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Skokie woman mourned after fatal crash with US Capitol rioter, Quinn skips mayor’s race 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

Former Gov. Pat Quinn to skip mayor’s race

Quinn, 73, says he wants to continue encouraging voters to petition their government via binding referendum, and he doesn’t believe he can do that and be mayor at the same time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bellator 288 predictions: Nemkov or Anderson, Freire or Nurmagomedov in Chicago title fights?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 288 main card in Chicago, which features light heavyweight and lightweight title fights.

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Bears keeping Ryan Pace for an extra year was a blessing in disguise

Many wanted Ryan Pace gone after the 2020 season. Had that happened, there's almost no way Justin Fields is a Chicago Bear.

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Chanticleer returning to Chicago for annual Christmas concerts in church

Since 1995, the all-male vocal ensemble has become an essential and beloved part of the city’s musical celebration of the yuletide.

Chicago Sun-Times

MacKenzie Scott gifts CPS $25M after charter schools get millions

The “very generous donation will most certainly help change lives,” CPS spokeswoman Mary Fergus said.

Chicago Sun-Times

VIDEO: Vadim Nemkov, Corey Anderson make weight for Bellator 288 headliner

The Bellator 288 main event rematch is official after the title fighters made weight Friday in Chicago.

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VIDEO: Patricky Freire, Usman Nurmagomedov on point for Bellator 288 title fight

The Bellator 288 co-main event title fight is set after the fighters made weight Friday in Chicago.

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Falcons are 3.5-point favorites over the Bears in Week 11

The Atlanta Falcons (4-6) are 3.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears (3-7) in Week 11

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Chicago says it’s on track to plant 15,000 trees in first step to fix city's tree disparities. But ‘real work’ starts now, advocates say

CHICAGO — About four days a week, Dulce Garduno picks a few blocks in the Little Village neighborhood and knocks on doors. If there’s no response, she flags it as a house to revisit. If someone answers, she makes her pitch by posing a simple question: Do you want a…

Chicago Tribune

Bellator 288 weigh-in results: Nemkov-Anderson, Freire-Nurmagomedov title fights official after flawless session

Check out the results from the official Bellator 288 fighter weigh-ins in Chicago, featuring light heavyweight and lightweight title fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Video: Watch Thursday’s Bellator 288 ceremonial weigh-ins live on MMA Junkie at 2 p.m. ET

Check out a live video stream of the Bellator 288 ceremonial weigh-ins from Chicago.

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Paul Sullivan: Once in the driver’s seat, Illinois needs an unlikely win at the Big House to stay alive in the muddled Big Ten West

CHICAGO — The Big Ten season once again should come down to The Game, a sure sign normalcy has been restored in Middle America.

Chicago Tribune

It's a Moms' trip sweep as Blues beat Chicago for fourth straight win

CHICAGO – We’re not going to give the mothers full credit for their sons’ three-game road sweep. After all, they weren’t around for the first game, Saturday in Las Vegas.

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Police to increase presence on CTA during busy holiday shopping season

More officers will be patrolling downtown business district stations as stores open earlier and close later, Chicago Police Commander Joe Bird said.

Chicago Tribune

With alleged plan to kill himself, Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant now charged with murder after Illinois crash

CHICAGO — Shane Jason Woods pleaded guilty earlier this year to scuffling with a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack at the U.S. Capitol and faced federal prison time when his case was set for sentencing in January.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lincoln Park Zoo’s new lion habitat wins Chicago Innovation Award for development and features

The habitat features temperature-regulated rocks, zip lines and pulleys that deliver meals in a way that allows for stalking and hunting behavior, and an enclosure that allows visitors a nearly nose-to-nose experience.

Chicago Tribune

White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease finishes 2nd to Justin Verlander for American League Cy Young Award

CHICAGO — Guaranteed Rate Field was abuzz on Aug. 16 with the starting pitchers as the center of the attention.

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1 killed, 2 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Tuesday

A man, 25, was fatally shot about 7:45 a.m. in the 400 block of East 80th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times

As her star rises, Cameron Esposito makes it ‘a priority’ to return to Chicago, where it all started

The comedian, now appearing on ABC’s “A Million Little Pieces,” feels connected to the places that used to showcase her unique voice.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly’s lawyer points to technicalities, argues singer deserves acquittal or new trial in Chicago

Kelly is already serving a 30-year prison sentence for a racketeering conviction in New York. His time behind bars is likely to increase when he is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber.

Chicago Tribune

Khalil Herbert placed on IR, a move that will test Bears’ top-ranked rushing offense

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears’ top-ranked rushing offense will be without a primary cog for at least four games after the team placed running back Khalil Herbert on injured reserve Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opioid deaths in Chicago on pace to reach similar levels as record-setting 2021

There have been 632 opioid-related deaths recorded in Chicago through June, health officials said. There were 656 opioid overdose deaths reported in the city through the same period in 2021.

Chicago Tribune

Collective bargaining amendment to Illinois Constitution passes

CHICAGO — Illinoisans have voted to add a new amendment to the state constitution that will solidify labor rights, ending a weeklong stalemate in vote counting that left the proposal in limbo, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.

Chicago Sun-Times

Burger Bite: Chicago’s new hot spot for filling up on good eats (and maybe gas for your car, too)

Located in a Rogers Park Shell Station, the eight-seat diner is getting major praise for its delicious food. Food Network stopped by in October to film a segment for a new series.

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