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Suburban Chicago man pleads not guilty in kids' drownings

A suburban Chicago man accused in the drowning deaths of his three young children has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder

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The feds sue the Cubs, Chicago astronomers get to use the James Webb Space Telescope 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.

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Chicago progressives took on the FOP — and won in midterm elections

Progressives showed that when legislators do the hard work of engaging with constituents and volunteers have real conversations at doors with voters, they will support transformative change.

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Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson had ‘healthy’ talks with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews about ‘tough decisions’ facing team

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he gave team leaders Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews a heads up about some “real tough decisions,” though he didn’t give them foreknowledge about the details of the moves he was planning.

Chicago Tribune

U.S. attorney sues Cubs alleging disability law violations with Wrigley Field renovations

CHICAGO — The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday alleging the recent overhaul of Wrigley Field violated federal law by failing to make the park “appropriately accessible” to fans who use wheelchairs or have other disabilities.

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Ferrero plans to open ‘innovation center’ in Marshall Field building

The facility, expected to employ about 170 people, is set to open in spring 2023 and will house research and development labs that will develop new confectionery and packaged foods products.

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Minette McGhee, former Chicago Sun-Times editorial assistant, remembered as a kind, loving soul

McGhee died unexpectedly on July 5. She was 58.

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Chicago police oversight agency releases videos to family of 13-year-old shot by officer

The videos were released to the family through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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Donald G. Lubin, Chicago lawyer who had key roles with Ray Kroc and McDonald’s Corp., dead at 88

“He negotiated the sale from the McDonald brothers to Ray,” said Harold C. Hirshman, a lawyer with the firm Dentons, where Mr. Lubin practiced for more than 60 years

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Yes, chef! ‘The Bear’ renewed for a Season 2. More comedy. More drama. More Chicago Italian beef

FX’s “The Bear” has been picked up for a second season on Hulu.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s U.S. attorney sues Chicago Cubs over ADA compliance in Wrigley Field renovation

The feds’ investigation of Wrigley’s ADA compliance became public in December 2019, when lawyers for the team filed a letter as part of a lawsuit brought by a Cubs fan with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who uses a wheelchair.

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Man driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive spots his stolen car and chases it, dodging gunfire before crashing into it

Three people inside the stolen car ran away. The man suffered scrapes to his arms, according to Chicago police.

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‘Ms. Marvel’ is a huge hit with Desi audiences — in part because it gets all the details right. ‘This show has been surreal for Desi people!’

CHICAGO — Samira Ahmed was geeking out, speaking fast, excitedly, uncertain where to start, debating both internally and aloud what part of which episode of the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” to watch first. “I think we’re going to be here for six hours!” she said, joking.

Chicago Tribune

City’s 10-year planning proposal aims to address old wrongs

The draft of “We Will Chicago,” shaped by meetings held over two years, proposes broad goals for the city’s future.

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Orioles surge above .500 with 10th straight victory, 7-1 over Cubs

CHICAGO — Before all this winning suddenly became commonplace, the Orioles hadn’t shown an ability to string victories together. They hadn’t completed a sweep of an opponent through June, until that series against the Texas Rangers last week served as a launching pad to so much more.

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Spartans offer 2024 Chicago 4-star ATH Tysean Griffin

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an elite talent from Chicago in the 2024 class

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks sign 6 free agents — including Max Domi — while Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are in holding pattern

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer, but one of their six signings Wednesday raised eyebrows: Max Domi.

Chicago Tribune

Parents of man charged in July 4 massacre are cooperating with authorities, attorney says

CHICAGO — An attorney who represents the parents of the man charged with murder in the Highland Park mass shooting on the Fourth of July said they have been cooperating with the law enforcement investigation of the shooting.

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Active shooter threat at Willis Tower quickly ‘debunked,’ police official says

“Obviously we take all of these reports seriously until we are able to debunk them,” Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said.

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Englewood man charged with shooting CPD officer taken into custody in Iowa

Jabari Edwards, 28, faces counts of attempted murder in connection with a June 1 shooting that left Chicago Police Officer Fernanda Ballesteros seriously wounded.

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Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson takes aim at violent crime

“We will take the handcuffs off the police and we will put the handcuffs on the people who are victimizing” residents, Wilson said. “If police officers continue to be like they are right now, I’m gonna move out of Chicago myself.”

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Sam Greenlee, acclaimed Black radical writer, poet and Chicago enthusiast, celebrated with day in his honor

Greenlee took his experiences in the military to write, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” which explored the idea of a Black power revolution. Wednesday would have been his 92nd birthday, and the day was marked with “Sam Greenlee Day” in the city of Chicago.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago July 14-20

Pitchfork, Heatwave Music Fest, a ‘Devil Wears Prada’ stage musical and the opening of the Ice Cream Museum are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Tribune

Gov. Pritzker’s planned speech in Florida adds to speculation, criticism he’s eyeing White House

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker began the week with a White House visit for an event marking the passage of bipartisan gun legislation and will end it Saturday with a speech at a fundraiser for Florida Democrats, further fueling speculation — and criticism — that he’s eyeing a presidential bid…

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Chicago police officer accused of striking activist during Grant Park demonstration in 2020 has resigned

Officer Nicholas Jovanovich faced dismissal from the Chicago Police Department for striking Miracle Boyd in 2020 and filing a false police report.

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