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Inauguration Day: Prayers, promises and a party

Many who attended the swearing-in ceremony said they were excited for Brandon Johnson to take office because they felt he would bring positive change to Chicago.

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History, humility, hope — and a few hugs — mark swearing in of younger, more diverse City Council: ‘We need a fresh start’

New members said they were moved by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inaugural address and caught up in the excitement of taking the oath of office. “It’s a new day in the city of Chicago,” said freshman Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th).

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Read or listen to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s full inauguration speech

Brandon Johnson became Chicago’s 57th mayor Monday. Read his full inauguration speech.

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Solar panel company allegedly swindled Chicago homeowners, lawsuit claims

Customers were paying an average of $13,000 in down payments to Sun Badger Solar through all of 2022, but the company had stopped fulfilling new orders earlier that year after running low on cash, according to the suit.

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Chicago shootings: An alarming number of our youth witness gun violence

The average age at which Black and Latino Chicagoans witness a shooting is 14, a recent study found. Schools know it takes collective effort to deal with that trauma, the CEO of North Lawndale College Prep writes.

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ComEd parent Exelon is paying legal bills for two executives convicted of bribery

The company will not say how much it has paid to attorneys representing ex-CEO Anne Pramaggiore and VP John Hooker, but a rep says ratepayer funds are not used.

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Meet the mayor: Hundreds line up to shake hands with Johnson, who vows ‘the fifth floor belongs to the people’

Waiting patiently in a line that wound through City Hall, many said they wanted to wish Johnson good luck. “I think he has great ideas — new ideas, and he believes in investing in the people instead of just arresting our way out of problems,” said Shawn Childs, 47, a…

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‘We are not backing down’: Striking film, TV writers get ready to picket in Chicago

Chicago has more than 100 Writers Guild of America members whose professional lives now are on hold.

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Ex-Chicago Heights Park District police chief found not guilty of sharing secretly recorded pornographic images

A judge acquitted Christian Daigre of sharing images of sexual partners without their consent, and prosecutors have dropped charges in cases involving two other women.

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A look inside the Malibu Barbie Cafes opening in New York City and Chicago

The pop-up experience opens in New York City on 17 May and in Chicago on 7 June

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Useni Eugene Perkins, a social worker and author who uplifted the Black community in word and deed, dead at 90

Useni Eugene Perkins is best known for his poem ‘Hey Black Child,’ but Mr. Perkins was a prolific author whose works ranged from children’s plays and poems to tomes documenting life on Chicago’s streets.

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Brandon Johnson sworn in as mayor, City Council turns 100 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.

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2023 NBA draft lottery: Live stream, odds, top prospects, broadcast info

Praying for Victor (Wembanyama)? Here’s what to watch for when the NBA reveals its highly anticipated 2023 draft order via Tuesday night’s lottery. #Rockets

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Community schools can make a big difference for Chicago’s youth

Studies show that community schools — with activities and resources for students and families — improve student outcomes. Ideally, every Chicago public school would be a community school, Stacy Davis-Gates of the Chicago Teachers Union writes.

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Ranking Michael Jordan’s 10 greatest Bulls performances by game score

According to the statistics, these are Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's top 10 games of all time.

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‘Soul’ searching: Johnson takes office, vows ‘to tell a different story’ of ‘a brand new Chicago’

At 10:59 a.m., a beaming and clapping Johnson was introduced to the crowd, followed by his wife, Stacie, and their three children: Owen, 15; Ethan, 11; and Braedyn, 8.

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Inauguration Day is about fanfare; Tuesday is about getting to work

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a lot of promises, including promoting 200 detectives, doubling the number of summer jobs for young people and investing heavily in education, mental health, education and other social programs.

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Funeral arrangements set for Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston

The officer’s funeral service will take place Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ on the South Side.

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‘MJ’ musical, ‘The Who’s Tommy,’ ‘Hadestown’ among Chicago’s summer theater lineup

Comedy, drama, musicals — the local theater scene has something for everyone this summer.

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"When he felt the spirit, he was untouchable" – the story of Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and Peter Green

Two legendary players. Two near-mythical Les Pauls. Two all-time-great blues albums and the greatest guitar handover in blues history

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Test your knowledge of Chicago mayors with our 18-question quiz

How well do you know the mayor? Put your knowledge to the test in our 18-question Chicago mayor quiz.

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10 great things to do during a Chicago summer — for the first time or the 100th

As the weather warms up, it’s time get outside for dining, boating, strolling a festival and more.

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Chicago weekend gun violence: 7 killed, 5 teens among 20 wounded

A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 16-year-old boy was wounded Saturday night in the 6400 block of South King Drive in Grand Crossing.

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Terrifying moment plane's landing gear tears off in dramatic emergency approach

The airliner which was on its way to Chicago in the US had to turn back to Luxembourg shortly after take off when the pilot realised there was a technical issue on board

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Johnson’s biggest challenge in delivering inaugural address: avoid Lightfoot’s mistake

Lightfoot denounced the City Council as corrupt, then turned around and shamed all 50 members, who were seated behind her, into joining the cheering crowd in a standing ovation for reform,

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