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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Afternoon Edition: May 19, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Filing: Chicago 'two-faced' on acknowledging police abuse

Community leaders say the city of Chicago pursues a “two-faced” strategy of acknowledging an ugly history of police brutality in public while directing its lawyers to deny that legacy in court when victims sue

The Independent UK

This week in history: Chicago’s Latino community stages sit-in over mail issues

On May 18, 1978, a group of about 100 Chicago Latinos protested in the post office’s unfair hiring practices. Here’s how it turned out.

Chicago Sun-Times

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So it doesn’t sound like Akiem Hicks is returning to Bears after all

Akiem Hicks cleared up rumors of potential return to the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Friday’s Chicago Teachers Union election is its most contentious in years. With 3 slates, ‘it’s anybody’s guess’ who will win

There soon will be a new president of the Chicago Teachers Union — as three contenders battle for the chance to lead one of Chicago’s most influential unions through a new contract, the historic transition to an elected school board and the persistent COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

Person killed in Back of the Yards shooting

The male, whose age was unknown, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hometown hero: Chicago native Jack Suwinski homers to help Pirates beat Cubs, avoid sweep

CHICAGO — As the Pirates stepped off the team bus on Sunday night in Chicago, manager Derek Shelton had a brief talk with rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski.

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Mayor Lightfoot’s youth curfew law sent to Chicago City Council to put earlier restriction on the books

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will seek City Council approval for the 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors that she announced after a teenager was shot and killed at Millennium Park on Saturday.

Chicago Tribune

Early vote kickoff spotlights voter confusion in new Illinois congressional districts

In-person early voting starts May 26 in Chicago; June 1 for suburban Cook residents; and on Thursday for voters in Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane counties and other parts of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heading to ‘high’ risk? City, county public health chiefs split in predictions for Chicago’s COVID-19 future

Masks would be urged for all residents in indoor public spaces in counties that rise to the high risk level. One of Cook County’s top doctors says she doesn’t expect the county to hit that level anytime soon. But Chicago’s Dr. Allison Arwady has said it “could happen potentially even…

Chicago Sun-Times

As R. Kelly’s Chicago trial nears, things get testy between defendants

CHICAGO — With less than two months to go until ex-R&B superstar R. Kelly and two of his former associates go on trial in Chicago, the sparks are starting to fly.

Chicago Tribune

Gun in 8-year-old's backpack goes off at school, mom charged

Chicago police say a mother has been charged with child endangerment after a gun in her second grader’s backpack accidentally discharged at school, injuring a 7-year-old classmate

The Independent UK

Chicago chemist-turned-baker creates ube croissants that are worth a trip to Logan Square

Available only twice a week at a cafe in Logan Square, the vibrant purple pastries are a gateway to Filipino food culture.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do May 19-25 in Chicago

“Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations,” the Long Grove Chocolate Fest and a National Tap Dance Day celebration are among the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

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Joey Baker, Duke basketball captain and reserve forward, enters transfer portal

CHICAGO — Joey Baker’s Duke basketball career, which began earlier than planned, included his redshirt being burned late in his freshman season and saw him as a team captain last season, is coming to an end.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s pre-election budget shortfall now $561 million lower, due to surging tax revenues, held over federal relief

Nearly a year ago, a $866.8 million shortfall had been projected for 2023. But a top city official warned Wednesday that the revised shortfall of roughly $306 million is still “very preliminary” and easily could rise.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Beef between Tim Anderson and Ozzie Guillén? It’s up to White Sox to make sure it’s not a bigger distraction.

CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillén talks too much?

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: May 18, 2022

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Chicago to restart voluntary water meter installations after three-year pause amid concern about elevated lead levels

A new state law kicks off Jan. 1 requiring lead service lines be replaced with non-lead lines when a meter is installed. That increases the cost of the meter installation, so the city is rushing to install as many meters as possible by year’s end.

Orlando Sentinel

Inside the Magic’s luck that landed Orlando No. 1 pick in NBA draft

CHICAGO — A few hours before their franchise-altering night, the Orlando Magic made a rare change.

Chicago Sun-Times

To prevent violence, work with young people before they need street interruption

Much of the work in violence prevention comes after harm has been done.

Chicago Tribune

Mother charged after 7-year-old took gun to school, classmate grazed

CHICAGO — The mother of an elementary school student who took a gun to school in a backpack — which “accidentally discharged in the backpack while inside a classroom,” and grazed another student in the stomach — has been charged and will appear in court Wednesday, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

In latest fallout from predator priest, Chicago archdiocese settles sex abuse claim for $1.2 million

The settlement before a lawsuit was filed marks the latest chapter in the story of the now-defrocked priest Daniel McCormack, one of the most notorious pedophiles in the history of Chicago’s archdiocese.

Chicago Tribune

Hit the streets: Jessica Mlinaric’s new book takes readers on a scavenger hunt across 17 Chicago neighborhoods

CHICAGO -- Writer and photographer Jessica Mlinaric wants Chicagoans back on the streets.

Chicago Tribune

‘We need to take care of ourselves’: Ride-share, delivery drivers learn about wellness, self-care as stress of the job increases

CHICAGO -- On a Friday afternoon in the summer of 2019, Chicago resident and ride-share driver Teddi Burgess picked up a couple of passengers from Portillo’s in River North.

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