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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Afternoon Edition: March 30, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot chooses Deborah Witzburg as new city inspector general

The overriding question was whether Lightfoot was willing to appoint Deborah Witzburg even though she was chosen by former Inspector General Joe Ferguson, with whom the mayor clashed repeatedly and ultimately forced out.

Chicago Sun-Times

Irish-American actor John C Reilly speaks about his love of 'really dangerous' hurling

The Chicago native, who was recently guest of honour at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin city centre, compared the drama of hurling to the theatre.

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Gemma Collins rushes to dentist to have tooth removed days before Chicago rehearsals

Gemma Collins, 41, said she had dental work after her wisdom teeth left her in pain.

Daily Mirror

Chicago area family mourns after mother of 4 killed, sister critically wounded in mass shooting that left 20 dead in Mexico

Melissa and Arleth’s sister set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses and help pay for medical costs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Enter the Sun-Times’ latest student art contest; The Imagination Project wants your take on the theme ‘Spring ahead’

Students from pre-K through high school in Chicago and the suburbs are eligible. You have three weeks to enter. Here’s how.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago bluesman Bob Stroger turned to music to weather the pandemic storm

The 91-year-old musician, who just released a new album, says that living through the COVID-19 pandemic “was a trip” unlike anything he’d ever experienced before.

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Lawsuit over Obama Presidential Center’s construction in Chicago’s Jackson Park has been dismissed

CHICAGO — A lawsuit that aimed to stop the Obama Presidential Center from being built in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Chicago Tribune

Smelt or the memory of smelt? Tiny flash of hope for smelt on southern Lake Michigan, plus Stray Cast

Smelt netting opens Friday night, April 1, in Chicago and a faint hint of hope edges in this season, experts indicate; plus the Stray Cast.

Chicago Sun-Times

$1 million Google grant supports job training on South and West sides

The money will help a collective of 16 organizations “shrink the wealth gap in Chicago.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Ana Castillo gets Chicago Literary Hall of Fame award for contributions as author, activist and educator

CHICAGO — For Ana Castillo, a Chicagoan known for her work as an author, educator, poet and activist, home is where her books are. Which, given the pandemic, means a home in the most southern point of New Mexico. Castillo was back in her hometown Thursday night to receive the…

Chicago Tribune

Last picture show, for real: New book has gorgeous photos from the long fade of movie palaces

CHICAGO — For more than two years, whenever I’ve driven past the Cinemark 18 in Evanston, Illinois, arguably the go-to multiplex for the Far North Side, I have wondered what it looks like inside right now. How quiet it must be. Is the concession stand sticky? Are the seats dusty?…

Chicago Tribune

4 people shot in Chicago Tuesday

Among the victims was a 37-year-old woman who was shot in a drive-by in the South Loop.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gemma Collins joins Chicago and will have her opening night in Sunderland as casting causes a stir

TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother star Gemma Collins is joining the cast of hit musical Chicago as Mama Morton

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Mescaline, magic mushrooms and Mother Ayahuasca: Touting mental health benefits, advocates aim to decriminalize psychedelic plants in Illinois

CHICAGO -- Marine Corps veteran Justin Wigg was suffering from anger issues and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, but traditional medicine had been little help. So last fall, he traveled to Peru for a treatment that isn’t legal in Illinois — at least not yet.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: After fatal mistakes, Boeing needs a course correction

A Boeing 737-800 nose-dived into the mountains of southern China last week, killing all 132 aboard and rekindling doubts about an iconic Chicago-based company that has yet to fully recover from its own self-inflicted dive.

Chicago Sun-Times

45th annual McDonald’s All-American Game played in front of a nearly sold-out crowd

Illinois had no representation in the girls’ or boys’ game this year, but Wintrust Arena had a near-sellout crowd of 8,261.

Chicago Sun-Times

Year after Adam Toledo’s killing, family renews call for criminal charges against Chicago police officer who shot 13-year-old

“This is not the place where Adam deserved to die, in an alley alone at night at 13 years old,” the teen’s sister said tearfully during a vigil Tuesday.

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Chicago Tribune

On anniversary of his death, Adam Toledo’s family and community members honor teen with a vigil and call for officer who shot him to be held accountable

CHICAGO — On the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of teenager Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer during a foot chase, his family went to the church where his funeral Mass was held and then visited his grave.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man who pinned cop against squad car also shot at officers, prosecutors said

James Callion, 28, was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with cops after he was stopped for a “minor traffic violation” in the 800 block of South Sacramento Boulevard, police said.

Chicago Tribune

Technicians to lose group health care insurance as strike against public TV station enters third week in Chicago

CHICAGO — As the strike by two dozen WTTW technicians enters its third week, negotiations are at a stalemate over a new labor contract, and the pressure is mounting on both sides.

Chicago Tribune

Arrest warrant issued for 18-year-old Chicago man suspected of being involved in fatal mall shooting

CHICAGO — A nationwide arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for an 18-year-old man from Chicago suspected of being involved in the fatal shooting at the Rosemont fashion outlet mall Friday night that also left a 15-year-old girl injured, the Rosemont Public Safety Department said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parental advocacy group gets $2 million donation

Last week, billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated $2 million to Chicago’s Community Organizing and Family Issues to keep training parents in community advocacy.

The Independent UK

18-year-old wanted in fatal shooting at Chicago-area mall

An arrest warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old Chicago man in the fatal shooting of a man and wounding of a girl at a suburban Chicago shopping mall

Chicago Tribune

Dan Wiederer: Picture perfect? Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus has confidence in his vision, but faces a treacherous climb.

PALM BEACH, FLA. — A little before 11 a.m. Monday, a horde of NFL head coaches paraded to an ornate fountain near the front circle at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. It’s tradition at the NFL owners meetings for as many coaches as possible to assemble for a group…

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