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Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%

The salary of Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gone up since Mayor Richard M. Daley held the job in 2005. Also on Wednesday, the council approved a resolution of support for the Jewish community, citing recent antisemitic comments by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Phillies describe Bryce Harper in one word after he calls his shot and wins the NLCS

It wasn’t exactly Yankees icon Babe Ruth pointing two fingers to Wrigley Field’s center-field wall, then belting a homer on the next pitch in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series to shut up hectoring Cubs players, but it was as close as we’ll get in these gentler days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Joe Maddon isn't trying to 'vilify' Angels in new book: 'There was no attack anywhere'

Joe Maddon still wants to be a major league manager. He's said as much out loud, as well as in the closing pages of his new book, "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life," written by Tom Verducci, which was released Oct. 11.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 24, 2022

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ named 2022 Gold Glove finalist

Happ was the only Cub named a finalist this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Sad-sack Packers still a whole lot better than the Bears

But Bears fan can still take solace that things aren’t all rosy in Green Bay

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022

Poll shows voters against public cash for Bears stadium, a look at Field Museum’s new exhibit and more in your Chicago news roundup

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022

Cubs reduce season ticket prices 5.1% for 2023

All season ticket sections will see lower prices for next year, reduced anywhere from 2.7% to 6.7%.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022

Talking stats and balls with Joe Maddon

Former Cubs skipper fears that overreliance on analytics is watering down a manager’s influence

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2022

10 things we learned about the Chicago Cubs in 2022, including Ian Happ’s best all-around season and the need for more star power — and some thump

The Chicago Cubs do not want the last two years to be part of a trend in the wrong direction.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 18, 2022

Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go?

After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022