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Rewards for rest? How a new WNBA program is helping Sky stars Isabelle Harrison and Kahleah Copper this offseason.

CHICAGO — Isabelle Harrison isn’t used to rest.

Chicago Tribune

Bears storylines: Bijan Robinson’s unexpected appeal, a big need at defensive tackle and the true cost of the Chase Claypool trade

CHICAGO — The NFL draft is three weeks away, leaving the Chicago Bears in the homestretch of their evaluation process.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

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Grey's Anatomy Just Set Up Kelly McCreary's Exit As Maggie, But Is Another Character Leaving Too?

Grey's Anatomy just revealed why Maggie is leaving Seattle, but will we lose another character in Kelly McCreary's final episodes next week?

Cinemablend

Chicago is the front-runner for the 2024 Democratic convention

Democratic gains this week in the swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan bolster the case for Chicago hosting the party’s quadrennial gathering.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police Twitter account’s ‘like’ of anti-trans tweet prompts internal affairs probe

The main Twitter account of the Chicago Police Department this week liked a tweet by country singer Travis Tritt that is seen as having an anti-LGBTQ message.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson meets with Lori Lightfoot at City Hall to begin leadership transition: ‘A very great day for the city of Chicago’

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson at City Hall Thursday in a traditional meeting between the outgoing chief executive at City Hall and the new one.

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Chicago P.D. May Have Dropped The First Big Clues About Season 10's Finale, And It's Bad News For Ruzek

There are still several episodes before Chicago P.D.'s Season 10 finale, but the new clues may mean it's not too soon to start worrying about Ruzek.

Cinemablend

Jesse Spencer explains Matt Casey’s ‘Chicago Fire’ return

”I always said that if you ever want to bring Casey back down the line, I’m open to it,” says Spencer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago firefighter dead in high-rise blaze had heart attack

A firefighter who died while battling a blaze in a high-rise building on Chicago’s North Side died of a heart attack

The Independent UK

Meeting of the mayors: Johnson feels ‘historic moment’ discussing transition with Lightfoot — ‘We are uniting this city today’

In his first visit to the mayor’s office since being elected Tuesday, Johnson said he was struck by “what this moment means for people around the city, who want the city to be united.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago crosswalk signals violate disabilities act, federal judge rules

As of 2021, fewer than 1% of crosswalks in Chicago featured accessible pedestrian signals, which can feature audio recordings or tones to communicate information about the “walk” and “don’t walk” intervals at crossings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Giants slug 5 homers to clinch series win vs. White Sox

CHICAGO — Returning home from a six-game opening road trip, the Giants will rejoice when their charter flight lands back in San Francisco at about 9 p.m. local time Thursday night. While it will be a quick turnaround to their Friday afternoon home opener, on the other side represents their…

Tribune News Service

What’s next for CPS after Johnson’s win, flowers for George Freeman 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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Next mayor has his work cut out for him

Being the Defund-the-Police guy is actually liberating.

The Independent UK

Sophia Bush called ‘TV prostitute’ at Chicago bar by man who told her she was ‘piece of meat’

‘I watch your show, so I pay your f***ing salary,’ man told ‘One Tree Hill’ actor

Chicago Sun-Times

Instead of arguing about bike lanes, we should all slow down and drive safely

Bike lane expansions in Chicago were the result of concerned citizens coming together to provide a safe alternative to the car-centric lifestyle in their communities.

Ballotpedia

Brandon Johnson wins runoff for mayor of Chicago

Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 2023. Johnson received 51.4% of the vote and Vallas received 48.6%. They advanced from a field of nine candidates in the Feb. 28 general election.

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Progressives get energy boost after Chicago and Wisconsin elections

"Everybody needs to understand this...Abortion rights are a winning issue."

Ballotpedia

Catch up on results from one of the biggest election days of 2023

Welcome to the Thursday, April 6, Brew.

The Times of India

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets confirm No. 1 seedings in playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks' 105-92 win over Chicago Bulls on Wednesday earned them No. 1 overall seeding and a chance to play the entire NBA playoffs on home court.

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Thursday, April 6, 2023

Caution! Avoid shopping or major decisions after 7:30 a.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Libra.

Tribune News Service

Justice Department holds Chicago in violation of American With Disabilities Act

The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Chicago has violated the Americans With Disabilities Act for its lack of special crossing signals for blind and sight-compromised pedestrians.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Johnson must put himself on a path to succeed for all of Chicago

It starts with declaring independence — in action, not words — from the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. City Hall belongs to every Chicagoan, and Johnson will eventually have to make decisions that CTU and other unions won’t like. That’s part of the job.

Al Jazeera

US progressives galvanised by victory in Chicago mayoral race

Progressive Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated the more conservative Democrat Paul Vallas in a highly-anticipated vote.

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