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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Afternoon Edition: March 24, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago prepares for Ukrainian refugees to ease burden on Warsaw

Since Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war began, 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have poured into Warsaw alone, increasing the population of the Polish capital by 15%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Providence coach Ed Cooley imitates ‘The Last Dance,’ playing Michael Jordan’s quarters game in Chicago before the Sweet 16

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Gun used in South Loop barbershop killing tied to U.S. soldiers accused of trafficking weapons

The victim, Gregory Jackson III, was an associate of popular rapper G Herbo.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which Love Is Blind couples from season two are still together?

The cast of ‘Love Is Blind’ season two have gone through manys ups and downs since cameras stopped rolling

The Independent UK

Daughter of convicted Daley aide picked to replace Patrick Daley Thompson in 11th Ward

United Airlines executive Nicole Lee is the daughter of Gene Lee, deputy chief of staff under former Mayor Richard M. Daley. In 2014, Gene Lee was convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from two Chinatown charities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Move over Chicago and New York City: you aren’t the best cities for pizza, new study says

Detroit is the No. 1 pizza city in America, according to a new ranking from loan company Anytime Estimate.

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Motorists flock to Chicago area gas stations for free fuel

The chance to get free gasoline is fueling a rush to get in line at some four dozen Chicago-area gas stations

The Independent UK

Pamela Anderson says Chicago role came when she ‘really needed’ it as she prepares for Broadway debut

‘The story and my life are so parallel’

The Independent UK

With Tough Games Remaining, Bulls Could Wind Up In Play-In Tournament

With a difficult 10 games to close the season, Moke Hamilton posits that the Bulls may find themselves in the Play-In.

Zenger

Wilson’s 2nd gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility

Willie Wilson have away about $1 million worth of gas Thursday through nearly 50 stations in Chicago and suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pamela Anderson says Broadway debut is the ‘beginning of the rest of my career’

Pamela Anderson says her Broadway debut in Chicago could be the beginning of the rest of her career as she says she has “nothing to lose”.

Evening Standard

3 people shot in Chicago Wednesday

Among the victims was a 17-year-old boy wounded in a drive-by in the 3700 block of West 26th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun Ra Arkestra returns soon in Chicago, a legacy kept alive by a 97-year-old bandmate. ‘His music needs to be heard’

CHICAGO — Patrons of South Side jazz clubs in the 1950s might have noticed something a bit different about pianist Sun Ra’s big band — slowly at first, then all at once. Their sounds became more far-out, the synthy buzz of claviolines and Wurlitzers replacing Ra’s usual uprights. Bit by…

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After two years of empty show floors and hotel rooms, McCormick Place gears up for the return of conventions to Chicago

When the Inspired Home Show returned to McCormick Place earlier this month after a three-year pandemic hiatus, the annual housewares show was the smallest in recent memory, and among the most significant in its 80-year history.

Chicago Tribune

COVID forced a Chicago youth choir from their rehearsal space. For now, the singers call CPD’s 12th District home

CHICAGO -- The voices raised in unison in the community room of the 12th District Chicago Police Department station on a recent Thursday evening belonged to less than a dozen youth singing gospel and R&B songs. It was a scene that may have looked better suited for a church or…

The Independent UK

How 10 largest US metros changed in COVID's 1st full year

In the first full year of the pandemic, the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago metro areas had the greatest population losses in the U.S. U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday says Sunbelt metros like Dallas, Phoenix and Houston had the biggest gains

The Independent UK

In 1st full year of pandemic, biggest metros lost residents

In the first full year of the pandemic, the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago metro areas had the greatest population losses in the nation

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Chicago Sun-Times

Latest news on pandemic death toll, BA.2 variant: sobering, but no need to panic

Nearly 19,000 more people died in Cook County than expected in 2020 and 2021, mostly from COVID but also from other causes. Meanwhile, the “stealth” variant is spreading, but experts say there’s no cause for alarm.

Chicago Tribune

Jonathan Toews ponders his future with Blackhawks after recent trades: ‘It was disheartening’

CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews is sounding more and more like he’s not on board with the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Tribune

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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