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R. Kelly Chicago trial still set for Aug. 1; judge rejects motion to delay

Kelly’s new attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said she needs more time to review documents in the case.

Chicago Sun-Times

Second City has a new artistic board, with alums Tina Fey, Sam Richardson, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and others

CHICAGO — Chicago’s Second City comedy theater, which has seen significant recent turnover in creative and administrative staff, will honor its illustrious roots and help its own future with a new artistic advisory board of illustrious former performers, as curated by alum Stephen Colbert.

Chicago Tribune

Portland a potential landing spot for Zach LaVine?

Zach LaVine's return may not be in the bag for the Chicago Bulls as the two-time All-Star approaches unrestricted free agency. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported at the 22:00 mark of his Hoop Collective podcast Tuesday that the initial impression ...

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14 shot, 2 fatally, Monday in Chicago

Five people were wounded in separate shootings Monday in Humboldt Park.

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What will happen in free agency? Who will play in Summer League? What to watch for this Chicago Bulls offseason.

The Chicago Bulls ended the 2021-22 season on a frustrating note when the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated them from the first round of the playoffs in five games.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago expands access to remote learning: ‘For kids who are high risk ... this is a very good option’

CHICAGO -- For show-and-tell Friday, Genevieve Billingsley handed her granddaughter, Alaina, a green and yellow ukulele. The 5-year-old picked at the strings in front of her iPad as she sat on the sofa in her Chicago apartment.

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Gabe Brown to attend G League Elite Camp next week in Chicago

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Chicago ward map proposal blasted as ‘backroom deal’ and a loss for city’s Latinos

CHICAGO — Enough Chicago aldermen are in agreement on a new map of the city’s 50 wards that they will avoid a ballot referendum next month that would have let voters choose from between competing maps, sources said Monday.

Chicago Tribune

Lawsuit challenging traffic ticket fines, late fees gets a boost

Let’s hope the suit helps put Chicago on the road to finding other ways to raise city revenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

End food deserts with publicly owned grocery stores

When market actors such as grocers divest from a community, policymakers turn to incentives to lure them back. Now is the time to rethink this approach.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Roe v. Wade reversal expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access in Chicago

CHICAGO — The city of Chicago will spend $500,000 to support abortion access for residents and people from neighboring states in anticipation of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday.

Chicago Tribune

‘Why did they have to kill my daddy?’ Two friends shot dead inside Humboldt Park

The men were near the street in the 1300 block of East Louis Munoz Drive when two gunmen approached and opened fire just after 3 p.m. Monday Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Frank Schwindel — less than a day after being optioned to Triple-A — is set to rejoin the Chicago Cubs

SAN DIEGO — First baseman Frank Schwindel’s time with Triple-A Iowa didn’t last long.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Appeals Court Rules Chicago Slapped Drivers With Illegally High Fines for Years

A plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit says he had to declare bankruptcy after Chicago dumped $20,000 of ticket debts on him.

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Afternoon Edition: May 9, 2022

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

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Nick Cave MCA show takes a deep dive into his life’s work

“Forothermore,” which features more than 75 works and stretches back to 1989 and Cave’s first post-student creations, is billed as his most comprehensive career survey to date and his largest show ever in Chicago.

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Cook County program providing legal help for immigrants starts taking cases

In Chicago, there are more than 110,000 pending cases in immigration court, including more than 56,000 cases where people aren’t represented by an attorney, according to a data analysis from Syracuse University.

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Razzle dazzle: Pamela Anderson takes back the narrative in Chicago

The 90s star finds a way around the limits of the feminist redemption plot: having a good time in her Broadway debut as Chicago’s Roxie Hart

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Immersive art experience featuring works of Monet, Renoir, Degas heading to Chicago

“Immersive Monet & The Impressionists” is the latest such experience to make its way to Chicago.

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Inspired by LGBTQ employees, Taco Bell Drag Brunch Tour heading to Chicago

Some lucky fans of the fast-food restaurant will have the chance to watch drag performances from the comfort of a Taco Bell Cantina.

Chicago Tribune

'It hits everybody in a way': Violence in Chicago's downtown reflects troubles in its neighborhoods

CHICAGO — Over a 48-hour period two weekends ago, three shootings erupted within a mile of one another in Chicago’s downtown area, leaving two people dead. During that same time, some 17 other people were shot around the city, most of them in neighborhoods where a higher level of violence…

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Deep disparities in internet access found across Chicago in new analysis

Citywide, about 80% of households have internet access, but researchers with the University of Chicago’s Internet Equity Initiative said there is a nearly 40 percentage-point difference between certain neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Killing of 15-year-old tests a justice system strained by more arrests, fewer resources

The murder of Michael Brown has once again confronted Chicago with kids killing kids, and the problem of meting out justice to juveniles while keeping the streets safe.

Chicago Tribune

Move over Evian. Chicago introduces ‘Chicagwa,’ Lake Michigan tap water in a can

CHICAGO — Move aside Aquafina, Evian, Mountain Valley and Fiji.

Chicago Tribune

Taste test: Tip Top canned cocktails are not only tip top — they’re adorable too

CHICAGO — Ready-to-drink cocktails have proliferated in recent years, but Tip Top Proper Cocktails stand out.

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