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With Monday’s vaccine deadline approaching, a dozen Council members demand no-firing promise from Lightfoot

Three alderpersons argue that Chicago cannot afford to lose even one police officer at a time when homicides, shootings and carjackings continue at a record pace.

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Afternoon Edition: March 11, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett’s lawyers request protective custody for actor in jail

CHICAGO — Thursday evening, his right fist raised in defiance, Jussie Smollett walked out of Judge James Linn’s courtroom and into a monthslong stretch of Cook County custody.

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Jam Productions’ impact on Chicago’s music scene spans 50 years

As a rare independent producer, it’s built an empire by taking risks on booking bands that sometimes became megastars, helping keep Chicago a world-class music city.

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Jam Productions at 50: Jerry Mickelson and Arny Granat’s concert empire made Chicago a key player in the music business

Jam has put on more than 39,000 shows at Chicago clubs, theaters and arenas over the past half century. Its co-founders talk about how they built it and why it’s lasted.

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2022 NFL coaching changes: Chicago Bears

Bears turn to Luke Getsy to run the offense.

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Jam Productions co-founder Jerry Mickelson picks some notable shows over 50 years

He’s secured a fire engine for the manager of the Rolling Stones, introduced rock concerts at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field and more.

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Amazon Gig Deliveryman Gets Shot Multiple Times, Raises Questions Over Amazon's Policies

A carjacker shot an Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) gig deliveryman, multiple times injuring him while delivering packages in Chicago, Bloomberg reports. The victim, George Hunt, insisted Amazon notify the gig drivers in advance about the vicinities they will be delivering to decide if $30 an hour is worth the risk. Amazon instead penalizes drivers…

Benzinga

Buckner says Lightfoot’s personality gets in the way of solving problems

State Rep. Kam Buckner said he will decide after the spring legislative session whether to challenge Lightfoot in the race for Chicago mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Phillips: ‘Let the Little Light Shine,’ the Chicago documentary about race, education, politics and dissent, electrifies True/False Film Fest

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The recent world premiere of a sensationally effective Chicago documentary tore the roof clean off two different theaters at the 2022 True/False Film Festival.

Chicago Tribune

This week in history: Hitler annexes Austria

On March 12, 1938, Austria disappeared off the map as Nazi Germany annexed the country. Here’s how the Chicago Daily News covered the event.

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Kim Foxx says jail sentence for Jussie Smollett might feel ‘like revenge’ as she stands by her office’s early handling of case

CHICAGO – Staunchly defending her office’s handing of the Jussie Smollett case, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said in an exclusive interview with the Tribune late Thursday that the 150-day jail sentence handed down by a judge could be questioned as “revenge” against the actor rather than justice.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago mocked for bizarre new tourism slogan

Locals baffled by campaign that highlights city’s invention of the zipper and washing machine

The Independent UK

Road trip with a dog? Tips for making you both happy

Long before your road trip, give your dog positive associations with the car.

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Celebrate Les Grobstein Day with a bobblehead of ‘The Grobber’

The late Chicago sports-radio icon will be celebrated Friday, which would have been his 70th birthday. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a limited-edition bobblehead in his honor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite fluctuating pandemic pay, stress and fear, some nurses shift gears to stay ‘loyal’ to field

As the coronavirus pandemic enters year three, some nurses opt for jobs that allow more autonomy — such as travel nursing — and offer higher pay, while others choose new gigs in hospitals — for less pay — to try to manage the stress and exhaustion they’ve experienced since 2020.

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Companies tied to Gangster Disciples co-founder Larry Hoover, his family and supporters facing new federal scrutiny

A grand jury in Chicago has subpoenaed records on the businesses in what a source says is an active investigation. The grand jury was formed the same year Hoover began his unsuccessful bid to be released from prison.

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1 killed, 3 wounded in shootings in Chicago Thursday

The fatal shooting occurred in South Shore.

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2 suburban police officers shot at, return fire in Englewood

The officers, from Melrose Park and Maywood, were following a stolen dark-colored SUV in the 5700 block of South Loomis Boulevard when the SUV stopped and people inside opened fire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Racial disparities in police stops are easier to find than to fix

A disturbing new report from Chicago's top government oversight agency offers a painfully familiar conclusion: Blacks are much more likely to be stopped by police and subjected to use of force than any other racial or ethnic group, but evidence for pinning the blame specifically on racial bias remains unclear.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Actor Jussie Smollett Jailed for Staged Attack

US actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to almost five months in prison Thursday after being found guilty of falsely telling police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime in 2019 -- an attack prosecutors said he himself staged. The gay 39-year-old African-American was found guilty in…

The Independent UK

AP source: Chargers acquiring Mack from Bears for 2 picks

Two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the Los Angeles Chargers have found another pass rusher to pair with Joey Bosa: defensive end Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears in exchange for two draft picks

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Baseball is back — though it might never be the same if MLB has its way

CHICAGO — Where were we again?

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Actor Jussie Smollett jailed for 150 days for faking hate crime

The former Empire star was sentenced today in Chicago

Chicago Tribune

‘I am not suicidal!’ Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail beginning immediately, shouts as he is led from court

CHICAGO — Shortly after being ordered into custody to begin serving 150 days in jail on Thursday, actor Jussie Smollett finally started to speak.

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