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Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most powerful politician in Illinois, to be arraigned Wednesday on federal racketeering charges

CHICAGO — A little over a year ago, Michael Madigan was still clinging to his spot at the apex of the Illinois political power structure, the longest-serving House leader in the nation’s history, head of the Illinois Democratic Party, and controller of all the spoils that went with it.

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Dishin’ on the Dish: Bobonato pasta at Carlucci Chicago

Executive chef Dana Heffernan’s journey through Tuscany in his late 20s inspired most of the menu at the East Loop restaurant.

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1 killed, 2 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

A man was killed and another was seriously wounded in Humboldt Park on the North Side.

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After leaving Kyiv, Ukrainian woman sings on Chicago-based artist’s song to raise funds in support of her homeland: ‘It unites, it inspires, it helps a lot’

The goal is to encourage groups from all over the nation to record their renditions of the tune and send it to the artist so he can add it to the website to help generate more money for the cause.

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Friends of the Parks puts chips on the table in Chicago casino sweepstakes

In a letter to supporters and contributors, Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry made a point-by-point argument for why the plan by casino magnate Neil Bluhm was the best of five competing proposals.

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Chicago teachers ‘pissed off and exhausted’ over mask mandate lifting, but CPS vows to work with union to avoid another work stoppage

CHICAGO — The head of Chicago Public Schools said Tuesday he does not anticipate a teacher work stoppage from the upcoming removal of the districtwide mask mandate, even as the Chicago Teachers Union swiftly vowed to fight the decision.

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Highly rated Chicago high school’s LSC recommends CPS fire its principal

The controversial vote pushes the LSC’s broken relationship with Principal Joseph Powers into further turmoil and threatens to divide one of Chicago’s highest-rated high schools.

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Brace yourself, Chicago Bears fans. Aaron Rodgers is staying put with the Green Bay Packers.

Aaron Rodgers found clarity Tuesday — and reportedly a large mound of new money. The four-time MVP quarterback has decided to continue playing with the Green Bay Packers.

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An early look at the race for mayor of Chicago

The exit of former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan leaves field wide open, and increases the likelihood that a runoff election will again be needed between the top two vote-getters.

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Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines to begin flying out of Chicago, other cities

Chicago's Midway Airport is adding another new airline.

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Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Ice-out, Braidwood hot, LaSalle opens, coho, lakers, river reports

Very good bass fishing at Braidwood Lake, a brief preview before the opener of LaSalle Lake next Tuesday, March 15, the spread of open-water fishing around Chicago, lake trout and coho on southern Lake Michigan, and the return of river reports lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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A union for Chicago school principals sets the stage for more labor strife

While I back the principals having the right to unionize, what happens when they cannot come to an agreement with the district but all other unions have?

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Afternoon Edition: March 8, 2022

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

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Chicago’s top chefs mobilize to host fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees

Tony Priolo, owner of Piccolo Sogno, imagined his wife and daughters hiding in a subway station, like thousands of Ukrainians are doing to escape Russian bombs, and knew he had to do something.

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A Hamptons pastry chef, a new bride and a father who won the green card lottery: The Ukrainians returning home from US to fight for their country

While more than two million refugees have evacuated Ukraine to escape Russia’s violent assault on troops and civilians alike, a growing number of Ukrainians living in the US are making the opposite journey to return to their homes and fight. Rachel Sharp reports

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Budget carrier Avelo to fly between Chicago and East Coast

The upstart low-fare carrier Avelo will introduce a route from Midway to southern Connecticut this spring.

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2 killed, 5 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Monday

A woman was shot to death in the 6700 block of South Jeffery Boulevard when a black sedan pulled up alongside her and someone inside opened fire.

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Pamela Anderson to make Broadway debut in Chicago

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Chicago rapper Ifeanyi Elswith taps into poetry to unleash her wide-ranging style of R&B, soul and hip-hop

CHICAGO — “As an artist, it’s important to stay consistent,” said singer and rapper Ifeanyi Elswith. Elswith has remained consistent, maintaining a love of music since she was a young girl and cultivating her artistry by the time she was a preteen. The results of this can be heard on…

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Ukrainian students at Chicago school try to process Russian invasion: ‘Very sad and distressed’

CHICAGO — Seventh grader Sofiia Bilinska struggled with English when she moved from Ukraine to Chicago two years ago — then she joined the Ukrainian bilingual program at Columbus Elementary School.

Chicago Tribune

In a pandemic, people might know they need food or housing. But how do you help them realize they also need therapy?

CHICAGO — As the pandemic wore on, Kayode Martin felt stuck.

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Illinois' Cook County launches program touted as one of the largest guaranteed income pilots in nation

CHICAGO — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced a $42 million guaranteed income pilot for suburban county residents, which she said will be one plank of an ambitious multiyear plan to tackle racial and economic inequities using federal COVID-19 stimulus funds.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Benjamin Hochman: With high praise from Sister Jean, Loyola’s Williamson shines in MVC tournament in St. Louis

On the day she was born, Chicago’s “Shoeless” Joe Jackson got three hits.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Public Schools to drop mask mandate on March 14; teachers union vows to fight the change without collective bargaining

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will make masks optional for staff and students at schools and on school buses beginning March 14, setting up another showdown with the Chicago Teachers Union over COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood should be national heritage area

A heritage area can be a vibrant economic engine and serve as a living monument to the Great Migration and Chicago’s Black Metropolis that rose in its wake.

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