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Lightfoot gives back campaign cash from lobbyist’s businesses, all aboard the Christmas Ship 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ weed workers pushing to unionize, seeking higher pay, better safety

Three years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana, Illinois cannabis workers have had 30 unionization elections, winning 88% of them.

Chicago Sun-Times

All aboard the Christmas tree ship

The Chicago Sun-Times takes you aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw, which is delivering 1,200 Christmas trees this holiday season.

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It’s the end of an era as indicted Ald. Edward Burke (14th) is choosing not to seek reelection and petitions are filed by Mayor Lightfoot and her many challengers.

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United Working Families appeals for donations to counter business influence

“Big business and right-wing donors are scared of what we’re doing,” United Working Families Executive Director Emma Tai wrote in a Friday fundraising appeal to supporters.

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Chicagoan Brenda McKinney to see the world after retiring from the Illinois Urban Fishing Program

Brenda McKinney is off to see the rest of the world in retirement after 27 years and six months in Chicago with the Illinois Urban Fishing Program.

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Feds seek 5 years in prison for man who bought gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French

Straw purchasing cases present special challenges to prosecutors. They have been characterized as “paperwork” crimes that simply involve lying on a form, as Jamel Danzy did.

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Which NBA Teams Need to Hit the Reset Button?

Our insiders debate the state of the Timberwolves, Bulls and Heat as the league approaches trade season.

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

Chicago looks to bounce back from Wednesday's blowout loss on Friday against the Warriors.

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Auto review: Payne: Big ute in the big city, GMC Yukon Denali holidays in Chicago

CHICAGO — This is a big city. Big buildings. Big avenues. Big sports teams. Big shoulders. Big swagger.

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Bear Necessities: Matt LaFleur says Luke Getsy has done ‘unbelievable job’ in Chicago

Packers HC Matt LaFleur believes Bears OC Luke Getsy is going to be a head coach "sooner rather than later."

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FTX collapse leaves program to help formerly incarcerated Chicagoans in jeopardy

The cryptocurrency giant pledged at least $1 million to help provide universal basic income to help people get back on their feet after time behind bars. Now, it has filed for bankruptcy without delivering most of the grant.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s version of the Supreme Court may have the final word on the ‘Steroids Era’

CHICAGO — After years of debate over the Hall of Fame worthiness of players linked to performance-enhancing drugs, baseball’s Steroids Era stands trial this weekend in San Diego at the 2022 winter meetings.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois’ Inclusive Athletic Attire Act was first of its kind in the US. But some athletes say there is still confusion on the courts

CHICAGO -- Fatima Saiyada arrived at the gym on a mid-September Saturday during her freshman volleyball season, ready to compete. Every Saturday, her Northside College Prep team participated in volleyball tournaments at Von Steuben High School. Her coach was planning to have her start. She was excited.

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Commentary: Trump’s decision to entertain hatemongers is a part of an ongoing campaign to normalize prejudice

“We will stand up to hatred and bullying wherever it rears its head.” Such was the message at the 2016 Risa K. Lambert Luncheon, Chicago’s massive fundraiser for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. That same season, Donald Trump was running his first presidential campaign, which was fueled with language and…

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Rob Stafford, longtime NBC5 anchor and reporter, to retire this month

Dec. 23 will be the last day for the journalist, who famously chronicled his 2017 medical treatment on Facebook.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawmakers must make assault weapons bill strong enough to truly curb gun violence

The state needs to ban the sale of assault weapons, ban the sale of ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds and require existing assault weapons in the state to be registered.

Chicago Tribune

Bears QB Justin Fields takes a step toward starting Sunday vs. Packers

CHICAGO — It’s looking more likely that Justin Fields will be ready to play with a separated left shoulder Sunday against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.

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You had me at chia pudding

Farmer’s Fridge offers fresh, healthful Chicago-made food in culinary deserts like the Dallas airport.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago man charged with attacking cops, using metal railing to ram doors of US Capitol in Jan. 6 riot

CHICAGO — A Chicago man who earned the online moniker #Railmixer after being seen allegedly using a metal railing to ram the doors of the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot has been charged with attacking police officers and other violence, court records show.

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Buffalo Grove victims identified by coroner, state Dems aim to pass new gun bill 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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Annual King Drive holiday event expands to bring Chatham cheer around the city: ‘Every neighborhood deserves the sparkle of Michigan Avenue’

In its fifth year, founder Jahmal Cole hopes to bring the Chatham’s community ethos to the rest of Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Divorce, financial issues preceded deaths of 5, officials say

CHICAGO — Officials released the names Thursday of the two children and three adults found dead with sharp-force injuries after a “domestic-related incident” in Buffalo Grove this week, as court records painted a picture of a turbulent divorce and financial issues for the couple in the home.

Chicago Tribune

2 children among 5 people found dead in suburban Chicago home, officials say

CHICAGO — Two children are among the five people found dead in what officials are calling a “domestic-related incident” in Buffalo Grove.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ron Gleason nears retirement after leading The Score, WBBM Newsradio

He’ll retire Feb. 3, capping a radio career that began in 1978 and included stops at WJOL in Joliet and WMAQ in Chicago. But nothing could top helping create Chicago’s first sports-talk station.

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