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Commentary: The Invest in Kids Act gives minority children access to top-tier schools

On a cold, snowy Saturday morning, a month before the pandemic brought our world to a standstill, I sat in a crowded Catholic school gym in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood along with hundreds of parents and kids, Boy and Girl Scouts, teachers and community leaders.

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Chicago-based lender stymied by state cap on interest rates

Consumer advocates suspect Opportunity Financial, or OppFi, is fighting back against the limit of 36% on loan interest, but the company isn’t discussing its lobbying aims.

Chicago Sun-Times

Saba’s new album, ‘Few Good Things,’ is a return to self

CHICAGO — A lineage of greatness exists within Saba. And it is his family, his creative roots, even the foundation of his great-grandmother’s home, that serves as a source of inspiration in his latest record, “Few Good Things,” released last week. Crafted before and in the midst of the pandemic,…

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Drew Peterson asks judge to vacate murder conviction

A judge is scheduled to consider former Chicago-area police sergeant Drew Peterson’s motion to vacate his 2012 conviction in the murder of his third wife

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EXPLAINER: What will be considered at Drew Peterson hearing?

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

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Little Village arch’s landmark designation gives Adrian Lozano recognition he deserves

With his passing in 2004, Lozano left behind a shared legacy with those of his generation of early Mexican Chicagoans who forever changed the landscape of this city.

Chicago Sun-Times

76ers vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) play against the Chicago Bulls (19-19) at United Center Game Time: 3:30 PM EST on Sunday February 6, 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 23, Chicago Bulls 17 (Q1 02:30) What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin That's the ...

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Syl Johnson, Grammy-nominated Chicago blues artist, dies at 85

Mr. Johnson’s death is the third big loss for the Blues industry in the last eight days and comes less than a week after the death of his brother and fellow musician Jimmy Johnson.

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16-year-old charged with murder, attempted murder of two teens

The teens were allegedly all inside a vehicle making a drug transaction Jan. 29 in the 2300 block of South Sawyer Avenue when the 16-year-old boy fired shots, Chicago police said.

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Paul Sullivan: Lucas Williamson narrates ‘The Loyola Project,’ a new documentary about the 1963 Loyola Ramblers and the fight against racial injustice

CHICAGO — The best documentaries tell you stories you thought you knew and turn them on their head.

Chicago Tribune

3 people killed, 5 teens among 22 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago

The fatal attacks occurred in the South Loop, the Near West Side and in Bronzeville.

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aries into Taurus. Aries (March 21-April 19) The thing to be aware of...

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Teen boy shot in South Chicago

About 11:30 a.m., he was in the 8300 block of South Houston Avenue, when he was shot in the right shoulder.

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Will La Shawn Ford run for Chicago mayor again in 2023?

His supporters may be clamoring, but for Ford, 2023 could be another tall order.

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Chicago outdoors: Dropping antlers, turkey harvest, eagles on dead deer, Sam Snead/golf/hunting/fishing

A buck halfway to dropping his antlers, bald eagles on dead deer, Illinois’ turkey harvest by bowhunters, and Sam Snead on golf, hunting and fishing are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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1 person shot in Chicago Friday

The lone shooting happened in Bronzeville on the South Side.

Chicago Tribune

NHL commissioner says Rocky Wirtz ‘had a moment’ during his town hall outburst, added Blackhawks are ‘committed to doing the right things’

CHICAGO — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was ready to talk about Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, whose emotional outburst during a town hall Wednesday over questions about former Hawks prospect and alleged sexual assault victim Kyle Beach drew international attention and criticism.

Chicago Tribune

Monday trial opening set for Alderman 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.

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Hustle and bustle of Chicago newspapers unchanged despite decades of upheaval

SNEED: As the Sun-Times morphs into a non-profit and merges with WBEZ, I’m reminded that so much has changed about the news business since my career began. But not the competitive spirit to get the news first.

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Corrupt pols say prison doesn’t work, so feds quote judge from 2014 who argued: ‘Impose more severe penalties’

Twice Friday, federal prosecutors in Chicago found themselves quoting U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman as they insisted on prison time for ex-state Rep. Luis Arroyo and ex-Ald. Ricardo Munoz.

Chicago Sun-Times

Our city’s new slogan works

Look at all the press this new slogan, ‘Chicago Not in Chicago,’ is getting, far more than any other slogan in recent memory.

The Independent UK

Chicago activists want federal charges for Jason Van Dyke

Chicago community organizers are vowing to continue protests calling for federal charges against Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer released from a state prison Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 4, 2022

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

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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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