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Bellator 288 discussion thread

Bellator 288 takes place Friday in Chicago, and you can discuss the event here.

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Holiday things to do in Chicago: Theater

Everything from the works of Charles Dickens, Irving Berlin and Frank Capra to a new tale of Santa’s son and holiday-themed improv are among the area offerings this season.

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‘Always going to be Chicago through and through:’ Jasmine Jordan on Jordan Brand, the importance of women in sneakers — and expanding the roster

CHICAGO — As a child, Jasmine Jordan wasn’t initially into the family shoe. She opted for what was popular for kids her age — Skechers. She never could keep a pair long, though, because once her father saw them, he would toss them. Eventually she would come to love —…

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Editorial: Cryptocurrency stars can flame out. But they can’t take their customers with them

Out of nowhere, 30-year-old Sam Bankman-Fried became a billionaire mover and shaker in the world of cryptocurrency. Careful to make friends of powerful Democrats and media columnists alike, he threw money around the halls of Congress — and everywhere else he went — while threatening to disrupt Chicago’s financial futures…

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Dozens defying frigid temps sleep outdoors to raise awareness of youth homelessness

Covenant House’s Sleep Out event gives participants a feel for what it’s like to be homeless on the streets of Chicago. About 100 will join in person, many others virtually.

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David Kaplan announces he’s leaving NBC Sports Chicago on Dec. 30

Kaplan was among the NBCU employees who qualified to receive a buyout based on tenure. NBCSCH did not want him to leave, but he said the opportunity was too good to pass up.

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Sun-Times CEO Nykia Wright honored as outstanding business leader by YWCA Chicago

The YWCA honors Nykia Wright of the Chicago Sun-Times, Natalie Moore of WBEZ and Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health for their efforts to empower women, fight racism, build community.

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Former Gov. Pat Quinn announces he will not run for Chicago mayor

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will pass on a run for Chicago mayor, closing the door on a long-shot bid for City Hall’s top job, he said Thursday.

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55 vacant Chicago storefronts to come alive in time for the holidays

Local organizations and chambers of commerce will share $2 million to help retailers and artists set up shops around the city.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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