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Alderman blasts fractious CPD leadership for flat-footed response to violent weekend gatherings

Officials fought amongst themselves and street cops were overwhelmed, Ald Brian Hopkins said, as groups of teens jumped on cars and set fires in the Loop — and at least three teens were shot. ‘Nobody knew who was in charge,’ Hopkins said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dan Wiederer: What Jalen Hurts’ record-breaking QB contract means for Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears

Five years, $255 million. With more than $179 million guaranteed.

Chicago Tribune

Ed Burke Day proposed, then pulled — at Burke’s request

For much of the day Monday, Ald. Ray Lopez defended his decision to introduce a resolution declaring May 15 “Ald. Edward M. Burke Day” in Chicago.

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At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Our host, Lynn Sweet, was joined by a political panel with Aviva Bowen, Tom Bowen, Becky Carroll, Alden Loury, Natalie Moore and Fran Spielman to discuss Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s election victory, plus the 2024 Democratic convention in Chicago.

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100,000 tulips: Chicago artist’s statement on redlining blooms on South Side

The tulips were planted by local residents and volunteers in October as part of a public work by Chicago artist Amanda Williams meant to redefine redlining. Six months later, they’re lighting up the previously vacant lots.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies’ game against the White Sox is postponed for inclement weather in Chicago

CHICAGO — The game scheduled between the Chicago White Sox and Phillies for Monday night has been postponed due to a forecast of high winds and cold temperatures, the White Sox announced on Monday.

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Dozens of Cook County employees out after PPP fraud probe, Walmart closings fallout 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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Chicago Walmart closures show retailer failed to keep community involved: Letters

Communication is vitally important when serving a minority community, writes a former Dominick’s president and COO.

Chicago Sun-Times

McDonald’s is changing its hamburgers

The company says small changes will produce its “hottest, tastiest and juiciest burgers yet,” but Chicago will have to wait until September to get them.

Chicago Sun-Times

10 killed, 26 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago

Three teens were wounded in two attacks involving large groups of young people gathering in the Loop and at 31st Street Beach.

Chicago Sun-Times

Snow showers reported across Chicago area early Monday; slick roads, low visibility

Temperatures were expected to rise steadily during the week, with 70s by Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Warehouse demand brings attention to South Side properties

One proposal involves replacing the Wheatland Tube factory in Back of the Yards with a three-building logistics center covering more than 30 acres.

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Prognosis uncertain for Arwady post with Johnson — but city health chief ‘looking forward to the conversation’

Dr. Allison Arwady told the Sun-Times, “I am hopeful to stay on in my role,” but Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has voiced concerns about the way Chicago Public Schools were reopened during the COVID pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Doctors grapple with their ‘unbelievable’ experiences during mission to Turkey and Syria in wake of earthquakes

CHICAGO — Just hours after he learned about the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Tarek Kabbany was on social media around 3 a.m. and saw a picture of his younger sister’s apartment building in southern Turkey destroyed.

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Chicago, here’s a chance for more federal money to jumpstart clean energy projects

City leaders should apply for a share of billions in federal money through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a portion of which must be used in disadvantaged communities.

Chicago Tribune

6 new food books from Chicagoans include history of city’s greatest foods, Midwest pie recipes and more

CHICAGO — A new bestselling book shares the stories behind some of the most beloved Chicago food — and one notorious drink.

Chicago Sun-Times

Historic elections of Chinese, Filipina members of City Council were long overdue

Now that voters have elected Nicole Lee and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, the importance of representation in government cannot be overstated, the head of the Chinese American Service League writes.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: When Highland Park students faced another threat of gun violence, this is how they felt

Delayed by COVID-19 and the city’s July Fourth mass shooting, Highland Park High School’s FOCUS on the Arts biennial event almost didn’t happen. But facing a multiyear hiatus, the suburban Chicago school rallied, inviting creatives from across the country to teach workshops, as it’s done since 1964. Organizers asked me…

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2 dead in domestic attack in South Chicago

A man was shot to death and a woman beaten to death in what police say is a ‘domestic-related’ attack in South Chicago. One person is in custody.

Chicago Tribune

Off-duty officer commits suicide outside Southwest Side home, Chicago police say

An off-duty Chicago police officer died over the weekend in an apparent suicide, the latest in a grim tally of officers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ahmad Jamal, influential jazz pianist, dies at 92

Musician recorded his popular album “At the Pershing/But Not for Me” in Chicago.

Tribune News Service

Grayson Rodriguez bounces back and Cedric Mullins has 4 RBIs as Orioles rally past White Sox, 8-4, win series

CHICAGO — For the third straight start to begin his major league career, Grayson Rodriguez walked the first batter of the game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Say it ain’t snow! Slushy mix expected just in time for Monday morning’s commute

Slushy accumulations of less than one inch are expected in Chicago overnight Sunday as spring-like weather returns for a few days before it warms up again.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago's mayor, mayor-elect weigh in on weekend shootings as summer approaches

CHICAGO — The weekend shootings of three teenagers in two separate incidents drew responses from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as summer looms.

Chicago Sun-Times

South Side residents upset by Walmart closure, community group fills the gap by handing out free food

Sunday marked the last day for Chicago-area Walmart locations in Little Village, Kenwood, Lakeview and Chatham— where residents shopped among ‘ghostly’ aisles. My Block My Hood My City hands out food in the parking lot.

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