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This week in history: ‘Big Bill’s’ big disaster

Mayor William “Big Bill” Thompson, born this week, happened to be out of town when the S.S. Eastland sank in the Chicago River in 1915. Here’s a look at how he handled the tragedy.

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Biden raised $7.8M since March ahead of bigger money push

The Democratic National Committee says President Joe Biden raised $7.8 million during a string of recent fundraisers held in and around Washington, Chicago and the West Coast

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Reshaped play, reshaped country key to the relevance of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

“We can only hope that [audiences] learn something, that they leave the theater more empathetic,” says actor Yeagel T. Welch, who stars as Tom Robinson.

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‘How can he do that?’: Police Superintendent David Brown appears to overstate links to mass shooting in Chicago

CHICAGO — About 15 hours after a corner in the Back of the Yards neighborhood was sprayed with gunfire Tuesday, leaving one man dead and four others wounded, Chicago police Superintendent David Brown held a news conference to update the public on the mass shooting.

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United Airlines, pilots reach tentative contract deal

The agreement gives the Chicago-based carrier an advantage over competitors dealing with labor tension.

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In West Side mural, a dancing garden aims to show we all should have a chance to ‘bloom’

Byron Taylor, a Chicago artist known as B’Rael Thunder, painted ‘Sowing Seeds’ at a legal aid clinic. He says all of us need a chance to become ‘a greater version of ourselves.’

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Ranking every Bears’ opposing quarterback in 2022

The Bears will face many talented quarterbacks on their 2022 schedule, as well as some duds. We rank Chicago's opposing QBs here:

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Helen Wooten, Chicago music promoter, booker, manager and club owner, dead at 72

Among those whose careers she helped boost were the Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Chi-Lites, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Will Smith, LL Cool J, En Vogue and Da Brat.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 killed, 4 wounded Thursday in shootings in Chicago

Four of the five shootings throughout the city Thursday happened within an hour.

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2022 NFL schedule by week

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Aaron Judge's infield single keys Yanks' 7-run 8th

CHICAGO — On this night, Aaron Judge got the job done with his legs.

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Chicago man charged with hate crimes after threatening Lightfoot, Foxx

Christopher J. Tatlock, 32, allegedly sent emails to Foxx threatening “to shoot and hang her if she did not prosecute crime in Chicago.”

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Chosen casino developer lays out his cards — but wary residents would rather Bally’s folds its hand

Soo Kim, CEO of Bally’s Corp., joked that after gaining Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s backing to build a casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, “it would be easier for me to be hiding in some dark, smoky room. I’m here in person telling you that we’re going to keep our…

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Alison Victoria turns her attention to Atlanta loft for ‘Windy City Rehab’

Will the “Windy City Rehab” resigner pack up and move to a rehabbed Atlanta loft?

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City Council’s ward remap gives Chicago another 10 years of gerrymandered mess

The public must hold elected officials’ feet to the fire and push for creation of an independent, public remap commission.

Chicago Tribune

Bears will play 3 prime-time games in 2022, including Week 2 meeting against Packers in Green Bay

CHICAGO — The Matt Eberflus era in Chicago officially will begin when the Bears open their season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 11 at Soldier Field, according to the 2022 schedule the team released Thursday night.

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Inside campaign fundraising: Pelosi hits Chicago for Democrats; major GOP donor retreat in city

The COVID in-person political fundraising pause is over, and I’ve got a packed Chicago related round-up for you

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Bears 2022 NFL Schedule Release

Here’s who Chicago will face in the regular season in their second year with Justin Fields and first under coach Matt Eberflus.

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Jim Crane’s comments about Yankees a deflection of Astros' cheating past, Brian Cashman says

CHICAGO — Brian Cashman isn’t taking advice from Jim Crane. The Yankees GM said Crane, the Astros owner, was deflecting when he made comments to USA Today that he should be quiet about the Astros cheating scandal being what has kept the Yankees from a World Series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress should protect access to health care at pharmacies

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would ensure that patients maintain access to pandemic-related care provided by pharmacists by reimbursing them through Medicare.

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Where are leaders to combat Chicago’s violence crisis?

It appears that violence in the city has been accepted as a normal, everyday occurrence, just like new business development and entertainment. This is wrong.

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Shock without substance

The crime drama rollercoaster Ozark finally ended after four exhilarating seasons. The story revolves around financial adviser Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) and his wife Wendy (Laura Linney) who move the family from Chicago to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, to run a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel, only…

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New half marathon to take the path less traveled and offer runners views of West Side

The new race, hosted by the same folks who organize the Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle, will take runners through Garfield, Humboldt and Douglass parks as well as surrounding neighborhoods.

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State lawmaker Buckner launches mayoral bid with vow to restore trust, improve schools, reduce crime

“I love this city, I am from this city, I decided to remain in this city and raise my family here,” state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, said ahead of his formal campaign announcement Thursday afternoon.

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Afternoon Edition: May 12, 2022

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

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