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Malukas "still pinching myself" while settling into Arrow McLaren

The 22-year-old Chicago-born American Lithuanian landed one of the most coveted seats on the IndyCar Series grid after spending the past two seasons with Dale Coyne Racing, and the adjustment has kept him busy since the checkered flag fell on the 2023 season four weeks ago at Laguna Seca.

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In massive COVID-19 relief fraud, gangs used millions in PPP, other government aid on guns, drugs, feds say

In Chicago, the price of illegal guns soared during the pandemic, but gangs were able to pay for them with fraudulent PPP and other COVID-19 relief money, agents say.

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Afternoon Edition: Subminimum wage is officially going away in Chicago

Plus: The Bears’ Claypool era ends, 6 things to do this weekend and more.

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Chicago film festival to open with local director’s take on life in Cabrini-Green

Minhal Baig’s “We Grown Now” shows the joys and hardships of growing up in public housing through the eyes of two 10-year-old boys.

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Nearly 1,000 migrating songbirds perish after crashing into windows at Chicago exhibition hall

Almost 1,000 migrating songbirds have perished after smashing into windows at an exhibition center on Chicago's lakefront

The Independent UK

Big win for Brandon Johnson, tipped restaurant workers as City Council approves phased elimination of subminimum wage

Council members backed the new law, which supporters say levels the economic playing field for waitstaff in Chicago’s world-class culinary scene.

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Painting from rooftops and tagging trains, graffiti artist Zwon is making his mark on Chicago

The Chicago artist is doing that in alleys, on Loop towers, on freight trains, usually without permission.

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These Chicago tattoo parlors let chance (and a gumball machine) choose your design

Customers crank a gumball machine, and whichever of the sketches inside emerges is what they get for their tattoo. “It takes a lot of the thinking out of it,” Taylor Street Tattoo’s Brad Rearden says.

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Pakistan media, fans still awaiting visas for World Cup

PCB awaits visa clearance for media, fans to travel to India for 2023 ODI World Cup. 60 journalists applied for Indian visas, but no word yet. Bashir Chacha, a resident of Chicago, was the lone Pakistani supporter present. PCB wrote to ICC to ensure visas for Pakistani media, fans. MEA…

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Bears trade WR Chase Claypool to Dolphins

The Chase Claypool era is officially over in Chicago.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles addresses Chase Claypool situation

Bears GM Ryan Poles all but closed the chapter on Chase Claypool's time in Chicago.

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Packers vs. Raiders: Which team has the winning advantage in Week 5?

Previewing Packers-Raiders by breaking down who has the advantage in the biggest winning factors of football games.

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Man in custody after 2 fatally shot in their New City home

Officers responded to a home in the 1800 block of West 54th Street early Friday and found a man and woman who had been shot, Chicago police said.

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Tow truck driver fatally shot in Garfield Park was soon to become a father, family says

“He was very much looking forward to becoming a father,” his mother said, adding that Jack Jacobsen also was a U.S. Navy veteran.

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When it comes to transgender women in sports, inclusion is our best bet

In this conversation about trans women in sports, people often speak for me. They say including trans women is unfair to me, a cisgender woman. But they are wrong, writes a former cross country runner.

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FBG Duck killing trial is expected to shine a bright spotlight on Chicago’s gang, rap ties

Six “members and associates” of the O Block gang faction face trial Tuesday in a case likely to show gang-rap links that are painstakingly documented in fringe blogs, YouTube videos and online forums.

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When neighborhood schools won’t cut it, Black families opt out

Most parents aren’t willing to gamble with their children. If they can’t find suitable schools, they’ll simply opt out of the system. And Black parents are now divesting from Chicago Public Schools, and the city, altogether.

The Independent UK

Chicago Bears pay tribute to ‘ultimate Bear’ Dick Butkus after his death aged 80

Born in Chicago, Butkus played his entire football career in the state of Illinois.

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Chicago Bears legend and hall of famer Dick Butkus passes away at 80

NEW DELHI: The legendary Hall of Fame linebacker, Dick Butkus, known for his menacing presence on the football field, has passed away at the age of 80, as announced by the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Butkus spent his entire nine-season NFL career with the Bears, where he earned a reputation…

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Woman asks public’s help solving Logan Square hit-and-run that killed her husband. ‘He was a really good man.’

Leonardo Franco-Salgado was a businessman and family man who was killed Sunday when a car ran a red light and struck him. His wife wants information and answers.

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Dick Butkus was Chicago’s very own ‘maniac.’ And we loved him for it.

The former Bears star died Thursday at 80.

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The Chicago Marathon showcases the ‘Soul of Chicago’

One-third of the runners participating are from different countries and on Sunday, the millionth runner will cross the finish line in Grant Park. Those competing will have a shared experience that bonds them together.

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The NFL world mourns the late Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and intimidator

The Bears' grand tradition of great linebackers began with Dick Butkus.

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NFL Twitter mourns the loss of Bears legend Dick Butkus

Bears legend Dick Butkus has passed away at 80. The NFL world is mourning his loss:

Sports Illustrated

Dick Butkus, Legendary Bears Linebacker, Dies at 80

The Chicago icon spent his entire career with the franchise, making a significant impact on the city’s football culture.

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