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World-renowned dance abounds on Chicago-area stages this summer

Here’s our guide to dance performances in the coming months.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inside the secret NBA lottery drawing room, where Mavericks survived an anxious night

CHICAGO — Mavericks assistant general manager Michael Finley showed little emotion as executives for 14 non-playoff teams, a gaggle of reporters and a handful of NBA officials huddled Tuesday night outside a discreet, security laden room where the league’s future hung in the pre-draft lottery balance.

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Soccer, health officials gather for head injury summit amid criticism from CTE researchers

Soccer officials, scientists, medical professionals and others have gathered in Chicago for a head injury summit

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Bears finding it’ll take more than two-minute offense to win Springfield help for new stadium in Arlington Heights

State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, told lawmakers he needs more time — and more support — to clinch a deal that he says would freeze a property tax assessment for up to 40 years for the Arlington Heights stadium and create a $3 admission tax on all events held…

Chicago Sun-Times

Aréanah Preston: ‘Full of life, dreams, big goals’

The funeral for Officer Preston was, first and foremost, a tribute to her life. But it was also another grim reminder, as if Chicago needed one, of the work to be done to end gun violence in this city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Comedy guide 2023: Chicago’s a barrel of laughs this summer

Here’s our guide to comedy performances in the coming months.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls work out Alabama forward Brandon Miller

According to the latest reports, the Chicago Bulls brought in Alabama forward Brandon Miller for a workout.

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Other unions join striking TV, film writers in Chicago picketing

Actors, electricians, laborers, ‘Matrix’ director protest alongside Writers Guild members at NBC Tower, chanting, ‘Chicago is a union town.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury awards $10 million to family of woman killed in Chicago police chase crash

“It’s never a substitution for the loss of a parent, but it reimburses for the harm,” Attorney Zane Smith said of the judgment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago May 18-24 — The Mix

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Long Grove Chocolate Fest, and Hitch*Cocktails are among this week’s entertainment highlights.

Chicago Sun-Times

Indiana man faces gun charge stemming from federal investigation after the killing of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston

Corey Gray, 21, is being held in custody pending a detention hearing set for Monday. Prosecutors do not allege that the gun at issue was used to kill Preston.

Chicago Sun-Times

Air Serbia starts direct flights from Chicago to Belgrade

The new route could serve 350,000 Chicago-area residents of Serbian descent, said Chicago’s aviation commissioner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Officer Aréanah Preston mourned at funeral, takeaways from Mayor Johnson’s inauguration 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

Illinois is more protective of abortion access than most any state

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Hundreds attend funeral of Chicago cop fatally shot during exchange of gunfire with youths

Hundreds of people packed a church for the funeral of a Chicago police officer who was off duty when she was fatally shot during an armed robbery spree by four teenagers charged in her death

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson administration distances itself from $12 billion tax plan co-written by member of transition team

The plan by the Action Center on Race & the Economy and the People’s Unity Platform “has nothing to do with what we’re trying to do,” said Jason Lee, a senior adviser to Mayor Brandon Johnson. The mayor’s approach, Lee said, involves “sober analysis of what might be feasible.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed outside Chicago violence prevention center run by Arne Duncan

The 28-year-old was walking near a parking lot in the 1000 block of East 95th Street Wednesday afternoon when two people approached him and at least one opened fire, Chicago police said.

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Summertime festivals and special events offer fun for all ages

Food, drinks, music and community flow freely at these Chicago-area festivals and events.

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Watching the Spurs land Victor Wembanyama while remembering Chicago’s joy over landing Derrick Rose

The memory is the perfect example of the word “bittersweet.’’

The Independent UK

Minnesota prosecutors drop state sex charges against R&B singer R. Kelly, citing federal convictions

Prosecutors in Minnesota have dropped sex abuse charges against R. Kelly

Chicago Sun-Times

George Lopez credits Chicago Bulls strategy for his TV success

‘I love Chicago so much,’ says the comedian, who structured a sitcom like the ’90s team’s unstoppable offense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Slain Officer Aréanah Preston’s mother voices hope at funeral: ‘In this tragic situation, my family and I feel triumph’

“Death is only a tragic thing if you have not lived. My baby lived,” Preston’s mother, Dionne Mhoon, told the crowd at Trinity United Church of Christ on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. Supreme Court declines to temporarily halt Illinois assault weapons ban

The decision means the ban will now likely remain in effect while the federal appeals court in Chicago takes time to hear arguments in the case.

Chicago Sun-Times

From Bebe Rexha to Brandi Carlile — 13 concerts poised to heat up Chicago’s summer

There’s a whole lotta music happening in Chicago this summer outside of the big arena and stadium tours. Here are our picks for shows in more cozy confines.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shane Riordan’s absence is telling, but The Score isn’t talking

The executive producer of the “Parkins & Spiegel” show has been off the air since Friday, a day after he made lewd and crude remarks on the air.

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