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Judge temporarily blocks Illinois gun ban from being enforced on plaintiffs in lawsuit

CHICAGO — An Effingham County judge on Friday temporarily blocked Illinois’ recently enacted ban on high-powered weapons and high-capacity magazines from being enforced on more than 850 people and a handful of licensed gun dealers.

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Developmentally disabled man may lose sight, taste after shooting, says father, who witnessed the Back of the Yards attack

CHICAGO — Panic and fury have taken hold of Philip Rega, the father of a developmentally disabled man wounded in a hail of gunfire in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood on Wednesday while he waited for a school bus.

Chicago Tribune

Garcia mentioned in recording during feds’ ComEd probe

The congressman, who is running for mayor of Chicago, is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”

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Woman fatally stabbed in Humboldt Park

The woman, 24, was in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue about 4:10 p.m. when she was stabbed in the neck and ear, Chicago police said.

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Unidentified congressman in Commonwealth Edison conspiracy documents is US Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, sources say

CHICAGO — Mayoral challenger Jesús “Chuy” Garcia is an unidentified member of Congress referenced in federal court filings detailing an alleged scheme by then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to appoint one of Garcia’s political associates to a lucrative position on Commonwealth Edison’s board of directors, the Chicago Tribune has learned.

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Paul Sullivan: Blackhawks need to get back to their losing ways to help save the rebuild — Connor Bedard is waiting

CHICAGO — With five wins in six games after their 4-1 victory against the Flyers in Philadelphia on Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks have proved something to their loyal fans.

Chicago Tribune

‘El Chapo’ aide pleads guilty to drug charges in Chicago

Felipe Cabrera Sarabia, known as “The Engineer,” told a judge he had “always made a living as a cattle rancher.” Now he faces up to life in prison.

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Riders decry CTA conditions, DCFS sued for holding foster children in jail 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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Netta Walker settles into ‘All American: Homecoming’ after a streak of success in Chicago theater

The actor, who spoke out about discrimination at Roosevelt University, now plays a dance student who’s ‘not afraid to express herself.’

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Millionaire Chicago mayor candidate Willie Wilson says police should ‘hunt’ people like a ‘rabbit’ if they flee

Policing has long been a hot topic in Chicago

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Taylor Kinney taking leave of absence from ‘Chicago Fire’

Reports say the actor is taking time away from the show to “deal with a personal matter.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lunar New Year starts Sunday: Here’s how Chicago celebrates

In Chinatown, preparations are being made to ring in the Year of the Rabbit — the luckiest of 12 zodiac signs — on Sunday. In Vietnamese communities, it’s the Year of the Cat.

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Mayor pledges action following WBEZ investigation into criminal registries in Chicago

Police have repeatedly turned away people trying to register as required by law. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is promising a fix but has offered few details.

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Picture Chicago: Must-see photos from this week in news

From capturing a UIC Faculty United union strike to Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, the Cubs Convention, city politics and more, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in our city.

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Why are those eyeballs floating? That and more about Logan Square mural near Kennedy Expressway

But the painting, completed in October by San Diego artist Chloe Becky on the side of a townhome, ultimately is about the importance of nature.

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15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 11 Khalil Herbert

Next up in our 15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022 is Khalil Herbert, who played a big part in Chicago's top-ranked rushing attack.

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Winding a personal path through Starved Rock and the recovery of bald eagles

Bald eagles have made a remarkable recovery from near extinction and it shows around Chicago and Illinois.

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Payroll manager at Chicago's Art Museum charged after $2 million fraud scheme

The former employee faces up to 100 years in prison for multiple charges.

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Why did Charles Manson order killings? NU psychologist, other experts offer a new take

Chicago psychologist Alan Friedman is among experts who reviewed a 1997 prison exam and are challenging the belief that Manson was schizophrenic. Manson was convicted of orchestrating the 1969 killings of actress Sharon Tate and six others in Los Angeles.

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Always late, everything smells like weed and more: Here’s what nearly 2,000 CTA riders say about riding the L and buses

In an unscientific WBEZ survey of regular Chicago commuters, many said service, safety and cleanliness have gotten worse since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Charges filed against man shot by off-duty Chicago police officer during attempted robbery

Leevon Smith, 39, is charged with attempted robbery and aggravated battery in a public place. He was shot and wounded in a struggle with an off-duty CPD officer.

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Ordinance would hike fees for O’Hare trips booked through ride-hailing apps

A 10-cent fee per ride proposed by Ald. Susan Sadowski Garza (10th) would fund a nonprofit to connect drivers with representation in grievances and other services.

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Preserving the legacy of Chicago’s Black social culture

Understanding how the past repeats itself is a theme of the Chicago Black Social Culture Map.

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

The nine candidates running for Chicago’s top office will face off in a 90-minute debate Thursday night.

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2023: What to know, what to expect

A quick guide to the nuts and bolts of this hugely popular Chicago event.

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