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A body in a suitcase, Bonnie and Clyde fantasy and baby born in Bali prison: The chilling case of Heather Mack

As Chicago woman Heather Mack pleads guilty over the killing of her socialite mother Sheila von Weise-Mack at a 5-star Bali resort in 2014, America remains horrified by the case involving a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy, a body stuffed in a suitcase and a baby born behind bars. Rachel Sharp…

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The Who’s Pete Townshend tells the story behind ‘Tommy,’ now reinvented at Chicago's Goodman Theatre

CHICAGO — In the beginning, there was no pinball wizard.

Chicago Tribune

My worst moment: Why Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Terry Kinney doesn’t perform onstage anymore

CHICAGO — Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney has returned to the theater to direct a play called “Another Marriage,” opening later this month.

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Talking Blackness, self-love and legacy with Dewayne Perkins, the mind behind ‘The Blackening’

CHICAGO — Not gonna lie, Dewayne Perkins, the multi-hyphenate entertainer (comedian, writer, actor, producer) has been on the Tribune’s radar for quite some time.

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Paul Sullivan: Could the Bears choose a suburb other than Arlington Heights as their new home? 20 more sites for a potential stadium.

CHICAGO — Your suburb could be home to a professional football team, making it the envy of all your neighbors.

Chicago Tribune

Designer Profile: Amy Kartheiser

We caught up with the Chicago-based principal interior designer about her career, past, present and future

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Man arrested after shooting himself in the leg

A US man facing firearm charges told officers he accidentally shot himself in the leg while dreaming that an intruder was breaking into his home, Fox News reported. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were called to his suburban home in Chicago, Illinois, following a report of a person with a gunshot…

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Heather Mack, convicted in Bali of killing mother, set to plead guilty in US

The daughter of an American woman whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase at an Indonesian resort island is scheduled to appear in Chicago federal court to change her plea to guilty on charges she helped kill her mother in Bali nine years ago

The Independent UK

Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep

CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good.

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Chicago Police Board fires sergeant for actions in Anjanette Young raid

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire a police sergeant for his role in the botched 2019 raid at the home of social worker Anjanette Young.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago cops facing dismissal for fatally shooting armed man in 2018 instead get 10-day suspension

Former Supt. David Brown argued that 33-year-old Terrell Eason didn’t pose an ‘imminent threat’ when officers opened fire. The police board Thursday found them not guilty of using unnecessary deadly force.

Chicago Sun-Times

Las 77 piscinas públicas de Chicago abrirán el 23 de junio

Las piscinas, 50 al aire libre y 27 interiores, abrirán al menos cinco días a la semana.

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AmeriCorps grants $2.2 million to Chicago, downstate Illinois groups for public health programs

The AmeriCorps grants aim to improve public health, food and educational services for students and seniors.

Chicago Sun-Times

New mayor off to ‘very encouraging start,’ local business leader says

Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce president, still isn’t willing, however, to back $800 million in business taxes Mayor Brandon Johnson wants for social programs that are key to his anti-violence strategy.

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Jury convicts politically connected Chicago businessman James Weiss of attempting to bribe two state legislators

CHICAGO — A federal jury on Thursday convicted a politically connected Chicago businessman of attempting to pay off two state legislators to pass a bill beneficial to his sweepstakes gaming company and then lying about it to the FBI.

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Bellator 297 predictions: Who’s picking upsets in the two title fights in Chicago?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 297 main card in Chicago.

The Independent UK

Girlfriend of missing Chicago man pleas for return after he vanished from concert venue

Noah Enos’ girlfriend Nicole Wijs told The Independent on Thursday that she last spoke with him around 9pm on Monday

The Independent UK

Chicago man arrested on gun charges after shooting himself in sleep as he dreamt about an intruder

Sheriff’s say bullet passed through Mark Dicara’s leg and was lodged in bed

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Long-sought Chicago casino could open by Labor Day as Bally’s plan for temporary site clears state hurdle

The Illinois Gaming Board’s “preliminary suitability” finding allows Bally’s to lay the groundwork for operations both at the Medinah Temple in River North and the permanent $1.7 billion casino complex at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, expected to open by 2026.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fashion designer Thierry Andre Roger, whose clients included violinist Rachel Barton Pine, dies at 60

Calls to Mr. Roger often traced back to a simple cocktail party question: Where’d you get that dress?

Belfast Live

Bellator 297 UK start time, TV channel and live stream info for big Chicago show

The card features Belfast light-heavyweight Karl Moore who makes his American debut

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Chicago Bulls ‘headline’ list of teams that should rebuild roster

As the offseason begins, the Chicago Bulls should seriously consider a rebuild.

Louder

“He overdosed and was saved by an adrenalin shot”: How Urge Overkill went from being Steve Albini’s pet project to year-long parties and accidentally re-enacting that famous scene from Pulp Fiction

Urge Overkill were just “a scrappy punk rock band that played too fast”: How did they up touring with Nirvana and jet-setting with Chrissie Hynde?

The Independent UK

Yoel Romero skips Bellator 297 press conference due to fear of heights

The event took place on the 99th floor of Chicago’s Willis Tower

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bellator 297 weigh-in results: Patricio Freire lighter than necessary for bantamweight debut

Check out the results from the official Bellator 297 fighter weigh-ins in Chicago.

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