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It’s happening in Illinois: a far-right Republican leads race to be GOP candidate for governor

A Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll is one of two that show state Sen. Darren Bailey leading Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the Republican race for governor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Meet The Groups Leading Cannabis Legalization, Nominated For The Industry's Top Award

After a blowout event in Miami during the week of 4/20, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) is gearing up for a repeat performance in Chicago on Sept. 13-14.

Benzinga

Breaking Down Tony La Russa’s Latest Illogical Decision

Yesterday, in the Dodgers’ 11–9 win over the White Sox, Chicago manager Tony La Russa made the puzzling decision to intentionally walk Trea Turner on a 1–2 count to face Max Muncy. Many of you probably know what happened, but let’s briefly run through the situation just in case before…

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Cannabis Policy Reporters: What Would We Do Without Them? Benzinga Nominates Five For The Industry's Top Award, Here They Are

It's happening again so get ready: the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, after a wildly successful and now legendary event in Miami during 4/20 week, we're gearing up now for our Chicago soiree, this coming Sept. 13-14.

Benzinga

Afternoon Edition: June 10, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Rapper FBG Cash killed, woman wounded in Chicago shooting, report says

Chicago rapper FBG Cash was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting early on Friday, authorities said.

Tribune News Service

Picture Chicago: The Sun-Times’ Photos of the Week

A wounded CPD officer returns home, Mayor Lori Lightfoot officially launches her re-election campaign, and a new trading floor opens at the Chicago Board of Trade.

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Video shows Chicago commuter jumping onto tracks to save man who fell: ‘I could feel the shocks’

Anthony Perry, 20, was later rewarded with a new car for his life-saving act of bravery

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Melody Angel, Chicago’s next blues star, is Big Mama Thornton-meets-Jimi Hendrix

After two years in hiding during the pandemic, the 31-year-old blueswoman is back with that voice and those guitar licks at this weekend’s Chicago Blues Festival, elsewhere.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nobody’s Darling became a national James Beard finalist in less than a year — here’s how the fledgling queer bar took flight

CHICAGO — Nobody’s Darling opened last year as a cocktail bar in a city full of cocktail bars — but also with a mission.

Chicago Tribune

This week in history: Bobby Kennedy hovers between life and death

On June 5, 1968, presidential candidate Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a California hotel. The Chicago Daily News published after the shooting but before the senator’s death. Here’s a look at that coverage.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Chicago has emerged as a possible suitor for Rudy Gobert

The Bulls, along with the Hawks and Raptors, are reportedly interested in the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

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2 teens charged in paintball attack on former Chicago police superintendent

The boys, 16 and 17, were arrested a week apart and charged with firing a paintball gun four times at Terry Hillard, knocking him to the ground.

Chicago Sun-Times

Authorities say 15-year-boy died in Friday shooting in South Chicago alley

He was found in the 8000 block of South Houston Avenue Friday morning with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

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John D. Colgan, bartender who poured a good pint, serenaded customers with Irish songs, dead at 63

The native of Ireland tended bar at Chicago taverns including Celtic Crossings, The Ambassador Public House, Fado, Johnny O’Hagan’s, Kitty O’Shea’s and The Embassy pub.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Downstate farmer Bailey racks up double-digit lead over Aurora Mayor Irvin in gov race

If the numbers hold, it would represent a brutal repudiation by Illinois’ Republican voters of Irvin, his mainstream party endorsements and, pointedly, his $50 million benefactor, Chicago hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin.

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Despite noise, Zach LaVine unlikely to leave Chicago

Jake Fischer: I also don't think Zach LaVine is really going to leave Chicago. Even people around him have been saying all along, like, 'yeah, so the door is open, but like, we don't think he's going to leave'. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on ...

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More states are allowing students to take mental health days off

While a growing number of states are trying to address the increasing mental health crisis among youths, many schools are woefully short of therapists and the budget to hire them.

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Man critically hurt after gunmen open fire inside West Garfield Park restaurant

Two males entered the restaurant in the 500 block of South Kostner Avenue and began shooting, striking the 31-year-old in the back, shoulder and buttocks, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Dozens gather at Chicago bar to watch the first of a series of televised hearings on the Capitol riot investigation

CHICAGO — Justin Hill, who moved back to Chicago two years ago after living and working abroad for some time, said he was out of the country on Jan. 6, 2021, when droves of people swarmed the U.S. Capitol.

Chicago Sun-Times

Family offering $10k for information on missing University of Chicago student

“Diwen, we are here for you. We can talk you through whatever help you need, pass a message for you, and help you stay safe. Please reach out when you are ready,” the family’s lawyer, Yilun Hu, wrote in a statement.

Chicago Tribune

Tony La Russa defends decision to intentionally walk batter on 1-2 count, which backfires in White Sox’s loss to Dodgers

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox reliever Bennett Sousa threw a wild pitch, allowing Freddie Freeman to take second base during the sixth inning Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

Saudi-backed LIV golf tour tees up geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries

CHICAGO — Rich Harvest Farms, a lush private golf course near Aurora, might not seem like a natural setting for geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries, but they will arrive as surely as the morning dew when the LIV Golf Invitational Series comes to Illinois in September.

The Orange County Register

Dodgers’ Max Muncy has big impact, drives in 5 runs in return

CHICAGO — One game might do more for Max Muncy’s psyche – er, elbow – than any number of rehab games in Triple-A could.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council urged to create guaranteed income program for Black men

The idea is that such a program, paying $600 to $800 a month, would remove some men from the streets, thereby reducing their dependence on an illegal economy driven by the drug trade.

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