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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Afternoon Edition: March 18, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears to sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad to 2-year deal

The Bears are expected to sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, who reunites with Matt Eberflus in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

After creating traffic jams with offer of free gas, mayoral hopeful Willie Wilson said he will do it again — this time offering $1 million worth

Wilson said he will also expand the number of stations involved in the March 24 giveaway to 50, with some of them in the suburbs as well as Chicago.

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Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward

A federal judge in Chicago says a defamation lawsuit filed by two brothers who said they took part in a fake hate crime against Jussie Smollett can go forward

The Independent UK

Palmer House Hilton hotel’s Ken Price, the ‘last of the great publicists,’ has died at 82

He brought flair, knowledge and relentless energy to promoting the historic hotel and also was involved in creating Chicago’s International Sister Cities Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brother of Chicago twins who helped take down 'El Chapo' admits to burying millions in drug proceeds under porch

CHICAGO — Chicago twins Pedro and Margarito Flores were just 16 when their older brother Armando was arrested in the late 1990s for selling narcotics out of a Cicero auto dealership.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago artist builds Zelensky Lego to help Ukraine

‘I just felt that I had to act using what I had’

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Sister Jean Gives Loyola-Chicago Pre-Game Pep Talk, Wearing Signature Balloon Flower Corsage

The 102-year-old told her team to “believe” and ”trust” themselves.

Sports Illustrated

Bears signing DT Justin Jones to 2-year deal

The Bears have already found Larry Ogunjobi's replacement in Justin Jones, who's signing a two-year deal with Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

In a cobblestone nook in the West Loop, this mural is to your left and right and above, too

Jason Brammer says he wanted it to feel like a portal to ‘a magical realm that draws the gaze skyward with growing vines and swirling tendrils of gold.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Updated look at Bears receiver depth after Byron Pringle, Equanimeous St. Brown signings

With Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown joining the Bears, here's a look at where Chicago's wide receiver depth stands.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chicago artist raises funds for Ukraine by selling Zelenskiy Lego figures

Joe Trupia of Citizen Brick added his own unique spin to sell toy molotov cocktails and figurines of the Ukrainian president

The Guardian - US

Judge: Defamation suit over ‘whiteface’ comments by Jussie Smollett’s attorney can proceed

CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago ruled Friday that comments made by Jussie Smollett’s attorney on national television three years ago that two Black brothers might have attacked the actor while in “whiteface” could be construed as defamation.

Chicago Tribune

This week in history: Fannie Lou Hamer gives startling depiction of racism in Mississippi

In 1964, the Chicago Daily News ran a series of articles depicting “a state divided by itself,” Mississippi. Writer Nicholas von Hoffman’s interview with activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who died this week in 1977, demonstrated the price she paid fighting for her rights.

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Girl, 9, and man reported missing from Edgewater

Jesenia Jessup and Norman Jessup were last seen leaving Helen C. Pierce School of International Studies at 1423 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. on March 11, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Missing step sisters from Belmont Central are located

Melina Diaz, 13, and Hailey Hernandez, 11, were last seen at their home Wednesday night in the 6300 block of West Melrose Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Patrick Daley Thompson out, who will Mayor Lori Lightfoot appoint for coveted 11th ward opening?

The mayor is expected, by Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting, to reveal her choice amid pressure to name someone who is Asian American.

Chicago Tribune

Willie Wilson’s gas giveaway — traffic jams and all — is latest venture for Chicago businessman, philanthropist and erstwhile candidate

CHICAGO — During a trip to a gas station last week, perennial political candidate Willie Wilson watched the numbers tick up, the cost to fill his gas tank even surprising the wealthy businessman.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Challenge to Jones principal’s Chicago residency bolstered by public records tying him to Missouri

The Local School Council has accused Principal Joseph Powers of breaking CPS residency rules. Records show he votes and owns property and cars in St. Louis — not in Chicago.

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Packers losing WR Equanimeous St. Brown to Chicago Bears

Free agent WR Equanimeous St. Brown, a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 2018, is signing with the rival Bears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brother of Chicago’s Flores twins who helped bring down El Chapo admits hiding millions for them

Armando Flores, whose brothers Pedro Flores and Margarito Flores once were Chicago’s drug kingpins, stashed it under his porch in Texas for them after they surrendered in 2008.

The Independent UK

Jussie Smollett is out of jail, but faces uncertain future

Jussie Smollett walked out of a Chicago jail after serving six days and walked into months, if not years, of uncertainty — from what’s next for his career to whether he’ll eventually be back behind bars

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed, another hurt in Humboldt Park shooting

They were in the 900 block of North St. Louis Avenue about 1:10 p.m. when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: March 17, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Greg Gumbel rings in 50th year in broadcasting with NCAA Tournament

Gumbel, 75, began his career at NBC 5 Chicago in 1973. He’s now in his 24th year as CBS’ lead host of college basketball.

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