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Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

Cities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction

The Independent UK

5 Years of Chicago Police Misconduct Cost Taxpayers Almost $400 Million

Repeat offenders accounted for over 40 percent of the hefty cost.

Reason

Anti-Israel Protests Expected At Democratic National Convention In Chicago

Anti-Israel activists prepare for large protests at the DNC in Chicago amidst ongoing conflict, urging VP Harris to denounce violence.

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Danny Parkins Reportedly Joining New FS1 Morning Show

Chicago radio hosts has been filling in lately on the network.

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese Hilariously Tried to Recruit Gabby Williams to Sky After USA-France Game

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese amusingly tried to recruit France's Gabby Williams back to the Sky after USA Basketball defeated the French to win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

Routine audit found school food service director took more than 11,000 cases of wings intended for remote learners

The Guardian - US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Campaign In Chicago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make his presence known in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention for campaign events and interviews.

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Rare Singles by Benjamin Myers review – lost souls at a Scarborough soul weekender

A forgotten Chicago singer strikes up an unlikely bond with a Yorkshire supermarket worker in this deceptively simple tale of human connection

The Guardian - UK

Woman Found Dead In Chicago Airport Baggage Claim Area

Tragic incident at O'Hare Airport: Woman found dead in baggage claim area, ruled as suicide by asphyxiation. Investigation ongoing.

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Woman From North Carolina Found Dead At Chicago Airport

Tragic incident at O'Hare Airport: Virginia Christine Vinton found dead in baggage conveyor belt.

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Second thoughts about gunshot detectors

Studies on technology that alerts police to gunfire have found it has little impact on shootings or prosecutions

Salon

“I saw it on the wall in a store in Chicago and thought it looked interesting, as it was so distressed to look like his old guitar”: Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell on why he opted for a guitar legend’s signature model as his “workhorse” instrument

Alongside two Fender Mustangs, the relic’d model is one of the main guitars that features on the band’s upcoming album, Romance

Guitar World

Pro-Israel Group Denied Permit To March Near DNC

Israeli-American Council faces permit issues in Chicago near Democratic National Convention, expressing frustration over perceived favoritism.

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‘Poopgate’: Chicago marks 20 years since disgusting Dave Matthews Band incident

‘I’ll apologize for that as long as I have to,’ said the singer-songwriter in 2009

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Woman dies after becoming trapped in baggage claim equipment at Chicago O’Hare airport

The woman was found unresponsive and died at the scene

Motor1

Middle America Is Littered With Abandoned Race Tracks. This Is Their Story

We took a Porsche Boxster to Lynndale Farms, Meadowdale Raceway, and Wilmot Hills. Although they haven’t held races in more than a half-century, there's still life here.

Sports Illustrated

Canadian Lineman Steals Bears Rookie Talent Show By Losing Pants

The Chicago Bears are the subject of the latest season of Hard Knocks. In the first episode viewers met a number of new players including undrafted rookie offen

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online and on TV

With the historic NFL side the subject of the latest season, here's how to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online and from anywhere.

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Sports Illustrated

The Chicago White Sox Are Even Worse Than You Thought

The White Sox have lost 20 games in a row, and that doesn't tell the whole story.

Fortune

Chicago Fed president says if jobs, inflation, or ‘financial stability’ worsen, the Fed will ‘fix it’

“It’s the market’s job to react and the Fed’s job to act.” said Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee. “And one of those moves with a lot more volatility than the other.”

Reason

Brickbat: Double Dip

For the past year, New York City-based political strategy firm Mercury Public Affairs has lobbied Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on economic and labor issues. And beginning in 2024, it has also consulted for his political fund. According to the Chicago Tribune, there are no state or city ethics rules that…

The Independent UK

White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 years

The woeful Chicago White Sox have lost their 20th consecutive game, the majors’ longest skid in 36 years and one short of the American League record, as Chris Flexen was chased early in a 13-7 defeat against the Minnesota Twins

The Conversation

What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for the world – and where she differs from Joe Biden

Now that US Vice President Kamala Harris has sewn up the Democratic presidential nomination, she has a busy few weeks ahead of her. After she announces her vice-presidential running mate, the pair will campaign in seven swing states in four days. Then comes the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, starting…

Salon

Harris secures Democratic nomination

Speaking to supporters, the vice president said she was looking forward to celebrating later this month in Chicago

Sports Illustrated

Stunning Drone Shot of Chicago Shows Why Wrigley Field Is One of a Kind

The scenery is part of the reason why Wrigley is one of the top MLB destinations year after year.

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