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Paul Sullivan: Bulls’ rivalry with defending champion Bucks has chance to blossom for first time in years

MILWAUKEE — Fans seldom have had any problem getting up for a Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game, and the Milwaukee Brewers have developed into one of the Cubs’ biggest rivals over the last decade.

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Paul Sullivan: Bulls’ rivalry with defending champion Bucks has chance to blossom for first time in years

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El Rukn general at center of bizarre Libyan terror plot to be released from prison

CHICAGO — A former general in Chicago’s infamous El Rukn street gang who was at the center of a stunning plot with Libya to commit terrorist acts in exchange for cash has been ordered released from federal prison due to a terminal illness.

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Afternoon Edition: Jan. 21, 2022

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

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Woman in botched police raid: Money won't 'right this wrong'

A Black woman who settled with the city of Chicago for nearly $3 million after she was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home says “there’s no amount of money that will right this wrong.”

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Photographer Steve Schapiro, whose photos captured civil rights, arts ‘time capsules,’ dead at 87

Actor Gary Oldman says his photos of MLK, David Bowie, others ‘capture a certain moment in time . . . He was an angel of a man.’

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Why I spent my birthday sleeping on a cold Chicago rooftop

I was there because of Pastor Corey Brooks, who called on CEOs to join him camping out to bring attention to disinvested communities.

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Denzel Valentine joining Celtics’ G League team

Jay King: Denzel Valentine is joining the Maine Celtics, per sources. The NBA veteran, who began his career in Chicago, has played 22 games for the Cavaliers and two games for the Jazz this season. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on ...

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Mayoral allies call off confirmation vote on new COPA chief to avoid embarassing defeat

Public Safety Committee Chairman Chris Taliaferro (29th) made the decision after it was clear that Andrea Kersten’s nomination did not have the votes. Kersten has been under fire for recommending a three-day suspension for slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French.

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Take a look at Schurz High School’s historic murals, restored after leaks, damage

Painted more than 80 years ago, the paintings on the ceiling and walls of the Northwest Side school’s library showcase, among other things, the ‘spirit’ of Chicago.

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Doctors successfully separate conjoined Chicago twins in ‘superhero’ procedure

’Dr. Holly Hedrick is our Wonder Woman and we want her to be funded to help a whole lot more people,’ twins’ father says

The Independent UK

This week in history: 3 famous Chicagoans, 1 birthday

What do Al Capone, Muhammad Ali and Michelle Obama have in common? Though not all born here, these notable Chicagoans share a birthday.

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Suburbs, warmer cities step up efforts to lure cops away from Chicago

Some Chicago officers want to get away from a demoralized police department. Now, the law also lets them transfer up to 5 years of service to suburban pension plans.

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Projects with Madigan ties went to the front of the line for massive Rebuild Illinois initiative

The $45 billion statewide capital plan includes nearly $4 billion in projects added by a handful of the state’s most powerful politicians, including the former House speaker.

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2 people killed, 3 wounded in shootings in Chicago Thursday

Two men were killed in attacks in Austin on the West Side and Auburn Gresham on the South Side.

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Fraudulent ‘pop-up’ COVID testing centers are rampant. Here are 8 tips to help protect against phony clinics and testing scams

CHICAGO -- Tricia Poreda recently walked inside a COVID-19 testing center on Chicago's Northwest Side and was immediately appalled by the facility’s lack of basic health and safety protocols.

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Commentary: Superbugs are coming. The US needs to spur the development of new antimicrobials

Chicago is one of a handful of American cities where a deadly fungal infection, Candida auris, has been spreading rapidly.

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Year of Chicago Dance to be celebrated across the city in 2022

The celebration will incorporate public dance performances, social dancing, dance-related special events, and informational programming at dozens of local venues.

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Doomsday Clock’s hands remain at 100 seconds to midnight

CHICAGO — Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that the United States and Russia are trading versions of I-dare-you over Ukraine, the announcement Thursday that the Doomsday Clock’s hands won’t move this year could be seen as a hopeful sign.

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Witness tried to save retired Chicago police officer struck by hit-and-run driver in Edison Park

Richard Haljean was pronounced dead after he was taken by ambulance to Resurrection Hospital, according to police. He was 57.

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U. of I. hikes tuition, housing costs for 2022-23

The increase for incoming freshmen is the second at the university within the past eight years.

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Bears have options outside of their box

History shows that bold or unorthodox — and sometimes unpopular — moves win championships in Chicago. Maybe the Bears should heed that in search of their next general manager and coach.

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Where The Bulls Should Turn With Lonzo Ball Getting Knee Surgery

Bryan Fonseca weighs the Bulls' options with the news of Lonzo Ball having to miss time due to knee surgery.

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Another $14 million settlement tied to Burge torture era

Corey Batchelor and Kevin Bailey were teenagers when they were beaten into confessing to a murder they did not commit after being tortured by detectives trained by disgraced Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Les Grobstein’s death resonated so much because of his unique legacy in Chicago sports

CHICAGO — Les Grobstein’s death Sunday at age 69 created a flood of “Grobber” stories from his family, friends and radio colleagues.

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