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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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Even as Breland’s star rises, he doesn’t always feel accepted in country music

‘My Truck’ singer credits Chicago and its ‘diverse music tastes’ for taking the lead in embracing his sound.

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New Chicago mayor's progressive strategy to be tested amid public safety, growth concerns

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is taking office Monday

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Chicago Sun-Times journalism wins 8 top honors from Chicago Headline Club

The Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism given by the Chicago affiliate of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized a wide range of work.

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Man found shot to death in South Chicago home

A man was found with a gunshot wound to the head in a home in the 7900 block of South Marquette Avenue. No one is in custody.

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Woman dies days after being shot in Englewood

LaTonya Byrd, 41, was shot May 6 while riding in a car in the 1000 block of West 70th Street, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

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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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