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Commentary: California gun control isn’t the cure for what ails us. It isn’t even the cure for California

After every high-profile mass shooting, gun control advocates reflexively demand that we “just do something” about the problem. Invariably, that “something” means a very specific set of things, which can be summarized as a singular effort to impose California’s restrictive gun laws at the federal level.

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US prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago

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CPD officer who shot fleeing suspect in 2018 in South Shore faces dismissal

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown pushed for a 15-day suspension for Officer Shawn Bryant, but a police oversight board member overruled him Thursday.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks Milwaukee Bucks' assists record before injuring wrist

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the NBA game on Thursday with a wrist injury but not before he set a new assists record for the Milwaukee Bucks who played the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

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Mayor vows to remove unhoused people from O’Hare as more seek shelter at airport

Lightfoot said Thursday that it’s a security risk to allow homeless people to stay at O’Hare. But a law enforcement source said that starting this week, additional police has been dedicated to offering services to homeless people — and removing those who don’t accept the help.

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Bulls’ buyout interest in veteran point guard Russell Westbrook reportedly rises: ‘He’s a future Hall of Famer’

CHICAGO — Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found a landing spot — but the Chicago Bulls reportedly remain among the central group of buyers if he hits the buyout market.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to speak to Chicago FOP Monday in Elmhurst

CHICAGO — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is scheduled to speak at an invite-only event Monday in Elmhurst to members of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police and potentially deliver some rhetorical political payback to Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Father of alleged Fourth of July parade shooter pleads not guilty to reckless conduct charges

CHICAGO — Robert Crimo Jr., the father of alleged Highland Park mass shooter Robert Crimo III, pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges alleging he acted recklessly by helping his son obtain a license to buy guns despite knowing the then 19-year-old had previously threatened violence.

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot still sees chance to stop Bears' move to Arlington Heights

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t rule out using public funds to keep the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field as the NFL team continues to pursue a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Tribune

Man’s body recovered from Chicago River on Southwest Side

Anthony Rucker, 23, was pulled from the water about 2:10 p.m. Thursday and was pronounced dead.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Bears will end up where they started: at renovated Soldier Field

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who has been barred until now from talking with the Chicago Bears about staying at Soldier Field, sees an avenue to communicate with the team.

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Brewpub, daycare — along with new housing — among proposals to transform vacant lots on West, South sides

The city is seeking input until the end of February on the potential transit-oriented developments in East Garfield Park and Woodlawn near the CTA’s Green Line.

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Peoples Gas system upgrade behind schedule, over priced, consumer advocates say

Chicago gas utility has asked regulators to approve a $402 million rate increase

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Chicagoans respond to property tax hikes, R. Kelly’s new trial request denied 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.

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Amara Enyia is fighting all problems everywhere

The former Chicago mayoral candidate takes a global view of local issues.

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Mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green proposes 1% sales tax on luxury vehicles to replace revenue lost if boot gets banned

Calling booting “inhumane,” Green says the practice is driving people into poverty, and he pledges to make it illegal.

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‘We Will Chicago’ plan adopted to guide city’s next decade

The document, incorporating input from community meetings, focuses on making up for past wrongs and becomes the city’s first comprehensive plan since 1966.

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Ald. Sophia King says Chicago needs a mayor who can represent the ‘entire city — not just segregated parts’ of it

“There is a lot of dissension between the administration and the police and our teachers. With all of my colleagues leaving — 16 of us — we’re at a pivotal point. We really need some stability in this city,” mayoral challenger Sophia King told the City Club of Chicago.

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R. Kelly’s request for new federal trial in Chicago denied

Kelly’s defense attorneys claimed a key witness against him lied when she said she was “undecided” about whether she would seek restitution from the singer if he was convicted.

The Independent UK

Father of July 4 parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago has entered a not guilty plea to charges that he helped his son obtain a gun license years before the attack

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral candidates are ignoring older voters

Older adults are the largest voting bloc in this election and will decide who is the next mayor of Chicago. They’re looking for a leader who speaks to them.

The Independent UK

At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball

She’s known simply as Sister Jean -- the Catholic nun who captured the sports world’s imagination as chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 2018

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Winter storm expected to hit Chicago area with snow, sleet and possibly freezing rain throughout the day Thursday

“Plan on slippery road conditions,” the National Weather Service warned. “Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning and afternoon commutes.”

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Tinley Expo, RV & Camping Show, Chicago Harbor Lighthouse headline Go & Show

There are plenty of activities and events to check out this week.

Chicago Tribune

Brad Biggs: A month out from NFL free agency, there’s no need to overcomplicate Bears’ plan — it starts up front

CHICAGO — In extolling the Chicago Bears’ decision to hire Ryan Poles as general manager a little more than a year ago, former Boston College coach Tom O’Brien explained that Poles’ background would be highlighted on the job.

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