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Chicago gas giveaway causes traffic trouble, while entrants ‘burning gas trying to get gas’

CHICAGO — A gas giveaway by entrepreneur and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson caused a headache for some Chicagoans Thursday morning, and not from fuel fumes: Cars reportedly lined up overnight in anticipation of the 7 a.m. start time, causing backups near the preselected gas stations around the city.

Chicago Tribune

Former Chicago sportscaster Siera Santos joins MLB Network

Santos will host MLB Network’s highlight show “Quick Pitch” and appear on “Big Inning,” the whip-around program on MLB.TV.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gas giveaway causes blocks-long traffic jams with prices at the pump soaring: ‘A lot of people are struggling. ... It’s very nice.’

Businessman — and mayoral candidate — Willie Wilson said he donated $200,000 worth of gas in $50 increments at 10 participating stations across Chicago.

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Titans should target Allen Robinson to replace Julio Jones

Allen Robinson would be a great replacement for Julio Jones.

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How one radio interview planted the seeds for the Brandon Marshall trade 10 years ago

The Bears traded for WR Brandon Marshall 10 years ago. See how one radio interview might've played a part in the blockbuster move.

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15 shot, 1 fatally, Wednesday in Chicago

A man was shot to death in the 11900 block of South Lafayette Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

'I can't stop picking at my own skin - my infected leg was almost cut off'

Lauren McKeaney, 35, from Chicago in the US, couldn't understand why her scabbed skin looked so different to other kids when she was a child - but after falling seriously ill as an adult, she learned why

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Atlanta company ‘tried to shame me’ for reporting VP’s use of racial slur on Zoom, Chicago worker says

In a federal EEOC complaint, a South Side woman alleges her employer, Zep, condones discrimination and is retaliating against her for speaking up.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal

Jussie Smollett has been released from jail in Chicago after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of the Black and gay actor's conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack

The Independent UK

Khalil Mack went from ‘bittersweet’ to ‘excited’ as he processed his trade from Bears to Chargers

CHICAGO — In a “strange coincidence,” Khalil Mack was watching the TV show “Bel-Air” with his fiancée and son when he received a call from his agent telling him the Chicago Bears were trading him to the Los Angeles Chargers for 2022 second-round and 2023 sixth-round draft picks.

Chicago Tribune

Jussie Smollett walks out of jail after court orders his release pending appeal of conviction, 150-day sentence

CHICAGO — Convicted actor Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail late Wednesday pending appeal of his conviction and 150-day sentence for staging a hoax hate crime on himself. The actor walked out of Cook County Jail at about 8 p.m. Central time with his lawyers.

Chicago Tribune

Appellate court orders Jussie Smollett released from jail pending appeal of conviction, 150-day sentence

CHICAGO — Convicted actor Jussie Smollett has been ordered released from jail pending appeal of his conviction and 150-day sentence for staging a hoax hate crime on himself.

Chicago Tribune

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 17-23

‘Moulin Rouge,’ a Sparks concert and a Manual Cinema shadow puppet show are among the events to check out in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears RB Darrynton Evans wants former teammate Julio Jones in Chicago

RB Darrynton Evans is already recruiting his former Titans teammate WR Julio Jones to the Bears.

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Catanzara threatens political retribution against three of police union’s strongest City Council supporters

Catanzara wants three former firefighters now on the council — Nick Sposato, Anthony Napolitano and Jim Gardiner — to back Erin Jones, a CPD detective challenging state Sen. Rob Martwick, a favorite of Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress, stop putting barriers in the way of Chicago’s tech biz ecosystem

There’s been a boom in our tech ecosystem, which employs over 100,000 workers. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act would impose sweeping regulatory burdens and upend this growing industry.

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Afternoon Edition: March 16, 2022

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

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Chef Jason Vincent, Kasama restaurant among the Chicago nominations for 2022 James Beard Awards

In the category of best chef Great Lakes, Chicagoans received four of the five nominations.

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Updated look at Bears offensive line depth after Lucas Patrick signing

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

Benzinga

Choice Hotels Launches Extended Stay Brand, Suburban Studios

Choice Hotels International Inc (NYSE:CHH) has rebranded its Suburban Extended Stay Hotel brand to Suburban Studios. Suburban Studios offers several benefits to help developers diversify their portfolios and take advantage of growth opportunities within the highly sought-after extended-stay segment. Choice Hotels currently has more than 70 Suburban Extended Stay properties in its portfolio.…

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS mask-optional policy upheld, for now, by labor board in blow to teachers union

The Illinois Education Labor Relations Board voted 3-2 Wednesday against a preliminary injunction sought by the Chicago Teachers Union.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marilyn Miglin, cosmetics queen, former Home Shopping Network host and wife of slain real estate developer, dead at 83

Mrs. Miglin died Monday in Chicago surrounded by family.

Chicago Sun-Times

City’s tourism promoter gets a new leader

After 25 years at the Chicago Architecture Center, Lynn Osmond will take over Choose Chicago as the agency prepares for a rebound in business and leisure travel.

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Special Olympics sues to halt use of its name by Special Children’s Charities in Chicago

A lawsuit claims Special Children’s Charities wrongly told donors it is a Special Olympics entity. Special Children’s calls the lawsuit “meritless,” “rife with inaccuracies” and “a veiled attempt to tarnish the reputation and good works” it does.

The Independent UK

Chicago Cubs owners The Ricketts Family confirm they will bid to buy Chelsea

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and his family will spearhead a consortium bid for the Blues.

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