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My worst moment: ‘Abbott Elementary’ writer Brittani Nichols wishes she knew about the spit bucket

Chicago native and comedian Brittani Nichols is a writer on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” Quinta Brunson, the show’s creator and star, spent time in Chicago earlier in her career taking classes at Second City, but ironically, that Chicago connection is not how they met.

Chicago Tribune

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas' Facebook account liked posts that called Chicago ‘hell hole’ and attacked Democrats; he again denies involvement

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas’ Facebook account liked a series of comments that attacked Democrats, referred to Chicago as a “hell hole” and “S---cago” and labeled Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker “the king of full term abortion,” a Chicago Tribune review of his social media found.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois bows out of Big Ten tournament with 79-76 loss to Penn State

CHICAGO — One by one the higher-seeded teams kept falling in the Big Ten tournament, leading into Thursday night’s Illinois-Penn State game at the United Center.

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Jesse Spencer returning to ‘Chicago Fire’: report

Spencer’s Capt. Matt Casey returning in an upcoming episode of Season 11.

Chicago Sun-Times

North Park University is Chicago’s college basketball team of the moment — except nobody has been following it

On Friday, North Park (24-5) will play in the Division III Sweet 16 against Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio.

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‘At times like these, we are in despair’: Mourners gather for funeral of slain CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso

To the people who knew him best, Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was a loyal friend and confidant, even if he sometimes seemed serious upon first meeting.

Chicago Tribune

Biden proposed budget, subject to negotiation with GOP, includes $350 million for CTA Red Line expansion

Illinois Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Mike Quigley - have been pushing for the funds to extend the CTA’s Red Line on the South Side.

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These 1970s CTA cars have gone off the rails — and are for sale — in West Virginia

The 2400-series CTA rail cars have been listed for $35,000 on Facebook Marketplace. But you have to go get them — and they weigh 54,000 pounds apiece.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago firefighter’s family remains in ‘extremely critical condition,’ day after 7-year-old son died in NW Side home fire

Firefighter Walter Stewart’s wife and two daughters, 2 and 7, have been unconscious since the fire broke out Tuesday evening in the kitchen of their home in the 2500 block of North Rutherford Avenue, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michigan goes cold in second half, falls to Rutgers in Big Ten tournament

CHICAGO — It didn't matter how it happened; Michigan just needed to find a way to stay alive and survive.

Tribune News Service

A Chicago legend, whose Italian beef sandwich helped inspire 'The Bear,' has died

The owner of the famed Chicago sandwich shop Mr. Beef had built a reputation for serving the classic dish and showing love for his community.

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Family, police attend funeral for slain Chicago officer

Dozens of law enforcement officers attended a funeral service for the first Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in nearly a year and a half

The Independent UK

Black Ensemble Theater’s ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ tribute showcases Chicago hitmakers

It’s a gently affectionate bio of the band’s late founder and long-time leader Maurice White told through in-character narration and so much incredible music.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago still lacks tools to police recycling scofflaws: watchdog report

The city’s inspector general’s office reports the city still hasn’t fixed problems with making sure businesses, apartment buildings and condos provide recycling.

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Three students hospitalised after mysterious 'stink bomb' released in school classroom

Three students were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after a stink bomb was released in a classroom at Fairfield Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge halts public release of Madigan recordings, slain officer mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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More than 7 inches of snow reported north and northwest of Chicago overnight, but 1 to 2 inches closer to the city

Rockford recorded 7.3 inches, the first time the city has seen more than 6 inches of snow on a March 9 since 1993, the National Weather Service said.

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Musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Illinois’ album coming to Chicago in 2024

The show, full of songs alluding to the state’s people and places, will open in New York State and then have its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

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Lonzo Ball could face 3rd knee surgery, raising questions about his return to Bulls for 2023-24 season

CHICAGO — The end of a lengthy recovery still isn’t in sight for Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, who reportedly could require a third surgery on his right knee.

Chicago Sun-Times

Susana Mendoza urges legislators to mandate full pension benefits for cops, firefighters who survive COVID-19

The Illinois comptroller choked up telling a House panel how her brother, a Chicago cop, was left disabled by COVID but denied full disability benefits.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago auto theft skyrocketed 55% last year, up more than any other city in the US

CHICAGO — You won’t find this factoid in any marketing brochures, but Chicago led the nation in at least one category in 2022: fastest growing city for auto theft in the U.S.

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Chicago Police Working With Non-Profit To Combat The Rise In Crime In The City

Chiam Naiditch teaches first aid training with Magen Chicago is aimed to facilitate the Chicago Police Department in first reponse

The Independent UK

Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial

Two former prosecutors have been charged with lying about the relationship one had with a witness in the trial of a man who alleged he was tortured when questioned about the 1982 slayings of two Chicago police officers

Chicago Sun-Times

Mourners gather for funeral of slain Chicago Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso. ‘We’re here to say goodbye to a hero.’

Officers from across the Chicago area were among mourners who gathered along a 6-mile procession on the Far Southwest Side while Vásquez Lasso’s body was escorted to St. Rita of Cascia church, 7740 S. Western Ave.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos of Ohio State basketball’s win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament

Enjoy some pretty cool photos from Ohio State's victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament. #GoBucks

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