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Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction

Actor Jussie Smollett is scheduled to return to court in Chicago to learn if a judge will order him locked up for his conviction of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he orchestrated or allow him to remain free

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Writing a new chapter for Avalon Regal and Congress theaters

Redevelopment plans for the Congress and Avalon Regal theaters represent a big change in Chicago’s attitude toward its classic old theaters.

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Chicagoan unites with uncle, aunt who left Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, plans to help more people

Jackie Birov, of Wicker Park, didn’t want to stop at just helping family. She’s been able to assist at least six other people in leaving the Ukraine over the last week — and she’s not done yet.

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61-year-old man shot to death in Grand Crossing

He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

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Search for Chicago’s next inspector general is down to two

One finalist is Deborah Witzburg, former deputy inspector general for public safety. But Witzburg was chosen by and worked closely with former Inspector General Joe Ferguson, with whom the mayor clashed repeatedly.

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Salvation Army accused of paying far below minimum wage to store workers in its rehabilitation programs

Michael Clancy, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, claims his starting wage at The Salvations Army’s adult rehabilitation center, 506 N. Desplaines St. in Chicago, was $1 per week.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 10-16

The St. Patrick’s Day parades, Bad Bunny in concert, and Black Ensemble Theater’s “It’s Just Like Coming to Church (Welcome to the Church of YOU)” are among the events to check out in the week ahead.

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4 killed when when SUV hits freight train in Chicago suburb, officials say

CHICAGO — Four people from the Chicago area who were found dead in an SUV that burst into flames after the vehicle hit a freight train early Wednesday in south suburban Phoenix have been identified, officials said.

Chicago Tribune

Former Illinois speaker pleads not guilty to federal racketeering charges

CHICAGO — In his nearly four decades atop Illinois’ political power structure, former House Speaker Michael Madigan was well-known for his aversion to talking on the phone.

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Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett will be sentenced Thursday for staging an anti-gay, racist attack on himself and then lying to Chicago police about it

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Chicago’s top cop says he made decision to pull officers from street after heroin bust involving internal affairs chief’s car

Supt. David Brown on Wednesday said the cops were moved from their normal assignments ‘until we fully understand the conduct of every officer involved.’

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En una pandemia, la gente sabe que necesita comida o vivienda. Pero, ¿cómo ayudarlos a darse cuenta de que también necesitan terapia?

CHICAGO— A medida que avanzaba la pandemia, Kayode Martin se sentía atascado.

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Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are cleared for contact drills, putting their Bulls returns close

CHICAGO — Injured Chicago Bulls players Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams could resume contact drills Friday, preparing both players for potential returns at the end of the month.

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Four people killed when freight train smashes into SUV at Chicago rail crossing

Rail gate was down and functional, officials say

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DeMar DeRozan was on his way to meet with Clippers before signing with Bulls

Serge Ibaka: "The Clippers were on their way to meet you to sign. And then I heard you canceled the meeting and you signed with the Chicago Bulls. What happened bro? Before you answer the question, the last 2 years, you was the one, you be saying, I ...

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Afternoon Edition: March 9, 2022

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

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‘Power Book IV: Force,’ the hit Starz series shot in Chicago, renewed for Season Two

Starz CEO says ‘it was clear’ from premiere’s high ratings that fans want to see more of Tommy Egan.

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Judge gives 18 months in prison to ‘Uncle Mick,’ who feds say ran massive Chicago-area gambling ring

Vincent DelGiudice’s sentencing comes near the end of a case that prosecutors said involved roughly 1,000 gamblers and millions of dollars. It also got the attention of the White House when then-President Donald Trump pardoned Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher.

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Promontory Point makes Preservation Chicago’s annual ‘most endangered’ list

“Today, the historic revetment at Promontory Point is all that is left of a once eight-mile-long stretch of beautiful limestone transitions between nature and the city,” Preservation Chicago said.

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Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

Jussie Smollett is returning to a Chicago courtroom for sentencing with just two questions hanging over his head: Will he admit that he lied about a racist homophobic attack and will a judge send him to jail

Chicago Tribune

Jussie Smollett saga could end this week with his sentencing, as actor’s supporters write letters seeking leniency

CHICAGO — After three years of twists and turns, Jussie Smollett’s roller-coaster criminal case could finally come to an end Thursday when the actor is scheduled to be sentenced for staging a hoax hate crime on himself, barring a long-shot bid to get his conviction thrown out.

Chicago Tribune

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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