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How Emmett Till’s mother fought for justice after her son’s killing

A national momument spanning three sites central to the story of Till’s death will join efforts to reckon with America’s history of racist violence, Alex Woodward reports

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Richard M. Barancik, last surviving member of ‘The Monuments Men’ and architect who left his mark on Chicago’s skyline

‘It’s a bittersweet moment that we knew was going to come,’ said Robert M. Edsel, an author whose book on the group was the basis for a film starring George Clooney.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police investigating shooting of transgender woman in Fuller Park as possible hate crime

The woman was shot in the arm in the 200 block of West Root Street last week.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago artist will paint mural in downtown Frankfort – with a little help

A Chicago-based artist has arrived in Kentucky and – with a little help from the people of Frankfort – will paint a new mural on the VFW post downtown.

WEKU

Few winners, many losers as office building debt and vacancy worsens

Only a handful of downtown buildings get most of the new leases as downsizing tenants give up space and commercial debt gets pressured.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Where do I go from here?’: Over 12,000 basement flooding reports were filed with 311 after record rainfall in July

Weeks after the record-setting storm, Chicagoans in the affected areas continue to grapple with flooded basements, standing water, waterlogged appliances and growing mold and mildew.

Chicago Sun-Times

Armed bystander chased off robber who held mailman at gunpoint, say Chicago police

‘Words and gunshots were exchanged’ before suspect flees to waiting getaway car

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Emmett Till-inspired art installation marks groundbreaking on work to restore his former Woodlawn home

The annual ice cream social to celebrate Emmett Till’s birthday also marked the opening of an interactive art installation, titled ‘Be Careful, I Always Am,’ by Chicago-born artist Germane Barnes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Bulls ‘didn’t make an offer’ for Javon Freeman-Liberty

The Chicago Bulls reportedly "didn't make an offer" to sign Javon Freeman-Liberty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Soul Glo, Lucrecia Dalt, Palm stir the crowds on Pitchfork Music Festival’s last day

Lineup at sunny Union Park includes headliner Bon Iver after Killer Mike, Mdou Moctar, Koffee, Illuminati Hotties, JPEGMafia and Jockstrap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Beyoncé delivers a powerhouse, out-of-this-world experience at Soldier Field concert

After an hourlong rain delay, the show went on as planned to the delight of nearly 50,000 adoring fans in the first of two weekend shows in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bears 2023 training camp preview: Safety

Up next in our Bears position previews is safety, led by the formidable duo of Jaquan Brisker and Eddie Jackson.

USA Today Sports Media Group

49 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 49 for Chicago

With 49 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 49 for Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chicago outdoors: Fly-dumping fines, velvet buck, William Carlos Williams, L. Mich. fish species

An increase on fly-dumping fines in Cook County, a velvet buck in northwest Indiana, a question on fish species on the lakefront and some fine lines from William Carlos Williams are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez insults Italian Americans. We need better from our leaders.

It’s another example of the divisive, unprofessional and total lack of quality representation that is eroding our political environment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t let the doors close on that small arts group in your Chicago neighborhood

When we lose small arts and culture organizations, theaters and music venues, we lose community assets. We lose platforms for local voices.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Bear; The Sixth Commandment; Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?; University Challenge – review

The Chicago kitchen drama returns for a slow-burn second helping; Timothy Spall astounds in Sarah Phelps’s true crime drama; Rosie Jones confronts hate speech; and fingers on buzzers…

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Sunday, July 23, 2023

After 1:15 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions . The moon is in Libra.

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Vendors at Pitchfork sell records, tooth gems, food and more

‘We manifested it and now we’re here,’ says Taj Franklin, whose restaurant J. Spice sells Caribbean fusion food at a different festival almost every weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Justin Fields vows to break Chicago Bears’ stat not reached by any quarterback in their history

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Chicago Sun-Times

Biden to create Emmett Till national monument at Chicago church where his open casket was displayed

A White House official said Biden will sign a proclamation Tuesday to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Chicago and Mississippi.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s DisFest showcases the wide-ranging work of artists with disabilities

Ladonna Freidheim created DisFest to celebrate dancers, singers, actors and painters whose disabilities can be both visible and invisible.

Chicago Sun-Times

Enjoy the mild weekend weather — temps expected to climb into mid-90s next week

While temperatures and heat indexes weren’t expected to to reach triple digits next week, meteorologist Mike Bardou said Chicagoans “should still take precautions.”

Motorsport

Busch: Van Gisbergen the favourite for Indy NASCAR race

Van Gisbergen shocked the motor racing world earlier this month when he became the first driver in modern NASCAR history to win on debut.

Chicago Sun-Times

Critters with clout: Animal influencers walk the pet carpet at Chicago’s first ‘PetCon’

The West Town convention featured internet-famous pets, including a duck and a racing corgi.

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