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Gov. J.B. Pritzker has vowed to bring preschool to every Illinois child. That’s easier said than done

CHICAGO — In his second inaugural address in January, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to “make preschool available to every family throughout the state” — a feat that will require solutions to staffing shortfalls, school capacity limitations and an increase to the state’s nearly $600 million early childhood education block…

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Message from Memphis: Policing is more than Black and white

Along with our heartfelt sympathies for their loss, we extend our gratitude and admiration to the family of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old father who died three days after a sickeningly savage police beating in Memphis on Jan. 7.

Chicago Tribune

Horoscope for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

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Courtney Vandersloot Announces Plans to Leave Sky After 12 Years

The 33-year-old has spent her entire WNBA career with Chicago.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Two years after ending the rebuild with the trade for Nikola Vučević, are the Chicago Bulls running in place?

CHICAGO — With the Feb. 9 trade deadline just around the corner, Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas has some big decisions to make.

Chicago Tribune

Protesters disrupt Chicago mayoral forum as candidates exchange personal attacks

CHICAGO — Chicago’s mayoral hopefuls exchanged personal attacks during a contentious candidate forum Tuesday evening that was repeatedly interrupted by loud protesters.

Chicago Tribune

Sanogo, Hawkins, Newton help No. 24 UConn pull away from DePaul, 90-76

CHICAGO — Early on, Tuesday’s UConn men’s basketball game at DePaul looked like it would be a one-on-one shooting contest between Adama Sanogo and DePaul’s Javan Johnson.

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Opioid Response Team launches as alternative for Chicago overdose emergencies

A new team combining paramedics and recovery specialists will now respond to some Chicago 911 calls for overdose emergencies.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s future depends on your vote

Whom residents select as mayor, members of City Council and of new police districts will shape how Chicago will move forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Newly released video shows Chicago cop repeatedly punching man in holding cell

Activist William Calloway called for the firing of the officer and his partner in the beating of Damien Stewart in May of 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Farm, Progressive deny new policies to Kia, Hyundai owners amid rise in thefts

Chicago is one of the cities that has seen a spike in thefts. The Sheriff’s Department has said that videos on TikTok and YouTube show thieves how to start the cars without keys.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how to watch tonight’s Chicago mayoral forum

All nine candidates running for Chicago mayor are expected to participate in a forum hosted by WGN on January 31 at 7 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vallas proposes ‘second Burnham plan’ to rebuild neighborhoods, reverse population loss

The plan unveiled by Vallas, a former Chicago Public Schools CEO, would invest one-third of all new revenues from a Chicago casino, sports betting, developer fees, tax-increment financing districts and TIF surpluses in South and West side neighborhoods.

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O’Hare Terminal 5 gate expansion opens, making space for 120 new daily flights as airport overhaul continues

CHICAGO — O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5 now has more space to accommodate planes and passengers after 10 new gates opened for airlines’ use.

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‘My case matters’: R. Kelly accuser opens up about waiting for justice and pain over charges being dropped

CHICAGO — Lanita Carter first told police and prosecutors two decades ago that R. Kelly sexually abused her. No charges were filed. She tried to move on, she said. She raised her children, she found a stable career, but Kelly’s music followed her.

Chicago Sun-Times

The story behind the Altgeld Gardens Memorial Wall, R. Kelly charges dropped and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Fortune

This is the second-biggest home price correction of the post-WWII era—it's also a fairly mild correction

Seattle home prices are down 13.5%, while Chicago home prices have only fallen 0.8%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett given more time to file appeal brief, but court warns ‘no further extension will be granted’

The actor and singer is appealing his 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago and lying about it.

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Sex abuse charges against R. Kelly in Cook County officially dropped — as one alleged victim voices her disappointment

“I pleaded with Kim Foxx and her team to see the cases through,” said Lanita Carter. “Justice has been denied for me.”

Chicago Tribune

Cook County prosecutors dismiss all charges against R. Kelly

CHICAGO — Cook County prosecutors formally dismissed all charges against imprisoned R&B star R. Kelly on Tuesday, marking a subdued end to indictments that made international headlines when they were announced four years ago.

The Independent UK

Judge drops R. Kelly sex-abuse charges at prosecutor's wish

A judge has followed the recommendation of a Chicago prosecutor and dismissed sex-abuse charges against R&B singer R. Kelly

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Drop Challenge’ creator Atsuko Okatsuka starts with the silly

The comedy rising star, coming to Chicago this weekend, makes a name for herself with TikTok gags and an acclaimed HBO special, ‘The Intruder.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Kokandy Productions lead the pack for 2023 Non-Equity Jeff Awards nominations

Kokandy Production’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” earned nine nominations, the most for a single production.

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

Chicago looks to slow down Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 killed, 4 others wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday

Two men were found fatally shot minutes apart on the West and South sides.

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