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VW Starts Offering Free Emergency Services After Chicago Incident

The complimentary connected emergency services involve 2020 and newer Volkswagens.

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Illinois Supreme Court takes up accelerated appeal of ruling that struck down state ban on high-powered guns

CHICAGO — The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to an accelerated hearing schedule for the state’s appeal of a downstate judge’s ruling that struck down a state ban on certain high-powered semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

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Family of immigrant who died in Chicago area shelter files lawsuit

The family of Rona Rozo who died by suicide in December has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Plan to move Taste of Chicago near Navy Pier draws City Council backlash

Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted for creating “planning disaster” by proposing 4th of July weekend food fest be moved to accommodate takeover of Grant Park by city’s new NASCAR race.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: The only sure thing in this week’s Big Ten tournament at the United Center is unpredictability

CHICAGO — It was only a year ago that Boo Buie and Northwestern watched Iowa set a slew of Big Ten tournament scoring records in a 112-76 second-round rout in Indianapolis.

Chicago Tribune

14-year-old boy charged in South Side murder of grad student from India

Devasish Nandepu, 23, had been in Chicago less than two weeks when he was killed in a Walmart parking lot in Chatham.

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Extremism probes in CPD, new endorsements of mayoral candidates 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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What Vallas, Johnson need to do to win the first mayoral runoff debate

On the eve of the first debate of the mayoral runoff election, the Chicago Sun-Times asked several prominent political strategists and seasoned debate coaches to offer their advice to the two candidates.

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Bears 2023 free agency profile: DT Dre’Mont Jones

Dre'Mont Jones could be the explosive three-technique the Bears are looking for.

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Braidwood opener, lakefront coho, LaSalle prospects lead this week’s Midwest Fishing Report

A packed opener at Braidwood Lake, ongoing coho around Chicago fishing and prospects for the LaSalle Lake opener lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area 17-year-old pleads not guilty in triple slaying

A suburban Chicago teenager has pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of his 17-year-old girlfriend, a 9-year-old girl and the child's father

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2 teens seriously wounded in Austin shooting

The boys, 15 and 17, were standing in an apartment complex hallway in the 1100 block of South Mason Avenue when a gunman approached and opened fire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears 2023 free agency preview: Did Armon Watts show enough to come back?

Armon Watts was a popular waiver claim last August. Did he do enough in his one year in Chicago to warrant coming back?

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Study: 1 in 4 parents misled others about their child’s COVID status earlier in the pandemic

CHICAGO — Roughly 1 in 4 American parents lied to or misled others about their child’s COVID-19 status at the height of the pandemic, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Network Open, a journal of the Chicago-based American Medical Association.

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When it comes to smog, Cook County in Illinois is the worst neighbor in the country, EPA finds

CHICAGO — When it comes to lung-damaging smog, Chicago and the rest of Cook County are the nation’s worst neighbors.

Chicago Tribune

A migrant’s dream cut short: Woman’s killing in Chicago prompts Guatemalan community to band together, speak out on dangers of migrating north

CHICAGO — The last time that Reyna Cristina Ical Seb saw her family, she promised them that she would send enough money to fix their small home in a rural Indigenous town in Guatemala. At just 20 years old, she made her way north, crossing several borders before settling in…

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Are the Texans one of three teams talking to the Bears about No. 1 overall?

The Chicago Bears say they are talking to three teams about moving up to No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL draft. Are the Houston Texans one of the teams?

Chicago Tribune

Johnson and Vallas tout dueling endorsements as they jostle for support from Black voters, many of whom chose Lightfoot in 1st round

CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas rolled out more endorsements Monday as they continue jostling over Black political support.

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Hulu sticks a knife in ‘Devil in the White City’ series

Keanu Reeves was to star in adaptation of the Chicago novel, which reportedly is being shopped to other outlets.

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Teen charged in fatal shooting of 3 at Chicago-area home

Prosecutors say a 17-year-old has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and other crimes in the fatal shootings of a girl he was dating and two other people in suburban Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago is making progress on a new response for 911 calls involving mental health. Keep at it.

The next mayor should continue to fully support the CARE team initiative launched by the Lightfoot administration. Research suggests it could pay off big, for people in crisis and for police.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rescue dogs take center stage in ‘Annie’ role

In nearly 50 years, legendary animal trainer William Berloni has rescued over 100 dogs that would go on to play the role of Sandy in the stage musical.

Chicago Sun-Times

14-year-old boy arrested in shooting that killed grad student from India and seriously wounded roommate in Walmart parking lot

“I feel that Chicago is not a very safe place,” said Lakshman Gogada, who watched his friend die.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD reopens probe of cop who wore extremist symbol of Three Percenters during racial justice protest

This marks at least the third time Chicago’s inspector general has pressed the police department to take a closer look at an officer’s far-right links.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed in Chicago Lawn drive- by shooting

The man, 30, was traveling in a car about 2:45 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue when another vehicle pulled up next to him and someone inside fired shots.

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