pepper spray.

Arab Americans worry about their safety amid the anger, fear and injustice they feel over Plainfield boy’s killing, threats toward Muslim schools and “harmful narratives” perpetuated by media and politicians: “We’ve seen this before.”

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