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Phase-in of higher minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers clears City Council panel

Restaurants would get five years to pay waitstaff the minimum wage, absorb higher labor cost, if measure clears full council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears Week 3 power rankings roundup: Chicago takes a nose dive

Following another brutal loss, here's where the Bears stand in the power rankings heading into Week 3.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Did missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown post videos about mother's death? Police are investigating

Police in suburban Chicago are checking on the authenticity of Instagram videos that appear to show missing former NFL player Sergio Brown discussing the recent death of his mother

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Jim McMahon: Chicago has always cared more about RBs and LBs than QBs

Jim McMahon, the most famous Bears quarterback, thinks the pressure lies on other positions in Chicago.

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Grand Crossing neighborhood woman, 30, strangled

A 30-year-old woman was found strangled in a South Side garage in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Four armed robberies reported within 15 minutes on Northwest Side

The attacks happened in Wicker Park, Logan Square and Humboldt Park between 9:25 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., according to Chicago police. No one was reported in custody.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp

Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Christy George, top Pritzker aide, named executive director of Chicago DNC host committee

The host committee is tasked with raising between $80 and $100 million for the presidential convention, taking place Aug. 19-22. A spokesperson from the host committee described fundraising as “impressive” thus far, but would not disclose a number.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s annual Christmas tree contest announced

Could that big tree in your yard be the one selected for this season’s showcase in Millennium Park?

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Young Love’ brings a Chicago family to endearing, animated life

Laugh-inducing Max series follows the sitcom formula in building out the lives of trio from Oscar-winning ‘Hair Love’ short.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jumping for joy and sisterhood, the 40+ Double Dutch Club holds a playdate for women

Hundreds of women aged 40 and older gathered in Chicago recently to jump rope and play other games from their youth. It was the 3rd national playdate held by the Double Dutch Club.

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Duckworth blasts ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator for blocking vote to confirm U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is scorching Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, the “Hillbilly Elegy” author, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. for their holds on military and Justice Department nominees.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘King Rudy’ walks free after helping feds nab ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval, dozens of others

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman said the work done by Rudolph Acosta III in the years since his 2015 arrest amounted to the greatest case of rehabilitation he’d seen in his 29 years on the bench.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing: Waiting on the fall feedbag inland

Shoreline salmon and trout on southern Lake Michigan and hints of the fall feedbag inland lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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West Englewood school offers a model for how Chicago Public Schools plans to improve math scores

With CPS math scores still below pre-pandemic levels, officials point to Earle STEM Academy as a blueprint for improving math instruction and performance.

Chicago Sun-Times

I’m a tipped server; Mayor Johnson’s restaurant minimum wage plan could ruin my livelihood

Consider what happened when Washington, D.C., enacted a similar plan.

The Independent UK

Couple, 2 children and 3 dogs found shot to death in suburban Chicago home

A couple, their two children and three dogs have been found fatally shot in a suburban Chicago home

Chicago Sun-Times

Latinos are making economic gains in Chicago suburbs and deserve more political power

Latino population and income are rising in the Chicago area, but hardships like lack of affordable housing, unemployment and other barriers to opportunity are still problematic, two policy leaders write.

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Chicago Teachers Union Boss Sends Son to Private School

Stacy Davis Gates, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, previously said school choice is for "racists."

Chicago Sun-Times

Shot from all the needles? Doesn’t matter. Get your COVID-19 booster.

Chicagoans should protect themselves by getting the latest COVID-19 booster and making sure everyone in their families who can does the same.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congestion, chaos from Mexican Independence Day crowds must be addressed, City Council members say

A downtown parade or festival would help Chicago avoid sporadic, ad hoc celebrations citywide that jammed streets and caused all sorts of problems.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teatro ZinZanni returning to Chicago with mix of fan favorites, new stars

Singer Sa’Rayah, who competed on NBC’s “The Voice,” and award-winning comedian/magician Lucy Darling have joined the cast.

Chicago Sun-Times

Critics allege Chicago-based National Association of Realtors tolerates sexual harassment, calls for CEO Bob Goldberg to resign

Former staffer tells Sun-Times of incidents involving forced physical contact at events the association organized.

Chicago Sun-Times

22 shot, but no weekend homicides, as thousands crowded downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day

It was the second weekend this year without a homicide in Chicago, with the other being the last weekend of January.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson OKs compromise giving restaurants 5 years to phase in higher pay for tipped workers

Tipped workers — now paid 60% of Chicago’s minimum wage — would receive annual pay increases of 8% starting next July and continuing through July 2028.

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