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4 free agents from the Bears that could fit in new-look Seahawks defense

Now, let's examine some potential additions from Chicago's defense that might fit this vision.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 4, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

As ‘Wayne’s World’ turns 30, here’s the who, what, where and NO WAY of a very silly hit

While it’s set in Aurora, the ‘SNL’ spinoff movie was made in California — except for some shots of kitschy landmarks all over the Chicago area.

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On Jason Van Dyke case, why is U.S. attorney’s office silent on civil rights charges?

The ex-Chicago cop’s early release from prison after his murder conviction for killing Laquan McDonald puts the spotlight on federal prosecutors over calls for such charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

These are some of the faces of homelessness in Chicago, captured by Jeffrey Wolin

The retired Indiana University photography professor trained his lens on Chicago’s homeless. His new book reveals a side of homelessness that’s often hidden.

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: Alpha Suffrage Club gets to work

The club, co-founded by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, launched in Chicago in 1913 to fight for Black women’s suffrage. Here’s a look at the club in its early days.

Chicago Sun-Times

Activists arrested at federal building after release of police officer who killed Laquan McDonald

Jason van Dyke served less than half his sentence for shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times

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Drew Peterson gets another chance to fight murder conviction

Former suburban Chicago police Sgt. Drew Peterson is getting another chance to ask a judge to vacate his 2012 conviction in the murder of his third wife

The Independent UK

Trial imminent for Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, the only Daley to face federal charges

CHICAGO — The list of political heavyweights to face criminal prosecution at Chicago’s federal courthouse is dismally long and peppered with names such as Ryan, Blagojevich, Cellini, Vrdolyak, and Burke.

Chicago Tribune

Will Glenbard West spoil Amari Bailey’s homecoming?

On the surface, Amari Bailey is all Los Angeles. But "home" still means Chicago to Bailey.

Chicago Sun-Times

Saba: Few Good Things review – rapper ponders a half full glass

While his previous album was a melancholic paean, this record sees the Chicago MC appreciate what he has

The Guardian - UK

1 killed, 3 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Thursday

The fatal attack occurred in Roseland on the Far South Side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 3:30 to 9 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today you might talk to...

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Protesters raise voices in Chicago Loop after ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, convicted in shooting of Laquan McDonald, leaves prison

CHICAGO — Just after midnight Thursday, as the wind blew whirls of snow around a remote downstate prison, one of Illinois’ highest-profile prisoners walked out of custody under the cover of darkness.

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"Chicago Not in Chicago," the city’s latest tourism campaign, is a dud

The campaign advertises our city by showing others. It’s a wrongheaded approach will accomplish very little, if anything at all.

Chicago Sun-Times

Iman Shumpert comes home with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ tour, fond high school memories

The current ‘DWTS’ champ and his pro partner Daniella Karagach perform Sunday night in Rosemont as part of the show’s live tour.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protesters arrested calling for federal charges against Van Dyke: ‘We’re gonna shut down the entire city of Chicago’

The protesters who were detained were among a larger group who delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demanding federal civil rights charges against the former officer, who was released from state custody hours earlier.

Chicago Tribune

Pasó 4 años en prisión por un delito que hoy no sería procesado. Ahora libre, ella no termina de pagar

CHICAGO— En muchos sentidos, la vida es buena para Amy Blobaum. Tiene un trabajo que le encanta, está felizmente casada con un futuro pastor luterano y pronto dará a luz a su segundo hijo.

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Unreliable Speed Cameras Line Government Pockets

Someone should tell Pete Buttigieg that local governments use speed cameras more for revenue than for safety.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks may soon face 3 new lawsuits relating to sexual assault cover-up

Former Hawks coach Paul Vincent, a former Hawks black aces player and a former Miami (Ohio) University student are all preparing to file lawsuits against the Hawks, a Chicago attorney said Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shrunken Taste tied to arts equity, lower drain on police resources, top city official says

Taste of Chicago once lasted 10 days, including the July 4th weekend. But with hundreds of CPD vacancies, it’s hard to justify a long summer showcase that requires taking police officers from neighborhood districts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 3, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Pilsen man admits he set fire to a CPD vehicle while wearing Joker mask during 2020 riots

A magistrate judge found that video of the incident "is indeed quite damning," and wrote that Timothy O’Donnell also "self-reported that he has gone by the name ‘The Riddler’ in the past."

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Presumed Innocent’ goes to court again in eight-part Apple TV+ series

TV’s legal specialist David E. Kelley tackles a new adaptation of Scott Turow’s classic novel about a Chicago prosecutor accused of murder.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another Chicago winter hazard: Frozen sewage hinders COVID monitoring

Chicago health officials trying to spot early signs of virus outbreaks in the community say the cold temps have hindered sampling efforts.

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