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Shirley Haas, writer, reporter, raconteur, bookstore owner, dead at 97

Her Fiery Clock Face bookstore in Andersonville was a gathering spot for bibliophiles and her annual New Year’s Eve party was an "A-list" event.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke released from prison for murder of Laquan McDonald — to public outcry for him to be back behind bars

Ex-Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released from custody Thursday morning after serving more than three years in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke expected to be released from custody Thursday; Mayor Lori Lightfoot issues statement

CHICAGO — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke is expected to be out of prison Thursday after serving a little more than three years behind bars for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald, a shooting that roiled the city and has left a mixed legacy of reform.

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Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke released from custody after serving 3 1/4 years for murder of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state prison Thursday after serving a little more than three years behind bars for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald, a shooting that roiled the city and has left a mixed legacy of reform.

Chicago Tribune

She spent 4 years in prison for a drug crime that wouldn’t be prosecuted today. Now free, she’s not through paying

CHICAGO — In many ways, life is good for Amy Blobaum. She has a job she loves, is happily married to a Lutheran pastor-to-be and soon will give birth to her second child.

Chicago Tribune

Lake effect snow could add up to 4 inches of snow in Chicago area, day after winter storm buried some places with more than a foot

Cook County was under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. The National Weather Service said accumulations of 1 to 4 inches was possible, especially in the northwestern part of the county.

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Serpentine Pavilion 2022: First look at artist Theaster Gates’s Black Chapel

A bell from a Chicago church will ring out across Kensington Gardens as part of the Serpentine’s latest pavilion.

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‘It’s got great drainage!’ – Theaster Gates on his open-to-the-elements Serpentine pavilion

Inspired by the kilns of Stoke-on-Trent, the Chicago artist’s Black Chapel will host bands, including his own, and also provide ‘a place of quietude’ where even the British weather is welcome

The Guardian - UK

Bulls are still unwilling to trade Patrick Williams

Jake Fischer: From the people I've talked to in Chicago, it's been made very clear to me that they are not going to consider moving (Patrick Williams) unless it's for THE piece, not a piece but THE piece that they think will push them to that ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

UChicago Medicine wants to build $633 million hospital to treat cancer

The new center would create a more seamless experience for patients who now might have to trek from building to building for everything from doctor visits to chemotherapy to scans, health system officials say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kendall Coyne Schofield ready to become the Billie Jean King of her era

Before she was an Olympic hockey gold medalist, before she became the first woman to compete in the NHL's all-star skills contests or was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist, Kendall Coyne Schofield was the Hockey Girl with the Braid.

Los Angeles Times

Chicago’s spring, summer festivals back on track for 2022 — in pre-pandemic size and scope

The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, World Music Festival Chicago and more are all scheduled to return as in-person events this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-cop who killed Black teen leaving prison: Was it justice?

The imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an unfair criminal justice system

The Independent UK

As Van Dyke is freed from prison, keep focus on police reform

The pace of reform has been glacial. If you ask residents of communities who felt most affected by McDonald’s shooting — in particular, the Black community — how much would they say things have changed since the night he was shot?

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Black-owned breweries collaborate in six-week residency

Six Black-owned beer entities will work alongside each other for six weeks starting Tuesday, through a residency program at Haymarket Brewery & Pub, 737 W Randolph St.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Things to do in Chicago Feb. 3-9

Long Grove’s "Cocoa Crawl," Lyric Opera’s "Verdi’s Voices" concert, and a performance by Trinity Irish Dance Company are among the entertainment offerings in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot to death in Golden Gate on Far South Side

The 28-year-old was outside in the 13200 block of South Riverdale Avenue when someone shot him in the head, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Alan Williams is Bears' new defensive coordinator, coming with high praise from his time with Colts

CHICAGO — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has watched Alan Williams in action the last four seasons, impressed with Williams’ ability to teach and lead the team’s secondary.

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Man found shot to death in vehicle in Chatham

The 34-year-old was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his head about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 2, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago has plenty of job opportunities in the construction trades

A recent study funded by the National Association of Home Builders found that most young adults, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, aren’t aware of career opportunities in construction trades.

The Independent UK

Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set free

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paul Millsap an option for Lakers?

The Lakers are searching to find Kent Bazemore a new home after he opened the season as a starter. And while it's believed Paul Millsap would prefer to land in Chicago, having a connection to Bulls lead executive Arturas Karnisovas from their shared ...

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Police Department slow to make reform progress since the shooting of Laquan McDonald and still in need of a cultural change, experts say

CHICAGO — The shooting of Laquan McDonald triggered a momentous police reform effort that spawned a scathing Justice Department report and an extensive consent decree and for the first time added community members directly into Chicago police oversight.

Chicago Sun-Times

10 inches of snow and climbing in parts of Chicago area as winter storm warning remains in effect until evening

Some areas downstate could get more than a foot from the first wave of the storm. The National Weather Service said a second wave on Thursday may not be as severe as first forecast, with snowfall the heaviest south of Interstate 55.

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