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As inflation soars, access to Indigenous foods declines

Traditional Indigenous foods — like wild rice, bison, fresh vegetables and fruit in the Midwest — are often inaccessible for Native families with low incomes in urban areas, and the recent inflation spike has propelled these foods even further out of reach

The Independent UK

I’m Simply Obsessed With This Chicago Man Who Live-Tweeted An AFL Game Last Weekend

Get this guy into the commentary box ASAP.

Pedestrian.tv

Man pulled from Lake Michigan’s ‘Playpen’ in Chicago Saturday afternoon is identified

CHICAGO — A recreational boater in the Playpen spotted a man’s body floating in Lake Michigan as the Chicago Air and Water Show wrapped up Saturday, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

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Loyola’s Sister Jean gets another limited edition doll in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum ahead of 103rd birthday

Loyola University Chicago’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is turning 103 years old Sunday, and the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released another doll for the longtime nun and Ramblers team chaplain, the organization said in a news release.

Chicago Tribune

6-year-old girl shot in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, police say

CHICAGO — A 6-year-old girl who was shot in the arm on the South Side Saturday is the most recent child to be shot in the city of Chicago — at least the eighth child younger than 16 to be shot here in the last week, according to police.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago outdoors: Fox River green heron, decoy windfall, steel dove shot question, fall king promise

A question on steel shot for dove season is answered, a photograph of a Fox River green heron, a decoy sale windfall, and the promise of returning fall Chinook are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man’s body pulled from Lake Michigan’s ‘Playpen’ — a week after a woman’s feet were severed there in a boating accident

Spencer William’s body was recovered Saturday evening in waters near the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Showdown with LB Roquan Smith is a big victory for Bears GM Ryan Poles

The rookie general manager didn’t flinch when his best player held out and stood his ground after Roquan accused him of negotiating in bad faith. Now Poles has to earn the respect of a player he feels has disrespected him. “My loyalty lies with the City of Chicago,” Roquan said.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 things that have contributed to Cubs’ recent success, including Ian Happ’s notable switch-hitting mark

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ recent stretch of winning series is about to be tested.

Chicago Tribune

Roquan Smith returns to Bears practice, ending his hold-in over contract negotiations

CHICAGO — After missing the first 15 practices of training camp because of contract discontent and requesting a trade earlier this month, Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returned to the field Saturday at Halas Hall.

Chicago Tribune

Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty

CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Air and Water Show persists through rain and late director’s absence: ‘Seeing this, it gives me joy’

The annual lakefront spectacular returned to the city Saturday after two years of altered or canceled shows due to the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Town launches new blueberry and sausage flavour to 'excite pizza lovers'

The new flavour is set to anger pizza purists including chefs Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo who have previously spoken out about their disdain for pineapple on pizza

Daily Mirror

Baseball quiz: The quizmaster meets the Beatles

In honor of the anniversary of the band’s shows at Comiskey Park in 1965, this quiz has a musical motif.

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Bears rookie Velus Jones showcased playmaking ability in preseason debut vs. Seahawks

Bears WR Velus Jones Jr. made his rookie debut vs. the Seahawks, where fans caught a glimpse of the kind of playmaker he can be for Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Americans are ready for high-quality passenger rail

Last week, the federal government announced grants to modernize passenger rail service in eight states. A project to modernize Chicago’s Union Station is among those grantees.

Tribune News Service

The Liberty want to handle 'Unfinished Business'

The New York Liberty hadn’t won a playoff game since 2015 before Wednesday’s 98-91 first-round victory over the reigning champion Chicago Sky. Now, they’re going for the sweep. They’re looking to make it two-and-done to advance to the second round for a semifinal matchup against the winner of the series…

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W Bets: Bet on Candace Parker to save the Sky from first-round elimination

The champs are on the ropes.

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Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly jury watches graphic video clips allegedly showing singer having sex with young teen

CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s federal trial watched graphic clips Friday of three separate videos allegedly showing the R&B superstar sexually assaulting his young goddaughter in the late 1990s.

Chicago Tribune

‘Life has come full circle’: Joe Girardi returns to Cubs as game analyst for Marquee Sports Network

CHICAGO — Joe Girardi’s connection to the Chicago Cubs traces to his childhood.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago task force recommends removal of monuments, including Christopher Columbus statues, and the addition of others. Now what?

CHICAGO — Two years ago, as the city of Chicago reeled from a bloody battle between police officers and protesters over a prominent statue of Christopher Columbus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an ambitious review of public monuments she said would be “a racial healing and historical reckoning project.”

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly jury watches graphic video clips allegedly showing singer having sex with young teen

CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s federal trial watched graphic clips of three separate videos allegedly showing the R&B superstar sexually assaulting his goddaughter in the late 1990s, when she was as young as 14.

Chicago Sun-Times

Starbucks store in Edgewater becomes latest to unionize

The location becomes the seventh in the Chicago area to align with Workers United, part of the Service Employees International Union.

Chicago Tribune

Sky’s repeat chances could face new challenge after Kahleah Copper exits practice with apparent injury

CHICAGO — Already a game down to the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky took another blow Friday when star Kahleah Copper exited practice with what appeared to be a non-contact injury ahead of Saturday’s elimination game.

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