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Rev. Al Sharpton calls for release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

“We stand rock solid behind Brittney Griner,” Rev. Sharpton said at a news conference in Chicago, as the WNBA kicked off festivities leading up to its All-Star Game on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times

JW Marriott foreclosure auction could be a broader sign of distress for the downtown hospitality industry

CHICAGO — Wells Fargo Bank took control of the 610-room JW Marriott Chicago hotel Friday morning with a winning bid of nearly $251 million during a foreclosure auction.

Chicago Tribune

First funerals held for Highland Park shooting victims: ‘We will never be the same, but we will carry him with us’

CHICAGO — Mourners began the heartbreaking task Friday of saying goodbye to victims of the Highland Park shooting, cherishing what made their loved ones special while decrying the sudden, senseless violence that ended their lives.

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Civil Rights icon, Chicago native awarded Medal of Freedom

Nash also later taught in Chicago Public Schools and directed her activism toward fair housing and other issues, including the Vietnam War and the women’s liberation movement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brewers honor 8-year-old injured in Highland Park shooting

The Milwaukee Brewers placed a ceremonial jersey in their dugout Friday to honor an 8-year-old fan of the team who was wounded during the July Fourth mass shooting in a Chicago suburb

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COVID-19 filling hospital beds across Illinois, as risk level improves to ‘medium’ in Cook County

Hospital admissions have more than doubled since mid-April, following a steady increase in cases since the early spring — a trend playing out in most other parts of the country, too.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alex DeBrincat, Kirby Dach ‘shocked’ by trades away from Blackhawks

Dach’s move to Montreal could be a beneficial fresh start, but it’s difficult to imagine DeBrincat thriving in Ottawa more than he did in Chicago.

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8-year-old boy paralyzed by gunshot at Highland Park massacre is conscious for the first time

CHICAGO — An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest at the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park is now paralyzed from the waist down, his family said Friday through their spokesman.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park: Funerals begin for victims of US July 4th shooting near Chicago

Mourners paid tribute to victims of the Highland Park shooting on Friday as funerals began for the seven people killed at a July 4th parade.

Evening Standard

WNBA players balance activist roles as political turmoil hangs over All-Star weekend

CHICAGO — Like any other milestone in the WNBA, the 2022 All-Star Game will be about much more than basketball.

Chicago Tribune

Death of person found in North Side alley ruled homicide

Chicago police said a female was found unresponsive in an alley about 6:30 a.m. and pronounced dead at the scene.

Chicago Sun-Times

Funerals begin for Highland Park shooting victims: ‘We are ... inconsolable’

CHICAGO — Those grieving for the Highland Park shooting victims begin the heavy task Friday of burying their loved ones.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, at age 39, selected to his 12th All-Star team

CHICAGO — Looks who's going back to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2016.

Tribune News Service

Cook County homeowners told to pay up for tax breaks they shouldn’t have received, Illinois Dems’ assault weapons ban 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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Funerals begin for Highland Park shooting victims: ‘We are ... inconsolable’

CHICAGO — Those grieving for the Highland Park shooting victims begin the heavy task Friday of burying their loved ones.

Chicago Sun-Times

You might have seen this Little Village mural in a ‘Chicago P.D.’ shootout scene

The painting was done by eight artists at Cermak Road and Fairfield Avenue and includes a number of giant oddball creatures.

Benzinga

How Do Cannabis Companies Get Started When They Have No Money? Ask Judy Rinkus At The Cannabis Capital Conference In September

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) is coming to the great city of Chicago on September 13-14, 2022.

France 24

Highland park shooting reignites debate on America's gun culture

It was supposed to be a festive celebration marking the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Instead, it was yet another reminder of rampant gun violence in the country as a gunman disguised in women's clothing opened fire on a parade in a Chicago suburb, killing several…

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The Blackhawks latest rebuild attempt is relying on trust the team hasn’t earned

Why should anyone believe in this front office?

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

The weekend began with fireworks, but two mass shootings on the Fourth of July in Highland Park and Chicago turned celebrations into grieving.

Chicago Tribune

Police records paint picture of turbulent home life for alleged gunman in Highland Park mass shooting

CHICAGO — Highland Park police were called to the family home of the alleged Independence Day parade sniper at least nine times between 2010 and 2014 in response to domestic disputes, according to newly released police records.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears remain focused on Arlington Heights despite Chicago’s plans for Soldier Field

Despite Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed plans for Soldier Field, the Bears remain focused on Arlington Heights.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago alternative high school serving at-risk students lost half its staff. Educators say it leaves a void

CHICAGO -- An alternative high school in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood that has served as a “sanctuary” for hundreds of vulnerable Black and brown youth is losing nearly half of its small teaching staff because of budget cuts — a move that employees and alumni say limits the services they…

Tribune News Service

Báez homer backs brilliant outing by Brieske, Tigers beat White Sox 2-1

CHICAGO — Rookie Beau Brieske took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Thursday night. Javier Báez, in his first game back in the city of Chicago since the Cubs traded him last year, homered off right-hander Dylan Cease and the Tigers held on to beat the White Sox 2-1 and…

Chicago Tribune

GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey apologizes for comments after Highland Park parade shooting but struggles to move past controversy

CHICAGO — A week after becoming the Republican Party nominee for governor, state Sen. Darren Bailey sought Thursday to pivot from his bungled response to the mass shooting in Highland Park by declaring more gun control laws weren’t necessary, saying state funds needed to be better directed for mental health…

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