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The evolution of Steve Albini: ‘If the dumbest person is on your side, you’re on the wrong side’

The long read: Steve Albini was long synonymous with the indie underground, playing in revered bands and recording albums by the Pixies, PJ Harvey and Nirvana. He also often seemed determined to offend as many people as possible. What led him to reassess his past?

The Guardian - UK

Johnson quotes Tupac, dances around questions about health chief’s firing

The mayor was asked about Dr. Allison Arwady’s claim of being dismissed without meeting Johnson face to face. Johnson quoted slain rapper Tupac.

Chicago Sun-Times

107-year-old Lake Street Bridge getting major renovations in 2024

Changes include replacing the bridge over the Chicago River. Traffic will be detoured, and the CTA Green and Pink line trains will be shut down during two, 12-day periods.

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Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi

The nearest abortion clinic – in Chicago – was too far away and too expensive for her mother to provide her with the procedure

The Guardian - US

City, FOP back to bargaining table to nail down rest of police contract, union president says

The city’s lead negotiator is the one former Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired for doing a lengthy interview on a Chicago Sun-Times podcast where he essentially endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s new police superintendent inherits a department notoriously slow to enact reforms

Larry Snelling, the mayor’s choice to lead the Chicago Police Department, would take over a federally mandated overhaul of the department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Goodman, Paramount theaters lead 2023 Jeff Awards nominations

The 55th anniversary edition of the Equity Jeff Awards presentation will take place in the fall.

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Chicago mayor to introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as new superintendent

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as his choice for police superintendent of the nation’s third-largest city

The Independent UK

BMW Championship Betting Picks and Predictions

The PGA Tour is in Olympia Fields, Illinois, for the BMW Championship. OddsChecker's golf handicapper and expert Andy Lack gives us his best picks for the 2023 BMW Championship.

Golf Monthly

Chance the Rapper to make Apple store appearance in Chicago to discuss career and impact of hip-hop

Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary

The Independent UK

A Chicago sportscaster brilliantly used so many I Think You Should Leave references in his broadcast

How did he fit so many references in???

USA Today Sports Media Group

A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago

Thousands of people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago for a weeklong event

The Independent UK

27 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 27 for Chicago

With 27 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 27 for Chicago.

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Chicago must make it a priority to plant and protect more trees

Stopping healthy trees from being removed is only a small, common sense step. We need to plant new trees in every available public space and make sure these trees reach maturity to provide environmental and social benefits.

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Details get nailed down for 2 affordable housing deals on South Side

The projects in West Englewood and Pilsen are designed for families, helping fill what experts call an unmet need.

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Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

Making his third and final planned Cup appearance of the season in a Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang after taking in the Circuit of the Americas rounds and the Chicago road course, Button started 31st in the 39-car field and endured an eventful race to finish a lap down on…

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Monday, August 14, 2023

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 3:30 to 7 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

The Independent UK

Chicago mayor names the police department’s counterterrorism head as new police superintendent

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has named Larry Snelling, the police department’s counterterrorism head, as his choice for police superintendent of the nation’s third-largest city

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No surge, but still ‘jarring’: COVID cases creeping up in Chicago

Physicians say Chicago’s late-summer increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — serves as a reminder that the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Larry Snelling, mayor’s pick for top cop, vows to help both ‘forgotten’ crime victims, disenchanted officers: ‘We have to love them’

Snelling’s appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson must be confirmed by the City Council. Before that crucial vote, he is expected to be introduced to Chicago residents — and face questions — during at least one public hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Witnesses describe chaos during Lil Durk concert at United Center. ‘We were stepped on, walked on and knocked down’

Durk was nearing the end of his set when concertgoers began running for exits amid unconfirmed reports of shots fired, according to videos posted to social media.

Chicago Sun-Times

The art of hydrant jerking

Water department workers make sure that when the fire department opens a hydrant, something comes out.

USA Today Sports Media Group

10 Takeaways from the Bears 23-17 win over the Titans

From Trevis Gipson's dominant day to Velus Jones' continued struggles, here are our takeaways from Saturday's Bears preseason victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group

28 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 28 for Chicago

With 28 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 28 for Chicago.

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Bear Necessities: Recapping Chicago’s preseason win vs. Titans

The Bears opened the preseason with a win over the Titans. We recap that with Saturday's headlines.

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