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Migrant crisis ‘one of the most challenging’ problems facing Chicago’s new mayor, chief of staff says

Rich Guidice, who spent nearly 20 years running the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, said he has never seen an emergency quite like the thousands of asylum-seekers who have poured into Chicago since September, with scores more on the way.

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Giant snapping turtle ‘Chonkosaurus’ evidence of a much cleaner Chicago River

The turtle was spotted getting sun on the river last week by Chicagoan Joey Santore. Experts say healthier water and wetlands restoration have improved habitat.

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Chicago P.D.'s Big Upton Episode Has Me Flashing Back To Classic Law And Order: SVU For A Sad Reason

I was flashing back to SVU while watching the big Upton episode of Chicago P.D., and not for a good reason.

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7 takeaways from the Bears’ 2023 schedule

From finishing the season against Green Bay to having historic rest periods. here are our takeaways from the 2023 Bears schedule.

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Chicago outdoors: Coyote antics, world-record fish-spearing decoy, park fishing instructors

The antics of backyard coyotes, a world-record fish-spearing decoy and seeking fishing instructors for the Chicago Park District are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Mother accepts diploma for slain CPD Officer Aréanah Preston: ‘She will always be a member of the class of 2023’

Preston’s mother, Dionne Mhoon, was presented with her daughter’s master’s of jurisprudence during Saturday’s commencement at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

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Chicago violence spills over to Los Angeles, where 3 linked to gangs are arrested in deadly shootings

‘One thing that can be said is that the violence that occurs in Chicago today is having an effect on all of us,’ said Jonathan L. Tippet, commanding officer of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division.

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Chicago man accused of selling fake Cubs hats while on probation for selling fake White Sox tickets

He was convicted for multiple counts of wire fraud in 2021 for yearslong White Sox ticket scheme.

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Lightfoot closes out mayoral run with confetti, cheers and a few tears — but no regrets: ‘It’s been a glorious morning’

Lightfoot and her wife Amy Eshleman, both teary-eyed, shook hands and hugged supporters who filled the City Hall lobby and spilled out onto LaSalle Street.

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What to know about the inauguration of Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson is set to become Chicago’s 57th mayor on May 15.

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Too many Chicagoans witness gun violence. Stop flooding our city and nation with firearms.

More than half of Chicagoans witness a shooting by age 40. Is it reasonable to assume gun advocates have no intention of reining in the spread of powerful firearms?

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State Sen. Robert Peters comments on his viral tweet featured on Fox News

The tweet was in response to teens converging on downtown Chicago. Now-former Fox News host Tucker Carlson commented on it on his show.

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Woman accused of randomly attacking people with baseball bat over three days

Denise Solorzano, 26, appeared in court charged with eight random attacks across Chicago

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Chicago teens may gather downtown because there are few options in their neighborhoods

Few venues catering to teens are found outside of downtown and surrounding areas. And neighborhood parks are getting even more dangerous.

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‘I’m optimistic about Chicago’s future’

Mayor Lightfoot reflects on her time at City Hall and says Chicagoans are why she’s optimistic about our city moving forward.

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Federal appeals court in Chicago sets June hearing on two cases challenging state ban on assault-style weapons

The federal appeals court in Chicago has scheduled a hearing for late June on two cases that challenge the state’s ban on assault-style weapons.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra librarians know the score

Every printed note of every work performed by the orchestra is meticulously organized, catalogued, filed and eventually set on stage by a three-person team at Symphony Center.

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The 1,200 beds unused amid migrant housing crisis, Wrigley Field’s light issues and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago cops’ racist social media posts detailed in new COPA report

It stems from an investigation into posts made amid a controversy over affordable housing in Jefferson Park that led to 3 cops quitting and 2 now fighting suspensions.

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Chicago, HUD settle environmental racism case as Lori Lightfoot leaves office

City departments, including those involved with planning and zoning, will be required to produce an “environmental justice action plan” by Sept. 1.

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Picture Chicago: 14 must-see photos from the week in news

Dozens gathered for a vigil for Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston; former President Barack Obama stopped by Lilydale First Baptist Church in Roseland; and Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared a state of emergency as immigrants arrived in Chicago with no space for housing.

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Chonk the snapping turtle delights locals with Chicago River appearance

Rare sight of giant reptile basking by waterside offers hope that notoriously polluted waterway is getting cleaner

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Let’s stop undervaluing the arts

Too often, we treat access to art as a privilege, something that is “nice to have,” not a baked-in necessity of human life, writes Lesle Honore, the CEO of Urban Gateways. But arts generate social capital and economic growth, and are essential to Chicago’s future.

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What are the panthers in this Albany Park mural telling this woman?

Chicago artist Julia Franco will leave that to you to decide but says they represent a voice that guides us through life — “every transition, every chapter in your life.”

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Ranking every Bears’ opposing quarterback in 2023

The Bears will face some talented quarterbacks on their 2023 schedule, as well as some unproven guys. We rank Chicago's opposing QBs here:

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