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Democrats choose community activist and CTU worker Tara Stamps to fill Mayor Brandon Johnson’s old County Board seat

Stamps was one of six candidates interviewed Tuesday evening by Democratic leaders representing the Chicago wards and suburban townships that make up the district that Johnson was previously elected to serve as a Cook County commissioner.

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‘We killed more of them than they killed of us’: Closing arguments begin in federal racketeering trial of Chicago’s Goonie gang involving 10 slayings

CHICAGO — Over the past five weeks, a federal jury has been immersed in a small section of Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, where prosecutors say a close-knit street gang named the Goonies acted as “urban hunters,” terrorizing residents and ruling its territory through an unrelenting wave of gun violence.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Democratic convention perk package for high-end donors: Credentials, coveted hotels and more

A major fundraising carrot is offering mega-contributors access to events related to the convention, top hotels and difficult-to-obtain credentials for the nightly sessions.

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4 injured, 4 arrested in hit-and-run near Guaranteed Rate Field

A motorist struck at least four people in a crowd outside the park just after 6:30 p.m., Chicago fire officials said. Four men in the vehicle were arrested at a hospital.

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First look: Bally’s nods to Medinah Temple’s history in temporary casino plan

The Sun-Times got an early look inside the River North casino that is expected to open by the end of summer. “Anyone can build a temporary casino, but not everyone gets a chance to build a temporary casino in a beautiful, historic building such as this,” said Mark Wong of…

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Brandon Johnson not taking Lori Lightfoot’s word on city finances

With his financial team now in place, the new mayor will do his own forecast and hold several community meetings next month. His predecessor’s “midyear” budget forecast in April claimed an $85 million shortfall — among the lowest in recent Chicago history.

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Button hoping for a "calmer" NASCAR experience at Chicago

Button is running three Cup races this season in Rick Ware Racing’s No. 15 Ford with assistance from Stewart-Haas Racing and had an eventful debut in March at Circuit of the Americas.

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Immigration advocates among ‘Leaders for a New Chicago’ awardees

The 10 Chicago-based community leaders will receive a “no strings attached” gift of $25,000, and the organization they work for will receive an additional $25,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

Love Island's Jessie Wynter spiked whilst on holiday in Chicago with boyfriend Will

The Love Island season 9 star shared the scary experience on her Instagram.

Daily Record

Jevon Carter is perfect starting point guard target for Chicago Bulls

As the Chicago Bulls search for a starting point guard, Jevon Carter could be the ideal target.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Though some Rangers have slipped, Marcus Semien maintains strong lead in All-Star voting

CHICAGO – As the deadline for the initial phase of All-Star Game voting approaches, there has been some slippage in support for the Rangers.

Tribune News Service

Don’t turn a blind eye to Indian Prime Minister Modi’s dark history

Modi’s hateful ideology has even spread to Chicagoland. In August 2022, Hindu right-wing groups organized a Hoffman Estates event featuring the leader of a Hindu militant group known for his anti-Muslim speeches.

Chicago Sun-Times

Equipos migrantes se unen a torneo de fútbol para el Día del Refugiado

“El fútbol es un elemento común en estas comunidades de personas desplazadas”, dijo un organizador.

Chicago Sun-Times

Birthplace of house music one step away from landmark status

From 1977 through the mid-1980s, the resident DJ at the Warehouse was Frankie Knuckles, a record producer and remix artist hailed as the “Godfather of House Music.”

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2 shot, 1 fatally, in Austin

A man, 21, was shot in the head and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later died, Chicago police.

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Man shot to death in Chatham

He was struck in the torso and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he later died.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing: Father’s Day stories and waiting on perch

A number of Father’s Day stories and a slow start to the reopening of perch fishing on Illinois’ Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Welcome to draft season — now get rid of them

Drafts shouldn’t exist. That’s true even in a year in which they’ve been kinder to Chicago than any of the five major sports franchises have been.

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People pay for that?

NASCAR is expecting Chicagoans to pay for the privilege of watching stock cars race.

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Temporary casino could open this summer, CPD to work overtime during NASCAR weekend and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Motorsport

Trackhouse owner Justin Marks to run Chicago Xfinity race

Justin Marks, co-owner of Trackhouse Racing, will run the Xfinity Series race in NASCAR's first-ever event on the streets of Chicago.

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Jessie reveals her drink was spiked - resulting in 'scary' hospital dash

Jessie Wynter has just been on a trip with her boyfriend Will Young to Chicago but it didn't end too well

USA Today Sports Media Group

Projecting the Bears’ 2023 starting offense after mandatory minicamp

The Bears wrapped mandatory minicamp last week, and we're predicting what Chicago's starting offense will look like in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

At least 11 killed, 63 wounded over long weekend in Chicago

Four mass shootings happened from late Friday to early Tuesday, according to Chicago police. Mayor says it will take more than police ‘go get ourselves out of this rut.’

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Will state study be end of the line for $6.5 billion One Central transit hub?

Chicago has legitimate transportation infrastructure problems. The $6.5 billion transit station proposal solves none of them.

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