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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Rail worker strike looms for Metra, not everyone’s excited for Riot Fest 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

‘What is the plan?’ McDonald’s CEO asks about city’s crime problem

The company is adding 100 jobs to its West Loop headquarters, but the city’s crime is making recruiting talent difficult, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council member wants crackdown on motorcycle clubs wreaking havoc

At a Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, Ald. Pat Dowell pressured Motoworks owner Johnny Scheff to include in his motorcycle curriculum a review of Chicago’s rules of the road, as well as ordinances that prohibit them from causing chaos.

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Jurors ask first questions as they continue deliberating in R. Kelly federal trial

CHICAGO — Jurors returned to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the trial of R. Kelly, and within the first hour of their discussions they had already sent the judge three specific questions.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois governor signing disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is signing a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he announced Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

EXCLUSIVE: Despite Recent Market Pressures, Cannabis REITs Are Growing Like Weeds. Several Industry Execs Explain Why

Cannabis REITs are growing like weeds amid an uncertain regulatory landscape. Several cannabis execs talked about the advantages of the REIT structure Wednesday at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.

Benzinga

International street art festival ‘Meeting of Styles’ returns

Over the course of the three-day festival, there will be music, food, arts and crafts vendors, and of course, street artists decorating viaducts under the Chicago Skyway.

Chicago Sun-Times

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After experiencing ‘ghost’ buses firsthand, mayoral challenger Kam Buckner unveils transportation plan

Buckner wants to improve service, add dedicated bus lanes and possibly a new Metra line.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kathryn ‘WandaVision’ Hahn, ‘Empire of Light’ and others at Chicago International Film Festival

CHICAGO — Starting with a Southport Avenue block party (food trucks!) for the Oct. 12 opening night, this year’s Chicago International Film Festival is handing out awards to, among others, Kathryn Hahn of “WandaVision,” soon to headline her own late 2023 Disney+ spinoff “Agatha: Coven of Chaos.”

Chicago Tribune

Illinois governor signs disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas

Chicago Tribune

Man charged with fatal Loop stabbing last week

Anthony Rawls and another man approached Michael Byrnes, 41, in the 400 block of South LaSalle Street and tried to take his belongings, Chicago police say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Metra cancels some Thursday night service as possible freight railroad worker strike looms

In anticipation of a freight railroad workers’ strike that would immediately suspend travel on four of its lines, Metra said it has been forced to limit service on some of those lines Thursday evening.

Chicago Sun-Times

EXCLUSIVE: Village Farm's CEO Predicts 'A Lot Of Scorched Earth' In The Canadian Cannabis Market In The Next 3 Quarters

Village Farms International Inc (NASDAQ: VFF) CEO Michael Degiglio discussed the difficult Canadian Cannabis market and the opportunities it may create at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Marissa Lynn Ford named new executive director of League of Chicago Theatres

Ford arrives at the League from her most recent post as associate managing director of the Goodman Theatre.

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Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: Curaleaf Founder Boris Jordan Says Cannabis Drinks Will Be 50% Of The Industry

The future success of the cannabis industry is directly tied to decriminalization and regulation. That's among the topics being discussed at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.

The Independent UK

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children

Chicago Tribune

2 dead, 7 injured in park shooting, Chicago police say

CHICAGO — Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Washington Park, according to Chicago police.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Benny the Bull suggests clever tweak to Chicago’s court design

Chicago's beloved Benny the Bull offers a cute idea for a new court design.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

7 things to know heading into Bears-Packers in Week 2

From another showdown in prime time to Chicago's struggles, here are seven things to know ahead of the Bears' Week 2 game vs. Packers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Friday with spotlight on abortion rights

The vice president’s Friday visit marks her fourth time in Illinois since taking office.

Chicago Tribune

Electric air taxis being simulated in Chicago could make commuting downtown a 15-minute affair

Electric air taxis could one day whisk commuters from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 killed, 16 others wounded by gunfire in Chicago Tuesday — nearly half the victims from a mass shooting in Washington Park

Two men were killed and seven others were wounded when an argument broke out between two groups at the park.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bear Necessities: Chicago’s rookies impressed in their NFL debuts

The Bears rookies stepped up in their first NFL starts in Sunday's win against the 49ers.

The Independent UK

LIV Golf prize money: How much will the players earn in latest event?

Dustin Johnson was able to maximise his earnings last time out in Boston with victory in both the individual and team competition with 4 Aces

The Independent UK

LIV Golf live stream: How to watch latest event in Chicago

Dustin Johnson won the last edition in Boston and will be favourite in Chicago to make it back-to-back wins

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