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Assault rifle toll familiar to ER surgeons

While legislators in Springfield debate assault rifles in Illinois, a Chicago-born surgeon repairs the damage.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: Today, we’re all Texans fans with No. 1 pick within reach

The Bears can lock down the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft with a loss to the Vikings and a Texans win.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Swish — with help from the Bulls — aims to grow confidence and acceptance through basketball for the queer BIPOC community

CHICAGO — On a Sunday afternoon at Harrison Park in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, the members of the Swish basketball organization are guaranteed to clap for one play: an air ball.

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Lauri Markkanen’s All-Star campaign makes a stop in Chicago

Markkanen is averaging a career-high 24.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in his first season with the Jazz. In his four seasons with the Bulls, he averaged 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Senate should join House in banning assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines

By the end of 2022, Illinois had experienced nearly 60 mass shootings in total, with nearly 700 homicides taking place in Chicago alone.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot bears brunt of criticism at mayoral candidate forum on issues affecting disabled Chicagoans

For the first time since the ballot was set, seven of the city’s nine mayoral candidates gathered to discuss their strategies for the city at a forum hosted by Access Living.

Chicago Sun-Times

New York and Chicago mayors tell Colorado to stop busing migrants

The mayors of New York City and Chicago denounced Colorado for busing migrants to the two cities — calling it inhumane and a strain on resources — as President Joe Biden’s first presidential visit to the U.S.-Mexico border highlights immigration issues.

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Concordia University Chicago basketball players hospitalized after intense practice

CHICAGO — Concordia University Chicago’s basketball coach has been temporarily removed after five players were hospitalized this week following a practice some allege was punishment for curfew violations.

Chicago Tribune

New York Post says Robert Crimo III, Highland Park shooting suspect, prank-called reporter on New Year’s Eve

CHICAGO — Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, the alleged Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooter, prank-called a New York Post reporter on New Year’s Eve from jail, the outlet reported Saturday.

Chicago Tribune

Former Luke Kornet teammate Adam Mokoka reveals the recent origin of the ‘Korntest’

Adam Mokoka, a teammate of the Celtics center's from their time with the Chicago Bulls, revealed Kornet developed the unorthodox method recently.

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Man killed, 3 teens wounded in separate shootings since Friday across Chicago

A 29-year-old man was killed and three teenage boys, ages 14 and 15, were wounded in separate attacks.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Chicago looks to win their third-straight on Saturday vs. Utah.

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Muskie on ice? Christmas trees and crappie sets, fishing DuSable Harbor

Look close to see what looks like a muskie in ice, using Christmas trees for crappie and a question on fishing DuSable Harbor are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Chicago police prepare to relaunch ‘gang database,’ concerns remain the tool could unfairly sweep up many

CHICAGO — Critics remain concerned by the Chicago Police Department’s impending relaunch of its much-criticized “gang database,” a tool intended to identify people with connections to street gangs, even after the process to revamp it was paused last fall at the behest of the city’s new police oversight committee.

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How do the 2022 Bears compare with the worst teams in franchise history? A look at some of the ‘darkest and dreariest’ years.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears had just lost by 31 points to a division rival, one of what would become 13 losses in the season. In the Chicago Tribune the next day, the Bears coach was quoted as calling it “one of the darkest and dreariest days in Bear history.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lead exposure, other environmental hazards are why Chicago needs green schools

School communities, residents, elected leaders and policymakers should work together to protect the health of every school community member.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Alderman Roberto Maldonado won’t seek reelection, ending 13-year tenure

CHICAGO — Longtime Chicago Alderman Roberto Maldonado, 26th, appears to be joining the parade of City Council members opting out of another term.

Chicago Sun-Times

Three Kings Day celebrations in Chicago include toy and bicycle drive, sold-out bakeries

Across Chicago on Friday, Latin American families of different backgrounds celebrated the annual traditions that come with the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Vikings Week 18 matchup w/Bears Wire

We spoke with Bears Wire to get the lowdown on the Vikings' NFC North Rivals

Chicago Sun-Times

Ald. Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council

Ald. Maldonado (26th) becomes the 16th member of the Council not seeking reelection. He has served on the Council since 2009, when he was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Sun-Times

Orthodox Christmas celebrations commence Friday night

For Baltic, Hellenic, Arabic and Coptic households in Eastern Orthodox Churches, midnight mass and traditional holiday food come on a different calendar.

Chicago Sun-Times

NCT 127 Chicago show a homecoming for member Johnny Suh

The K-pop group kicks off a brief U.S. tour at the United Center with Glenbrook North High School alum in tow.

Chicago Tribune

On Jan. 6 anniversary, Lightfoot faces criticism over suspended cop’s ties to Proud Boys

CHICAGO — To mark the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a statement praising congressional investigators and calling for “those responsible” to be held accountable.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago lawyer accused of using racial slur and obscenity during hearing that was being live-streamed

The comments were made during an unmuted conversation while the lawyer waited for her client and were heard by the judge and other participants on the Zoom court call, according to a court filing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bronzeville’s legacy poised to finally get its due with National Heritage Area

The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area can help tell that story of what it has meant to be Black while living, working and playing in this city.

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