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Government-Run Grocery Store Is Predictably Losing Money

The folly of government-run grocery stores is sadly not a historical relic like the USSR.

Reason · Oct 23, 2023

Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 7 win vs. Raiders

The Chicago Bears (2-5) defeated the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4), 30-12, on Sunday. It marked the team's first home win since Sept. 25, 2022, and their second victory in three weeks. Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2023

Photos from the Bears’ Week 7 win vs. Raiders

The Bears snapped their 10-game home losing streak with a dominant win over the Raiders. Take a look at the action:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2023

Related Midwest expects to kick off construction at former Chicago Spire site

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023

Shot fired, crowd maced at pro-Palestinian protest outside Israeli solidarity event in Skokie

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023

Post-9/11 fears resurface for Chicago-area Arabs, Muslims in wake of war, rising hate crimes

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023

Raiders 30-12 loss in Chicago contender for most embarrassing of Josh McDaniels’ era

Raiders debacle in Chicago contender for most embarrassing of Josh McDaniels' era

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2023

Woman fatally shoots knife-wielding man in Morgan Park

The shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. when a 41-year-old man who the woman knew approached her with a knife inside her home in the 11500 block of South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago police said. The woman then pulled out a gun and shot the man four times in his torso.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Chicago religious leaders urge peace after killing of six-year-old Muslim boy

Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders shook hands, talked and prayed together after killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2023

Chicago police officers with ties to extremist Oath Keepers stay on the force. Some have troubling records.

An investigation by WBEZ, Chicago Sun-Times and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project found allegations of excessive force, improper searches and racist comments on the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023