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Premature American twins rescued from Ukraine become stuck in bureaucratic limbo

For two parents from Chicago, getting their newborn twins safely out of Ukraine was difficult. Two months later, extracting them from Poland's bureaucracy has turned out to be even more arduous.

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If Roe falls, Illinois abortion providers plan for influx of 20,000 to 30,000 more patients traveling here each year. ‘We will fight for what little is left of abortion access’

CHICAGO — Chicago Abortion Fund Executive Director Megan Jeyifo was at a comedy show when a rapid-fire series of news alerts and text messages lit up her phone: A draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion leaked Monday indicated the majority of justices plan to overturn Roe v. Wade, threatening abortion rights…

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3 killed, 10 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

In one of the attacks, four people were wounded when two gunmen opened fire on an SUV stopped at a light in the Loop.

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Dan Wiederer: Excitement, surprise, hope. The NFL draft delivered it all for the Bears.

CHICAGO — NFL draft weekend always has been about excitement, the unbridled kind Ja’Tyre Carter felt Saturday afternoon when an unidentified number from Illinois popped up on his smartphone. Carter knew this was his life-changing moment and didn’t care that he had no clue who was talking to him when…

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‘I give up.’ Suspect in armed carjacking raised his hands and surrendered after a police chase caused Northwestern University lockdown

The suspect was texting while on the run from officers and had received messages from someone that read, “Try to get low” and “Change yo clothes,” prosecutors said.

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White Sox pitchers shut down Cubs, 3-1, in frigid conditions in City Series opener

CHICAGO — Few things came easy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field for the crosstown foes.

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Man killed, another wounded in Back of the Yards shooting

The two were in a car in the 5100 block of South Hermitage Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

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Loyola University introduces new president

Mark Reed will take over at the Chicago school on Oct. 1. He has been president of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia for the past 7 years

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Paul Sullivan: It’s hard to get too excited for the return of the City Series during a gloomy Chicago spring

CHICAGO — The City Series that begins Tuesday night at Wrigley Field matches the gloomy Chicago spring we’ve endured, with anticipation low on both sides of town.

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On this day: Derrick Rose becomes youngest MVP in NBA history

11 years ago today, D-Rose hoisted the MVP trophy for the Chicago Bulls.

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Afternoon Edition: May 3, 2022

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

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Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Wisconsin opener, bass, crappie, catfish, coho, lakers, hybrids

The Wisconsin opener on Saturday, with some ice questions, leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Bally’s River West casino plan expected to get mayor’s nod: sources

The city signaled in March that the proposal for the Chicago Tribune printing plant site at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street was the frontrunner over two other finalists. An official choice could be announced as soon as Thursday.

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Thousands of Chicago residents apply for chance to receive $500 for 12 months: ‘There’s a lot of need’

Within days of the program’s launch, more than 100,000 people had applied for the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot that will provide 5,000 people hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic with a $500 monthly benefit for a year.

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Chicago releases video as bid for Democratic National Convention in 2024 is made official

CHICAGO — State and local Democratic leaders are officially declaring their intent to try to bring the 2024 Democratic presidential nominating convention to Chicago, releasing a video that promotes the city for its diversity, its cultural and culinary attractions, and its status as the adopted hometown of the party’s previous…

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Man shot dead in East Garfield Park

The 32-year-old man was shot several times in a parking lot in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue Tuesday morning, police say.

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Tensions mount, treachery abounds as desperate brothers battle the world and each other in ‘Last Hermanos’

The new thriller from Exal Iraheta at A Red Orchid Theatre delivers an eye-level thriller about three souls on treacherous paths.

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Girl, 15, among two charged with mugging WTTW show host on CTA Red Line

Three teenagers have been charged in a string of recent robberies on Chicago Transit Authority trains.

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City announces ‘Chicagwa’ Chicago-branded water campaign, commemorative cans

The new initiative will feature a limited run of cans of Chicago drinking water featuring six different label designs.

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4 seriously injured during shooting in the Loop overnight, police investigating

CHICAGO — Four people, three in an SUV and a pedestrian crossing the street, were injured during a single shooting in the Loop around 1:35 a.m., according to Chicago police.

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1 killed, 6 shot, Monday in Chicago

A female was found with a gunshot wound to her head at a residence in the 1000 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue and pronounced dead at the scene.

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Chicago seeks to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago has announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024

Chicago Sun-Times

Exclusive details on Chicago’s bid for 2024 Democratic convention: Bid due May 27

The Sun-Times interviewed Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who have been working on Chicago’s bid for months.

Chicago Tribune

Get ready for a total lunar eclipse, Chicago. Here's where you can view it

CHICAGO — The Chicago area and much of North America will experience a total lunar eclipse on May 15, according to the Adler Planetarium. Weather permitting, Chicagoans will be able to see the eclipse starting at 8:32 p.m.

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2 men critically hurt in Humboldt Park gas station shooting

The men shooting happened Monday night in the 3600 block of West Grand Avenue.

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