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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Numbers tell Illinois’ dismal COVID story, early voting begins 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

4 business groups endorse Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and other groups backing Vallas stayed neutral in February. Brandon Johnson, meanwhile, touted support from a group of Black firefighters, paramedics, Council members and leaders in the city’s Polish community.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears GM Never Told Justin Fields He’s Their Quarterback, But His Decision March 10 Did

Ryan Poles can clearly say his actions have spoken louder than his words ever could to his starting quarterback after he dealt the top pick of the draft to the Panthers.

Sports Illustrated

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Chicago’s mayoral candidates both have deep ties to Chicago's schools — but starkly different visions for their future

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Tribune

Missing Chicago woman found dead in shopping cart after saying she was on her way home in an Uber

‘I miss my baby,’ says 21-year-old woman’s father

The Independent UK

Black girl friendships at the heart of Disney’s made-in-Chicago skating show ‘Saturdays’

Set on the South Side, the series is produced by Marsai Martin (“black-ish”) and centers around a trio of teen girls determined to become the best at their skating rink.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Phillips: Immersive video exhibits: Pro or con? What clues does ‘Mozart Immersive’ give about the future of entertainment?

CHICAGO — We live in “the experience culture.”

Chicago Tribune

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At 87, Golden Gloves doctor has examined some of the boxing world’s most exciting fighters on their way to greatness. He still works ringside today.

Just hours before the start of the preliminary rounds of the Golden Gloves centennial tournament, the back room of Cicero Stadium is a crowded jumble of ambition and nerves.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s next mayor has water problems to fix

Replacing lead water pipes and protecting the Lake Michigan shoreline are just two challenges the next mayor will face.

Chicago Sun-Times

Column: An immigrant father’s legacy lives on through an old cantina in Chicago

CHICAGO -- The evening that Samuel Ornelas died, music from the old jukebox in his cantina stopped playing and the vintage bar stools stood empty. On Jan. 28, for the first time in nearly 50 years, El Trebol Liquors, the oldest dive bar in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, closed its doors…

Chicago Tribune

4 shot in Chicago restaurant Saturday night, police say

CHICAGO — Chicago Police responded to a shooting at a South Shore restaurant where three men and one woman were shot Saturday night.

Chicago Tribune

Bears RB D’Onta Foreman: I enjoyed my time with Panthers

The determined D'Onta Foreman, who's aiming to be "the guy" in Chicago, said he enjoyed his eventful 2022 with the Panthers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Arrested after a chase through South Side, suspect tries to escape again — through ceiling of police station, authorities say

Tajze Mullins, 23, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer and escape. He was ordered held without bail Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Villegas fights to hold onto ward called both ‘snake’ and ‘noodle’ against challenge from CTU-backed Torres Whitt

The 36th Ward was redrawn to include more than a handful of communities in a nearly eight-mile stretch of Chicago that includes parts of the West Town, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin and Montclare neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Independent UK

In Chicago mayor's race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats' split

The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago businesses adapt to outlast ‘agonizingly slow’ COVID recovery 3 years after shutdown

Amid changes in hours and strategies, many still wonder about the future of urban life three years into the pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

Brad Biggs: Bears need more from rank-and-file free agents. Robert Tonyan, Andrew Billings and D’Onta Foreman believe they can deliver.

CHICAGO — The first wave of NFL free agency goes fast, and the majority of the big deals are wrapped up in the negotiating period, which leads to about two weeks of bargain shopping before teams reassess and turn focus to the draft.

Tribune News Service

Ira Winderman: Udonis Haslem and his Heat road from Mr. 305 to suburban 954 dad

CHICAGO — Over the upcoming week, Mr. 305 deservedly will be honored for 20 seasons of service to team and community by the Miami Heat.

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Tribune News Service

Heat unable to sustain, wilt in 113-99 loss to weary Bulls

CHICAGO — The good news for the Miami Heat is that to advance out of the play-in round, you only have to win one game in a row.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson, Vallas exchange jabs over schooling, budget plans at heated mayoral forum

The candidates were also asked whether they agree that the runoff race represents a battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Fraternal Order of the Police.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson clash over race, taxes, CTU, violence: ‘Don’t shake your head’

CHICAGO — In a particularly heated forum, Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson repeatedly clashed over economic policy, school closings and street violence.

Chicago Tribune

Report by watchdog group alleges ‘inhumane,’ ‘unjust’ treatment of youth at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center

CHICAGO — A new report released by a watchdog group said some youths felt “fear,” “hopelessness,” and “like dogs” when physical restraint was used at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center as the group called for the detention center and an alternative high school to be shut down.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears almost had another suitor for No. 1 pick in NFL draft

The Raiders were interested in trading up to No. 1, but they thought the Bears' asking price was too steep, according to The Athletic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bulls vs. Heat preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to win the second game of their back-to-back against Miami.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Gull and green river, Braidwood bait, Jimmy Johnson fishing, carbon-neutral Classic

A ring-billed gull and the green Chicago River, a question on live bait and Braidwood Lake, football genius Jimmy Johnson and fishing and a carbon-neutral Bassmaster Classic are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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