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All three top cop finalists capable of being ‘generational leader’ Chicago needs, search leader says

Anthony Driver Jr., president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, has a favorite among the three finalists sent to Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has 30 days to decide. But Driver won’t say who it is.

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Chicago cops sidelined for allegedly seizing guns without making arrests, then lying about it

A letter from the city’s top police oversight official also raises questions of whether the officers snatched up guns, drugs and cash without turning in the evidence.

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Workers launch union effort at world’s largest Starbucks, downtown Chicago’s Michigan Avenue roastery

Workers at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Chicago's Michigan Avenue — the largest Starbucks in the world — are seeking union representation.

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Meet the guest columnists who’ll shed light on Chicago communities as winners of the Sun-Times’ Chicago’s Next Voices contest

They come from all walks of life and share the hopes, frustrations and fears that connect us all.

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Quest for growth amid old U.S. Steel site on Southeast Side could seed Chicago’s rebirth as ‘Garden City’

On the Southeast Side, I discovered folks working to restore eco-preserves sprouting between shuttered mills. Here was a nascent template for the entire city and region.

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Here’s why we decided to give Chicago’s Next Voices a platform in the Sun-Times

We’ll be publishing pieces from the winners every month, and we need your feedback to make decisions about what’s next.

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Jesse Jackson to retire as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH

The long-time civil rights leader is stepping down from the organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights despite health setbacks.

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Dwyane Wade joins Chicago Sky ownership group: ‘This is for the home team — literally’

CHICAGO — Chicago native and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is the latest to join the Chicago Sky’s ownership group, adding to a growing list of celebrities and high-profile investors pursuing a stake in the league.

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Will Northwestern football recruits stay or decommit? ‘College football coaches and teams are opportunistic.’

CHICAGO — Amid fallout from the report of an outside investigation into hazing within Northwestern’s football program, recruits have started to reassess their commitments.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 15 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

A tornado blew through the Chicago area, anti-violence activists held a die-in protest in Daley Plaza, and the Windy City Smokeout kicked off outside the United Center.

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Jesse Jackson is stepping down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH

The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to step down from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded in 1971

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November trial set for father of suspect in deadly July 4 parade shooting in suburban Chicago

An Illinois judge has set a Nov. 6 trial date for a father charged with helping his son obtain a gun license three years before the son allegedly shot dead seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK

Worst American city for pensions confronts a $35 billion crisis

One of Brandon Johnson’s first moves as Chicago mayor was to buy himself time to address the city’s biggest financial problem: the more than $35 billion owed to its pension funds.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; successor to be named soon

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago, is stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the influential Chicago-based civil rights organization he founded through its predecessor, Operation PUSH, more than 50 years ago.

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Chicago man who stole prized photo from Nancy Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot gets more than four years in prison

Federal prosecutors say Kevin Lyons drove through the night to arrive in Washington, D.C., on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021. He’d posted his driving route from Chicago on Instagram with the comment, “I refuse to tell my children that I sat back and did nothing. I’m heading to DC…

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As ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ turns 40, Anthony Michael Hall looks back on his summer as a teenage Griswold

The actor, now a dad himself, was stunned to be working with Chevy Chase, Eugene Levy, Harold Ramis and other greats as part of the suburban Chicago family on a quest for fun at Walley World

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ in Chicago: brunches, drag and more

Explore city-wide events before the tour stops by Soldier Field on July 22 and 23.

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Chicago Native Dwyane Wade Joins Ownership Group of WNBA’s Sky

The basketball Hall of Famer is already a part-owner of two other professional teams.

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Fatal shooting of Karina Gonzalez once again highlights difficulty of seizing guns from spouse accused of abuse

A bill in the General Assembly would give police the authority to immediately remove a gun after a protection order is issued and would give them 48 hours to do it.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee is the work of Cicero artist Mauricio Ramirez

Bulls fans, don’t hold that against him. Ramirez has family there. He’s also the artist behind plenty of murals around Chicago and far beyond.

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PODCAST: What has happened with the Bears this offseason?

Jess Root talks with Bears Wire managing editor and senior editor of the NFL Wire sites Alyssa Barbieri to talk about the Chicago Bears.

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30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 12 Trevis Gipson

Up next in our Most Important Bears of 2023 series is Trevis Gipson, who will be playing for his future in Chicago this season.

The Independent UK

At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says

The National Weather Service says a tornado outbreak in the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters

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Bears players who could surprise everyone in 2023

Which Chicago player could surprise everyone in 2023? Our Bears Wire staff discusses.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lori Lightfoot, Jim Gardiner accused of ethics violations that could trigger fines

As the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ-FM Radio reported, the Lightfoot reelection campaign sent more than 9,900 emails to CPS and City Colleges staff over a period of months.

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