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In wake of Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois State Police move to retain ‘clear and present danger’ reports

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Police has issued an emergency rule that will allow the agency to retain and expand the use of reports on people found to pose a “clear and present danger” to themselves of others even if they don’t have a current firearm owner’s identification card or…

Chicago Tribune

8-year-old boy paralyzed after Highland Park shooting making ‘hopeful progress’ after sudden downturn

CHICAGO — While 8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to be in critical condition in a Chicago hospital, he is making “some hopeful progress,” the family said in a statement.

Chicago Tribune

Artist Claes Oldenburg, maker of huge urban sculptures including Chicago’s Batcolumn, dies at 93

The Swedish-born Oldenburg drew on the sculptor’s eternal interest in form, by reimagining ordinary items in fantastic contexts.

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Claes Oldenburg death: Swedish pop art pioneer dies aged 93

Artist had been in poor health since falling and breaking his hip a month ago

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ stage musical arriving in grand style for world premiere in Chicago

Following a series of delays due to COVID shutdowns, the musical is ready to make its debut at the Nederlander Theatre.

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Chicago police could get power to seize vehicles used for drag racing, drifting

The unanimous committee vote follows an incident that drew hundreds of spectators to the Near West Side early Sunday, keeping area residents up for hours. The full city council could OK the measure as soon as Wednesday.

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In an age of misinformation, why are there so few librarians at Chicago Public Schools?

The nation’s third-largest public school system with 290,000 students in 513 district-operated, non-charter schools, CPS has only about 90 schools with full-time librarians.

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Drag racers take over West Loop intersection, teen charged with throwing fireworks at officers

The Chicago City Council this week will consider an ordinance meant to crack down on drag racing and drifting.

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Chicago must do more to erase racial disparities in childhood asthma

Black children are more than four times as likely to go to the emergency department for asthma symptoms, like trouble breathing, compared to white children. The racial gap has increased by nearly 10% between 2016 and 2021.

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This Week's Cannabis Career Moves: Khiron, Flora Growth, Agrify, Hempsmart And More

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns (September 13-14) in Chicago, gathering top CEOs, investors, and leaders in the cannabis industry, let's scroll through the latest leadership changes within the space.

Benzinga

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 3: The Roots liven a sometimes low-energy finale

Earl Sweatshirt, Noname struggle to stir the crowd at Union Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Architectural guide captures Chicago’s beauty and breadth

The fourth edition of the “AIA Guide to Chicago” catches up with new buildings and adds appreciation of neighborhood sites.

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3 hurt — including 2 Chicago police officers — after squad car strikes vehicle in Logan Square

The incident occurred about 1:35 a.m. in the 2400 block of North Western Avenue, police said.

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July 4 parade funerals to conclude with tribute to slain dad

Funeral services for the seven people killed by a gunman at an Independence Day parade are set to conclude with family and friends gathering in suburban Chicago to remember Kevin McCarthy

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After cluster of officer suicides, CPD’s former mental health adviser says city isn’t doing enough to help overworked cops

Alexa James, the chief executive of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago, decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.

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Mets bullpen can’t hang on in 3-2 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO – Instead of marching into the All-Star break with a four-game sweep, the Mets will have four days to forget the way they ended the first half.

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A camp that saves young lives

Hearts to Art summer camp helps children who have lost a parent grapple with their grief

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Man killed in Roseland shooting

About 7:30 a.m., the 44-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his body in the 10400 block of South Corliss Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Chicago outdoors: Lakefront parking, velvet buck & berries, Illinois bird species, Jaws & taxidermy

A question on lakefront parking, a photo of a suburban berry-eating buck in velvet, a note on the count of Illinois birds species, and a quote from “Jaws” are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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SWAT standoff ends hours after alleged gunman opens fire near Chicago police officers in Humboldt Park

It was unclear whether the shots were fired directly at officers, police said.

Tribune News Service

Mets earn another doubleheader sweep with pair of extra-inning wins against Cubs

CHICAGO — The Mets could not have taken Game 1 of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field without J.D. Davis, who can pick it.

Chicago Sun-Times

John Froines, chemist and anti-war activist put on trial with the Chicago 7, dies at 83

An anti-war activist caught in the chaos outside Chicago’s Democratic National Convention in 1968, Dr. Froines was thrust into a courtroom drama that captivated the nation.

Tribune News Service

Mets beat Cubs in extras to take Game 1 of doubleheader behind Taijuan Walker gem, J.D. Davis defense

CHICAGO — The Mets could not have taken Game 1 of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field without J.D. Davis, who can pick it.

Tribune News Service

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to pitch simulated game Tuesday

CHICAGO — As expected, Jacob deGrom’s next and maybe last rehab outing will take place at Clover Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

July is supposed to be a sports snoozer, but not this year in Chicago — it’s wild and weird

Our teams — the Cubs, the White Sox, the Blackhawks, the Bears — are up to all sorts of strange business and busyness.

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