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Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton among mourners honoring legendary DJ Pervis Spann, ‘The Blues Man’

Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and Father Michael Pfleger were just some of the notable speakers to honor the former WVON disc jockey at his funeral Wednesday.

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CPS says COVID-19 quarantine policy to continue as some parents call for return ‘to normal before it’s too late’

Chicago Public Schools will continue to direct students who contract COVID-19 and unvaccinated students exposed to the virus to temporarily stay home, leaders said Wednesday as a group of parents called on the district to end its contact tracing and quarantine policies.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 24-30

The return of ‘Six,’ the World Comedy Expo, a Terence Blanchard performance and a tribute to Ukrainian cinema are among the events to check out in the week ahead.

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Chris Olave says ‘it would be huge’ to possibly play with Justin Fields again

Bears fans are dreaming of a Justin Fields-Chris Olave connection in Chicago. And it sounds like Olave has that same dream.

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Updated look at Bears offensive line depth after Dakota Dozier signing

With Dakota Dozier joining the Bears, here's a look at where Chicago's offensive line depth stands.

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When Sun-Times didn’t hire Madeleine Albright, it changed her life; editor called her ‘honey’

A rebuff by a top editor at the Sun-Times was a turning point in the life of Albright, who became the first female Secretary of State when President Bill Clinton tapped her for the post.

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FBI seeking Chicago area man who allegedly sprayed officer in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The man, who likely lives in the Chicago area, sprayed a federal officer and smashed the Capitol’s windows with a police-style baton, the FBI said.

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Casino will hurt, not help, Chicago

Casinos are regressive institutions that extract wealth from those who can’t afford it, funding the government on their backs and enriching big corporations.

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Afternoon Edition: March 23, 2022

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

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Better late than never, Chicago City Council enters electronic voting age

The Illinois General Assembly has done it for years. On Wednesday, the City Council debuted electronic voting, with IPads at each alderperson’s seat and three video boards behind the mayor’s rostrum to display each vote.

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Saint Anthony Hospital employee charged with sexually abusing patients

Chicago police are seeking more information about other possible victims.

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Pamela Anderson feels ‘great’ ahead of Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’: ‘You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try it’

NEW YORK — Pamela Anderson is ready to take center stage.

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Cresco agrees to buy Columbia Care in all-stock cannabis merger valued at $2 billion

Chicago-based Cresco Labs, one of the largest publicly traded cannabis companies in the U.S., may get a lot bigger after announcing its proposed acquisition Wednesday of Columbia Care in an all-stock merger valued at about $2 billion.

Chicago Tribune

‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ set for debut in Chicago

The exhibition will feature a variety of multidimensional spaces that navigate the life and career of the iconic musicmaker.

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Trailblazing Chicago Judge Ann Williams to testify at Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearing

Williams’ storied career as a federal judge speaks volumes as the Senate considers Jackson, who, if confirmed, will be the first Black female on the Supreme Court.

Chicago Tribune

‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ debuts in Chicago soon

CHICAGO — Prince will be at the center of a new walk-through attraction in Chicago, opening soon on Michigan Avenue. “Prince: The Immersive Experience” will have its world premiere June 9, according to an announcement Wednesday, put on by Superfly in partnership with the Prince Estate.

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Lightfoot accused of ‘stacking the deck’ on Chicago casino committee

After cutting the list of potential sites to three, Lightfoot rammed through a resolution creating a special committee led by Zoning Committee Chairman Tom Tunney (44th) with soup-to-nuts jurisdiction over “all matters within the jurisdiction of the City related to the establishment of the casino.”

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Chicago’s Cresco Labs to become nation’s largest weed firm with planned $2B takeover

Cresco Labs announced plans Wednesday to take over Manhattan-based Columbia Care, marking the latest high-profile consolidation affecting Illinois’ booming cannabis business.

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Former Titans FB Khari Blasingame signs with Bears

After spending part of three seasons as Derrick Henry's lead blocker, former Tennessee Titans fullback Khari Blasingame has signed a one-year with the Chicago Bears.

Evening Standard

Ricketts family bid for Chelsea backed by prominent Muslim leader in Chicago amid furious fan backlash

The Ricketts family remain determined to buy out Roman Abramovich and today issued a passionate response to the backlash from Chelsea fans.

The Independent UK

Cubs owners denounce racism after backlash over Chelsea bid

The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their anti-racism credentials after a backlash in England about offensive comments by the Ricketts family patriarch

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Ricketts family push on with Chelsea takeover plans despite social media backlash

The Chicago Cubs owners are in London to meet with stakeholders as statement seeks to create distance from previous comments made by patriarch

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Chicago police officer injured after crashing into tree in Austin

The officer driving was taken to the hospital in good condition.

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Nearly 19,000 more deaths in Cook County: The pandemic’s toll, two years in

An analysis shows since the first COVID death in 2020, Cook County has seen thousands of deaths beyond what would be expected — the equivalent of a plane crash every two weeks — and it’s not all from the virus.

Chicago Tribune

Amazon’s bookstore in Chicago is closing — ‘Boo-hoo’ and don’t let the algorithms hit you on the way out

CHICAGO — As I left Amazon Books on Southport Avenue for the last time — it’s closing March 19, after sitting there for five years, cold and vague, an enigmatic cultural artifact, never loved, requested or wished for — I stood on the sidewalk, took notes, and a woman in…

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