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The Mix: Cool things to do May 26-June 1 in Chicago

A Chicago Children’s Choir concert, the Sueños Latin Music Festival and the kickoff to Chicago Dance Month are among the exciting events in the week ahead.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s earlier curfew for teens enacted by a skeptical Chicago City Council

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s curfew expansion for young people received final approval in the City Council on Wednesday, making permanent a controversial restriction on how late children can stay out in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Stricter curfew approved by divided City Council

Mayoral allies and critics alike again condemned the crackdown as a desperate response that will have no impact on an outbreak of youth violence downtown — but signed off on it anyway.

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Afternoon Edition: May 25, 2022

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

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These Chicago Sky championship rings featuring the (former) Sears Tower are already iconic

The Chicago Sky are presented with their 2021 championship banner and rings.

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Pritzker, Lightfoot, other local Democrats rip Texas governor for injecting Chicago into school shooting debate

“I hate to say this, there are more people that are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted, “Shame on you.” Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) tweeted that the Republican governor was an “@sshole” and should” keep…

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City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West

The plan for a casino along the Chicago River passed 41-7, but not before a screaming match between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, who accused her of being “more worried about campaign contributions than doing the right thing for the city of Chicago.”

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NBA sources not buying Zach LaVine scuttle, expect him to re-sign with Bulls

It is a lot of smoke, but no fire, yet. And you've got to hand it to the behind-the-scenes folks: They've created some late-spring entertainment, some buzz around Zach LaVine. In the end, make no mistake, though. Most expect LaVine back in Chicago. ...

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Notre Dame says it is ‘appalled’ the Buffalo shooting suspect cited an article by one of its professors

CHICAGO — The University of Notre Dame issued a statement saying it is “appalled” that the suspect in the Buffalo grocery store shooting cited an article written by one of its professors in his diatribe before he killed 10 people.

Chicago Tribune

Scottish man who flew 5000 miles to Chicago for first date shares romance update

A Scottish man who flew 5000 miles for a first date - after thinking she was from Edinburgh - has shared an update on how their relationship is doing so far after a flood of requests from people to share their story.

Glasgow Live

B/R mock trade has Bulls acquiring Rudy Gobert from Jazz in a deal

A mock trade has the Chicago Bulls acquiring Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz in a deal.

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3 shot Tuesday in Chicago

A man was shot while driving Tuesday afternoon in the 8000 block of South South Shore Drive when a suspect approached him on foot and fired shots.

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Food historian and travel writer Cynthia Clampitt highlights the greatness of the Midwest in new book, ‘Destination Heartland’

CHICAGO — Cynthia Clampitt thinks well of the Midwest region. So much so that “Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest’s Remarkable Past,” is the food and travel writer’s third book focused on the region.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Criticize the Cubs? Not on Marquee Sports Network’s ‘The Reporters’ show.

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs announced they were leaving their old TV home to start their own network, it was viewed by some as a prudent business decision that would create another vital revenue stream.

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More cyclists are being killed by cars. Advocates say U.S. streets are the problem

The pandemic got more people riding bikes, but the number of cyclists hit and killed by cars is rising at an alarming rate. "We're buying materials for ghost bikes in bulk," one cycling advocate says.

Chicago Sun-Times

GOP gubernatorial debates: Bailey calls Chicago ‘a crime-ridden, corrupt, dysfunctional hellhole’

It was a bleak picture painted by the half of the GOP primary field — venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, businessman Gary Rabine and state Sen. Darren Bailey — who squared off during a live debate hosted by WGN-TV.

Chicago Tribune

Center fielder Luis Robert might miss entire White Sox homestand after landing on COVID injured list

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert could be out for the entire five-game homestand after being placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago shouldn’t rush to become Din City

The hurried ordinance allowing outdoor amplified entertainment events without oversight is a bad idea.

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Willis Tower transforms into friendly giant to keep drawing office workers

Blackstone, owner of the 110-story building, celebrates completion of a $500 million project that, in a switch from the past, invites people into the building.

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CPD officers deserve signing bonus, help buying homes, City Council member proposes

Recruits with no law enforcement experience would get a $5,000 bonus. Transfers with experience would get double that. “We’re in a crisis. They’re running for the exits,” said Ald. Matt O’Shea. “We have to try to do something.”

Daily Mirror

Gemma Collins is determined to return to stage as she pulls out of Chicago due to injury

After a knee injury forced her to pull out of musical Chicago, Gemma Collins is determined to return to the stage soon, says a pal

Chicago Tribune

Zach LaVine has surgery on his left knee as Bulls guard prepares to enter free agency

CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday after playing through discomfort and swelling for most of the 2021-22 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘On my way to protest for a Rolex’: Chicago man admits setting fire to CTA van amid 2020 riots

The feds pointed to a video Lamar Taylor posted on Facebook Live on his way downtown on May 30, 2020, in which Taylor made “air quotes” with his hands as he said he was on his way to “protest.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: May 24, 2022

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

Daily Record

Gemma Collins pulls out of role in West End musical Chicago after knee injury

Gemma had complained her knee was swollen on Tuesday morning before it was revealed she'd left the show

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