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Commentary: Chicago’s haze from wildfire smoke underscores the need for better forest management

As Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Windy City earned the unwelcome distinction of having the “worst air quality of any major city in the world,” according to federal Air Quality Index readings. Authorities issued warnings instructing residents to stay indoors if possible or don masks…

Chicago Tribune

Smoke from Canada wildfires reaches UK - as 100 million Americans warned over air quality

‘Unhealthy’ air quality was recorded in New York and Chicago on Thursday

Evening Standard

Bryce Harper’s single helps Phillies top Cubs, 3-1, to sweep series

CHICAGO — It wasn’t a home run. But it didn’t matter.

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Van Gisbergen not buying into NASCAR biff and barge

The Kiwi is set to make his Cup Series debut on the streets of Chicago this weekend as part of TrackHouse Racing’s Project91 programme.

Motorsport

Parting is indeed sweet sorrow for Barbara Gaines as she departs Chicago Shakespeare Theater

After nearly 40 years, Gaines is exiting the world-renowned theater company she founded with a Chicago rooftop production.

Chicago Sun-Times

NASCAR’s gold standard for protecting Chicago Street Race spectators

The temporary, 2.2-mile course around Grant Park is lined with concrete barriers, built in south suburban Lynwood.

Chicago Sun-Times

Appeals hearing asks whether a weapon’s popularity should exempt it from Illinois’ sweeping gun ban

CHICAGO — Attorneys for gun rights supporters seeking to overturn Illinois’ sweeping gun ban faced tough questioning Thursday from a pair of federal appellate judges in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

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STEM workshops gets students behind the wheel in an eRacing simulator

Chicago-area students take part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math course with hands-on racing time and a chance to build a component for an automobile.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson building consensus behind the scenes before delivering progressive agenda, top aide says

The mayor risks disappointing progressive voters who put him in office, but deputy chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas isn’t concerned. In fact, the former state senator expects her fellow progressives to keep the heat on.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Street Race brings NASCAR ‘to the people,’ but with a bunch of racing unknowns

AJ Allmendinger admits that it’ll be difficult to take in the moment on Sunday evening — to look from the seat of his car and see the skyscrapers and fountains and parks that’ll make the Chicago Street Race unique.

Tribune News Service

Like him or not, NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace isn’t trying to reach ‘people who will never change’

The Cup Series’ only Black full-time driver brought insight and advice along with the No. 23 Toyota to Chicago, where he will compete Sunday in the Grant Park 220.

Chicago Sun-Times

Destination still unknown as the Bulls enter free agency on Friday

Executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas took over the front office chair and instantly made a splash by flipping the roster. The hope was to make Chicago a destination place in free agency. Four years later, he’s made them only mediocre. Does that start to change on…

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago serial killer fears as remains of 16 pulled from water in city since 2022

In just the last six months alone, authorities have recovered the body of five men. In total, 10 men and six women have been pulled from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from the city and surrounding suburbs

Daily Mirror

Electrify America stations adding Tesla connectors to Chicago locations

Electrify America is the second-largest EV fast-charging network in the US with 800 direct-current fast-charging stations and more than 3,600 plugs nationwide.

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NBC brings Super Bowl-sized coverage for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Following its “radio-style” blueprint from Watkins Glen, NBC will position commentators in four spots on the city streets, in addition to the pit reporters and studio crew.

WEKU

A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke

In Madison, Wis., the air quality was measured at 242 Thursday morning— a "very unhealthy" purple alert rating that many other communities shared, particularly in the Midwest.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s cost to care for migrants arriving since August tops $100 million

CHICAGO -- The city of Chicago has spent more than $100 million to provide help and services to the thousands of migrants who have arrived in Chicago from south of the U.S. border since last August, mostly on personnel costs, officials said Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nikola Vucevic reveals thoughts on contract extension with Bulls

After signing a contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Vucevic gave his thoughts.

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Extreme heatwaves continue to grip US as millions under heat and air quality alerts – as it happened

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts south into US cities as Texas grapples with record-breaking temperatures

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Bulls have ‘engaged several teams’ about Zach LaVine trade

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly been discussing Zach LaVine trades with teams around the league.

Chicago Sun-Times

Six candidates advance to semifinals of Chicago police superintendent search

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, a new civilian oversight body charged with leading the search, has until July 14 to pick three finalists and deliver those names to Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Tribune News Service

8 FAQs about NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, answered by venue president Julie Giese

CHICAGO — “NASCAR is doing... what?”

Chicago Tribune

Should people in prison serving life for crimes committed when they were under 21 get another chance? Some Illinois legislators say yes

CHICAGO -- Antonio House hasn’t known freedom since he was 19, when he was locked up as a suspect in the 1993 kidnappings and killings of two teens on Chicago’s West Side.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nick Castellanos leads the way as the Phillies beat Cubs again, 8-5

CHICAGO — Although Rob Thomson will manage the National League All-Stars, he won’t have a say over which players are on the team. A few years ago, MLB changed the selection process, taking it out of the All-Star managers’ hands.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bubba Wallace throws a block party in Hyde Park to introduce NASCAR to a new audience

NASCAR’s sole Black driver plays the role of ambassador ahead of the Chicago Street Race by bringing a taste of the track to die-hard NASCAR fans and the NASCAR-curious.

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