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Bear Necessities: Chicago’s young secondary will be tested vs. Vikings

With Jaylon Johnson doubtful with a quad injury, the Bears' young secondary faces a tall order against Justin Jefferson and Vikings WRs.

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The week in TV: The Bear; The Walk-In; Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson’s; Jungle

Disney’s fiery Chicago restaurant dramedy is one to feast on; Stephen Graham excels as a neo-Nazi turned informant; and Jeremy Paxman refuses to blub

The Guardian - UK

Hyde Park beats Chicago Richards to remain unbeaten

Mostly a basketball player in recent years, Maasai Gibson is back on the field as a senior and adds another dimension for one of the Public League’s last unbeaten teams.

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‘Until we win’: Abortion rights activists fill downtown streets a month before midterms

More than 500 Chicagoans took to the streets downtown “in solidarity” with the national Women’s March organization’s Women’s Wave, a day of action dedicated to putting pressure on politicians ahead of midterm elections.

Chicago Sun-Times

We must rein in violent crime to help those who need economic opportunity

Businesses are moving out of cities and neighborhoods with rising crime rates. By abandoning these high-risk locations, these businesses take with them any job opportunities they provide to poorer residents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rivian issues voluntary recall for nearly all of its electric vehicles over potential steering issue

CHICAGO — Startup EV truck manufacturer Rivian issued a voluntary recall Friday for nearly all of its vehicles over a potential steering issue related to an insufficiently tightened fastener.

Chicago Tribune

US Rep. Sean Casten says his teen daughter died of sudden cardiac arrhythmia

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter died in June of sudden heart failure in the family’s Downers Grove home, the congressman said Friday.

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Humboldt Park family’s home transformed: ‘I feel happy’

Chicago nonprofit Humble Designs fully furnished and customized the four-bedroom house within hours.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man struck, killed by Red Line train in Edgewater

The man, whose age is unknown, jumped in front of the train late Friday afternoon in the 1100 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Military education chief at CPS resigns after ‘systemic failures’ in his handling of sex abuse case

In 2019, Col. Daniel Baggio failed to notify state and local officials of suspected abuse of a student by a military instructor, a watchdog found. The student was abused for another 9 months before the instructor was arrested, CPD records show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s first firefighters entrance exam since 2014 draws diverse pool, but rules have changed

Instead of inviting all of the expected 20,000-plus applicants to take the test, the city will have 4,500 test-takers, selected by lottery from those applicants — and 80% of the spots will be reserved for Chicago residents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Israeli EMTs Teach Chicago Faith Groups To Handle Attacks

Magen David Adom trains Americans how to save lives in the crucial 7 minutes before the ambulance arrives.

Zenger

Black Harvest Film Festival’s Sergio Mims dies at 67, a ‘staggering loss’ for Chicago cinema

CHICAGO — No one writing, talking or sharing discoveries about film in Chicago brought the breadth of experience or the enthusiastic advocacy the way Sergio Mims did in his 67 years.

Chicago Tribune

Tony Kushner set to receive Sandburg Literary Award: Chicago ‘supports my work’

“I was moved that it was given by a public library. I grew up in a small southern town where the library was very important to me,” Kushner says.

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The rise and fall of another Chicago political dynasty — the 34th Ward Democrats

“We were in the same political family,” former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. says. “We were able to elect a county commissioner, we were able to elect state reps, senators — and it all came out of that organization.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Early voting opens, law enforcement discuss the police response in Highland Park 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

Chicago film festival launches with doc that profiles (but never judges) a leaker of secrets to the Soviets

The film by Chicago’s Steve James delves into the story of Ted Hall, who gave away trade secrets about U.S. atomic bomb construction.

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Police search for man who sexually abused 11-year-old girl in South Side alley

The girl was walking home from school in the 6200 block of South Indiana Avenue Thursday when the man walked up, covered her mouth and pulled her into the alley, Chicago police said.

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City clerk, treasurer defend 20.5% pay hikes

The annual salaries for the two positions have been frozen at $133,545 since 2005. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed budget includes pay raises for both citywide elected officials while keeping the mayor’s salary at $216,210.

Chicago Tribune

Guide to the Chicago International Film Festival: ‘It’s time to focus on being back together in theaters’

CHICAGO — Last year, the opening night of the Chicago International Film Festival told it like it was. One film (Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch”) played indoors, at the Music Box Theatre. That same night, across town, another film (Todd Haynes’ “The Velvet Underground”) played outdoors at the Pilsen drive-in…

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Bears vs Vikings: Who has the advantage in Week 5?

The Vikings and Bears are in for a tough battle on Sunday

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: Sun-Times’ photos you might have missed this week

Pets saved from Hurricane Ian arrive in Chicago and a lot more are highlighted in our best pictures of the week.

Evening Standard

Harry Styles ‘gutted’ to miss London premiere of My Policeman due to tour clash

The singer, 28, will miss the European premiere in London due to his planned week-long residency at Chicago’s United Center

USA Today Sports Media Group

Women’s college golf notebook: Minnesota freshman sets numerous records, Amari Avery, USC victorious in Chicago

Here's what you missed in the women's college golf world.

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Bears vs. Vikings game picks: Will Chicago get back in the win column in Week 5?

Will Chicago get back in the win column against the Vikings in Week 5? Our Bears Wire staff shares their game picks for Sunday's matchup.

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