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2 Claim Mega Millions Prize; 3rd-Largest US Lottery Jackpot

Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million, lottery officials said Wednesday. The Illinois Lottery said the prize…

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Private booting citywide hits roadblock

Innovative Parking already is authorized to boot vehicles on private lots in 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards. But the company’s efforts to expand its dreaded operations citywide stalled in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Donald Trump, his company sued for business fraud by NY attorney general

New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company on Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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City Council poised to protect right to abortion by declaring Chicago a ‘bodily autonomy sanctuary city’

The new ordinance would prohibit Chicago police or any other agency of local government from cooperating in investigations that seek to criminalize women who come to Chicago seeking abortions and other reproductive care.

Chicago Sun-Times

Park Ridge Council rejects Harrison Ford statue, citing expense and actor’s sentiments towards Chicago suburb

CHICAGO — Park Ridge aldermen Monday rejected a pitch to erect a statue of acclaimed actor Harrison Ford in the city, citing the high cost of the project and Ford’s lukewarm relationship with the city.

Chicago Tribune

SI:AM | That Yankees Ninth Inning Had Everything

No. 60 was just the beginning.

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Michelle Obama to stop by Chicago Theatre for ‘The Light We Carry’ tour

The former first lady’s book tour will come to her hometown’s Chicago Theatre in December.

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Bulls announce jersey patch partnership with Motorola

Chicago will be sporting a new patch on their jerseys this season.

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2 claim $1.337B Mega Millions prize; 3rd-largest US jackpot

Lottery officials say two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket was sold in a Chicago suburb for a late July drawing, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million

The Independent UK

Chicago’s sewage district fails to warn gardeners free sludge contains toxic forever chemicals

CHICAGO — Bags of the earthy muck are labeled organic or natural. Sometimes it is billed as exceptional quality compost. Industry held a nationwide contest years ago and decided to call it biosolids, a euphemism that beat out black gold, geoslime and humanure.

Chicago Tribune

1 killed, 4 others wounded in shootings Tuesday across Chicago

A man, 18, was fatally shot on the Southwest Side, and a 27-year-old off-duty police officer was shot during an apparent road rage incident on the Northwest Side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Books for fall 2022: Our 65 titles for the season, histories, thrillers and horror, fiction and non. Get reading.

CHICAGO — You know how we don’t notice the leaves on the trees until September arrives, nature flips its switch and emeralds become purples, reds and golds? That’s not the worst metaphor for the new fall book season — the big season for publishers (eyeing awards and holiday sales), and…

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First Thing: Putin threatens nuclear retaliation in escalation of Ukraine war

Russian president announces partial mobilisation and makes threats on west, saying ‘we will use all the means at our disposal’. Plus, the Hollywood sign gets a facelift

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Monarch butterflies tagged with stickers in Chicago garden as they migrate south

CHICAGO -- Near the driving range in Chicago's Lakeview area, a faint but sweet smell floats in the air. One can follow it to a collection of beds where flowers sprout, surrounding a community garden in which vegetables and herbs grow.

The Guardian - US

Revealed: the ‘shocking’ levels of toxic lead in Chicago tap water

Tests performed for thousands of Chicago residents found lead, a neurotoxic metal, in amounts far exceeding the federal standards

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Puerto Rican community raises funds as storm-battered island remains without power

The Puerto Rican Agenda of Chicago and other community organizations are aiming to raise at least $100,000 to send to local Puerto Rican communities as they recover from Hurricane Fiona.

Chicago Tribune

At least 8 injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building, officials say

CHICAGO — At least eight people were injured when a four-story building partially collapsed due to an explosion on the city’s West Side Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

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Naturalization ceremony in Daley Plaza results in 63 new U.S. citizens

“This is the first step in achieving most of the goals I’ve set for myself,” said Sharon Celestine, 20, who came to Chicago from Nigeria.

Los Angeles Times

LA County investigating rapper Tory Lanez in alleged assault of singer August Alsina

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is investigating Canadian recording artist Tory Lanez on suspicion of an alleged assault on singer August Alsina after a performance at a Chicago theater last weekend, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gunman in SUV shoots off-duty Chicago cop shot in face in Irving Park, then crashes into two pursuing squad cars as police open fire

The suspect was able to escape and the SUV was later found abandoned about three miles away by Northeastern Illinois University police. No one was in custody.

Tribune News Service

Gabe Kapler: Tigers' new president is 'very, very driven,' and values other people's opinions

DETROIT — Gabe Kapler first met new Tigers president Scott Harris in the fall of 2019, when Kapler was interviewing for the Chicago Cubs' managerial opening.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago agency releases video of police shooting that resulted felony charges for 2 officers

CHICAGO — The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday showing two Chicago police officers in plain clothes and in an unmarked vehicle shoot a 23-year-old man in Pilsen, resulting in both officers being hit with felony charges and taken off the force.

The Independent UK

Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy

As often happens, NBC's ‘Sunday Night Football’ game won the week's rating competition, but the Chicago-Green Bay game had a tough battle with the revamped “Monday Night Football” game

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing, Midwest Report: Nearshore salmon/trout, bluegills, smallmouth, largemouth, catfish

Nearshore salmon and trout around Chicago fishing continue to lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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