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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.

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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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Peak may be over, but pain is not: Illinois suffers third-worst daily COVID death toll of pandemic as Omicron surge slows

While cases and hospitalizations are falling, Illinois is still losing 109 lives on average each day. About 14 of every 109 live in the city, the vast majority unvaccinated. "Let me be very clear: There are still more than 200 Chicagoans being newly admitted [to hospitals] every day with COVID-19,"…

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Afternoon Edition: Jan. 20, 2022

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

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Lightfoot condemned as ‘name-calling ... bad boss’ who can’t get along with anybody — not just CTU

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates wouldn’t say if she’ll challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom she has said is on a "kamikaze mission to destroy" Chicago Public Schools. But she offered a blistering critique of Lightfoot’s tenure.

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Doomsday Clock’s hands remain at 100 seconds to midnight

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Chicago police command staff carry just as much blame as their leader

Instead of owning these failures and finally upholding the oath they freely took by working to correct them, these high-ranking officials shift the blame upstairs to Supt. Brown.

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2nd annual Chicago sports broadcast media power rankings

The categories for consideration are appeal, quality, longevity and personal preference, though some weigh more heavily depending on the individual.

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Diamond DeShields’ future with the Sky is in question

Deshields’ free agency status is fluid right now. Her agent, Mike Cound said DeShields has taken meetings with half the league via zoom and has narrowed it down to three serious contenders as of Thursday.

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Chicago ranks 3rd in US in deaths and health costs related to diesel pollution, analysis shows

CHICAGO — People around the world breathed cleaner air after the economy ground to a halt during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Es casi como una carta de amor': Médico de la UCI pinta para sus colegas que tratan a pacientes con covid

CHICAGO -- Todas las mañanas, el Dr. Justin Fiala viaja en un autobús de la CTA a lo largo de Lake Shore Drive y se siente como ir a la batalla. Antes de la pandemia, subirse a un autobús era solo un viaje al trabajo. Él y otros habitantes de…

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How to get free N95 masks from the government starting this week

Pharmacies in Chicago and the suburbs that will have them include Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Costco, A Walgreens spokesperson said Friday they’ll be available ‘at select Walgreens locations nationwide while supplies last.’

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Team USA reveals Winter Olympics opening ceremony uniforms

Bobsledder and Chicago native Aja Evans modeled the new Ralph Lauren designs.

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Top editorial staff leaving A.V. Club entertainment site after refusing to relocate from Chicago to new offices in LA

Top editorial staff at the Chicago-based A.V. Club, a sister publication to The Onion, are exiting the entertainment website en masse after refusing a mandatory relocation to new offices in Los Angeles.

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Lonzo Ball has small meniscus tear, could be out several weeks

Shams Charania: Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Shams ...

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7 people wounded by gunfire in Chicago Wednesday

A 35-year-old man was critically wounded about 6 p.m. in the 4000 block of West Belden Street, police said.

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Pat Brickhouse, who fought to preserve legacy of her husband, legendary Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse, dies

"She just adored Jack and loved their connection to the Cubs and was very protective of his legacy," recalled former Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker.

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Man stabbed during argument on CTA train in Chatham

The attack occurred about 10:40 p.m. near the first block of West 79th Street, Chicago police said.

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‘Thorough, diligent and exhaustive’: Inside Bears’ search for new coach and GM — and why the ever-growing candidate list could be a concern

CHICAGO — Let’s get something out of the way up front. The Chicago Bears are not playing musical chairs in their searches for a new general manager and head coach. There are enough impressive candidates available for both roles. The hunt need not be guided by suffocating deadline pressure.

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What would 3 star tenor saxophonists sound like on the same record? A Chicago label wondered the same thing

CHICAGO — If its title didn’t already tip you off, “Tenor Time” — out on jazz label AFAR Music this Friday — declares what it’s all about from the very first track. An uptempo rhythm section, flavored with sly chromaticism by pianist and AFAR founder and owner Richard D. Johnson,…

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