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Bears 2023 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at safety?

Our Bears' NFL draft preview series continues with safety, which is set with Eddie Jackson and Jaquan Brisker.

USA Today Sports Media Group

EXPO Chicago 2023 is an indoor-outdoor art extravaganza, from witches to unicorns

As the landmark 10th edition of EXPO Chicago kicks off, Jessica Klingelfuss explores the fair and this citywide art spectacle, from Derrick Adams’ unicorns to a witch-themed group show

Wallpaper

Passenger jet diverted to Edinburgh after pilot declares midair emergency

The incident took place on an aircraft flying from Chicago to London and required them to divert the flight to Edinburgh Airport due to adverse weather conditions.

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Look back at some of Chicago’s other Democratic National Conventions

The list famous figures who have been nominated in Chicago is impressive — including many who did not win.

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Democrats celebrate Chicago’s convention win today: News conference with key players

DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison will be joined by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a co-chair of the DNC, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lake trout are more noticeable this winter near the shore on the Chicago lakefront.

Chicago Sun-Times

Petition in works to gain landmark status for Chicago site where DJ legend Frankie Knuckles made ‘house music’ popular

CHICAGO — When The Warehouse made the top seven list of most endangered buildings in Chicago facing possible demolition, preservationists sprung to action to save the West Loop industrial building where legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles elevated Chicago to a higher musical level with "house music."

Chicago Tribune

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Jeremy Renner attends the premiere of new series just months after snowplow accident

Renner was surrounded by family and supporters at the premiere of series showing how large vehicles are turned into community spaces for young people in India, Mexico, Chicago and Nevada.

WEKU

Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest's political influence

Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there

The Independent UK

Woman, 23, shot during fight on CTA bus in South Shore

The woman was arguing with another bus passenger when she was shot in the collarbone. She was taken in good condition to University of Chicago Medical Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dansby Swanson exits the Chicago Cubs’ 14-9 win in the 6th inning with tightness in his lower left side

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s durability has become intertwined with his game.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR road closures will make for a bumpy ride for Chicago

The city, in detailing downtown road closures tied to NASCAR earlier this week, has us thinking the motor sport extravaganza feels more and more like a lemon. Get ready to make lemonade, Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

As activists look forward to Dem convention, ex-Chicago police officials look back to lessons from turbulent NATO summit

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy and other retired police supervisors say the 2012 summit provides Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson with a playbook on how to deploy officers for the Democratic National Convention in August 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago pays tribute to two fallen firefighters for their years of life-saving service

Our city grieves with the families and shares the pride their loved ones must have in two men whose bravery and heroism was part of their nature.

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Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley has had a chip on his shoulder since his Chicago high school days. Can it help Bulls survive?

CHICAGO — No one is quite sure which Chicago Bulls team will show up Wednesday night in Toronto for their play-in game with the Raptors.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago selected as site of 2024 Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO — Chicago was selected Tuesday to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a huge economic and prestigious postpandemic boon, and an acknowledgment the city’s progressive, pro-union values align with a Democratic Party that is seeking to boost its strength in a politically competitive Midwest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago holds the record for hosting the most political conventions — view the complete list

The city’s long history of hosting conventions began in 1860 with the nomination of Abraham Lincoln. This will be the 26th political convention held in Chicago.

Tribune News Service

Passenger charged after Alaska Airlines flight bound for Chicago diverts to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago was charged in federal court after she allegedly became disruptive and the flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport for safety, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.

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‘A game-changer’: Chicago City Council members, residents react to return of Democratic convention

The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday morning that Chicago will host the 2024 convention next August. Chicago beat out New York and Atlanta.

Reason

Democrats Choose to Advertise Failures of Single-Party Democratic Rule by Holding the 2024 DNC in Chicago

After a century of Democratic mismanagement, Chicago is hemorrhaging population, catastrophically underfunding massive pension promises, and taxing the bejeebus out of its crime-scarred residents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Governor promises Biden convention will be ‘huge party’

After Mayor Lori Lightfoot was told by DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Chicago won the convention, the mayor, defeated for reelection, said ‘I told him he made my day, week, and year.’

Chicago Sun-Times

To business leaders, Dem convention’s real payoff is in civic promotion

They hope that by bringing a global spotlight to Chicago, the political event will show off the city’s best features and accelerate its post-pandemic resurgence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Irena Dujmovic-Terman fled war-torn homeland, opened antiques shop in Chicago, dead at 52

To Mrs. Dujmovic-Terman, Chicago represented life and the way to live it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago to host 2024 DNC, NASCAR’s traffic toll 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

Former Outcome Health executives convicted on federal fraud charges

Jurors found three former leaders of a Chicago-based company guilty of multiple counts of fraud after a 10-week federal trial that tracked Outcome Health’s rise and dramatic fall.

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