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Two major federal trials in Chicago — R. Kelly’s next appearance before a jury and the ComEd case — delayed by courtroom availability issue

CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s second federal trial will be delayed two weeks, a federal judge in Chicago announced Tuesday, since the ceremonial courtroom large enough to accommodate a multiple-defendant trial in the COVID era will not be available until mid-August.

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Chicago has a new marketing campaign, telling visitors ‘When You Go You Know’

Looking to draw back visitors after the pandemic sent Chicago’s tourism industry plummeting, the city’s official tourism arm is rolling out a new marketing campaign.

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Projecting the Bears’ 2022 starting offense after mandatory minicamp

The Bears wrapped mandatory minicamp last week, and we're predicting what Chicago's starting offense will look like in 2022.

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‘More funerals than weddings’: Chicago man tells Senate about trauma of gun violence

CHICAGO — When Ernest Willingham walked up Capitol Hill, he was shrouded in memories of bullets.

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The future of the Illinois GOP — and how far right it may go — lies with this month’s primary

CHICAGO — More than just picking nominees for governor and other offices, Illinois Republicans’ choices this June 28 primary also will determine the GOP’s future and whether the state party’s gradual move to the right in recent years will accelerate.

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Chicago snags Kellogg HQ after three-way split

Kellogg Co. will split into three companies focused on cereals, snacks and plant-based foods. The snack company will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.

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Editorial: Title IX was a win for the US

The Minnesota Lynx, four-time WNBA champions, play three games this week. The Minnesota Aurora take their 6-0-1 record in the preprofessional USL-W women's soccer league on the road in matches in Chicago and St. Louis.

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Paul Sullivan: From yuppies to ‘Cuppies,’ Wrigley Field bleachers are still the place to ignore the Chicago Cubs’ failures

CHICAGO — It was a beautiful afternoon for baseball Saturday, so I ventured out to the Wrigley Field bleachers to see how Chicago Cubs fans were coping with the rebuild that can’t be called a rebuild.

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New York has (Bronx) bombers; we have bummers

It’s tough enough being a Chicago baseball fan, and seeing the dominant Yankees on top makes it even worse.

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Tim Anderson is ‘excited to be back’ from the injured list for the Chicago White Sox, but Yoán Moncada heads to the IL

CHICAGO — Monday marked another edition of “Good news, not-so-good news” for the Chicago White Sox.

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Outmanned cops struggled to tamp down ‘huge fight’ that broke out after Chicago Pride Fest in Northalsted

An officer was hospitalized with a back injury and a 20-year-old man was arrested during the chaotic incident early Monday.

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In Chicago, Mike Pence delivers a withering rebuke of Biden’s economic policies, makes no direct references to Donald Trump

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Give alternatives to cops in schools a chance to take root and flourish

School calls to police are down, and more schools are trying restorative practices and mental health support to resolve conflicts and curb misbehavior without relying on police.

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Snack food giant Mondelez will acquire Clif Bar & Company for $2.9 billion

Chicago-based snack food giant Mondelez International said Monday it has agreed to acquire Clif Bar & Company, the California-based maker of Clif, Clif Kid and Luna brand energy bars.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence lays groundwork for potential presidential run during Chicago visit

Mike Pence is traveling the country, preparing for a potential presidential bid — accusing President Joe Biden of pursuing a “radical left agenda.” But Gov. J.B. Pritzker, himself a potential Democratic White House hopeful, didn’t roll out the welcome mat: “Mike Pence is a dangerous, homophobic…

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In Chicago speech, Mike Pence delivers a withering rebuke of Biden’s economic policies, makes no direct references to Donald Trump

CHICAGO — Sounding like a potential presidential candidate, former Vice President Mike Pence contended Monday that the nation’s economic woes were almost entirely the result of Democratic President Joe Biden’s policies, and told an audience at the University Club of Chicago that without a turnaround, Americans will “change leadership very…

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In Chicago, Mike Pence delivers a withering rebuke of Biden’s economic policies, makes no direct references to Donald Trump

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Theo Epstein is leaving Chicago 2 years after leaving the Cubs. Here’s how he spent his final weekend in the city.

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1 dead in Chicago Lawn double shooting, police say

They were shot Monday afternoon while traveling in a vehicle in the 6200 block of South Rockwell Avenue, police said.

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Afternoon Edition: June 20, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Who cares about all-in-the-family claims: Lightfoot picks Michael Scott Jr.’s sister to replace him as 24th Ward alderperson

Monique Scott was chosen over two other finalists recommended by a three-person screening committee: Trina Mangrum, chief of staff to Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), and former Chicago Bulls player Wallace “Mickey” Johnson.

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10 years ago, Chief Keef launched drill music into the mainstream

The Chicago upstart went viral before the industry knew how to measure it — and an entire subgenre of rap blossomed from his brilliance.

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This is the latest Illinois has had a primary election since at least the Great Depression. What is voter turnout looking like?

CHICAGO — Chicago Election Board Chair Marisel Hernandez recently included an unusual warm weather addendum to her regular pre-election pitch encouraging voters to cast ballots in the upcoming Illinois primary: Do so before you leave town.

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The Chicago Bears look to stay fit for the future of the NFL

The team’s ownership faces a big call on a stadium deal as trends in the league lead to more costly, subsidy-laden deals.

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Paul Sullivan: 2022 Chicago Cubs share dubious history with the 1879 team — but there could be a sign of hope

When a colleague pulled out his iPhone in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Thursday afternoon to show a factoid he received from the team’s historian, my head began to spin.

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