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A young crypto billionaire's political agenda goes well beyond pandemic preparedness

In May, an eccentric 30-year-old cryptocurrency billionaire named Sam Bankman-Fried made a startling proclamation. In a podcast interview, Bankman-Fried said he would spend as much as $1 billion of his estimated $12.8-billion fortune on American politics by the 2024 election, joining the ranks of megadonors such as George Soros and…

Los Angeles Times

As Sue Bird calls it a career, Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’

CHICAGO — Lake County, Ill., native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see Sue Bird playing basketball.

Chicago Tribune

Patrick Reusse: Turner’s lasting legacy came from mentoring youth in Minneapolis

Ben Johnson still has the trophy earned in the early 1990s. It came from the Clyde Turner Basketball Education Development camp that was an annual summer event in south Minneapolis.

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Democrats stand ground against GOP immigration amendments - Roll Call

Senate Democrats stuck together in floor votes over the weekend to stop immigration-related amendments to their budget reconciliation bill.

Roll Call

Rescheduled drag show goes off without a hitch at Illinois bakery that was vandalized

LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. — As Corrina Sac set up tables and chairs in UpRising Bakery and Cafe on Sunday morning, she said she was excited to finally be holding the family-friendly drag show that was canceled twice after harassment, vandalism and a zoning issue.

Chicago Tribune

A year after Officer Ella French was killed during a traffic stop, Lightfoot and Pritzker join police officials to honor her memory

“Right here and right now, we take this day back,” Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said during the ceremony at police headquarters. “We honor Officer French, who lived, and lift up the lives she touched.”

Chicago Sun-Times

In Waukegan, Planned Parenthood of Illinois abortion clinic now draws patients and help from Wisconsin

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, abortion providers from Wisconsin are making two-hour treks each way to help provide access to patients from their home state.

Chicago Sun-Times

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How colleges are preparing for a new public health threat: monkeypox

The risk of contracting monkeypox is still low in the U.S., but colleges are already seeing cases.

WEKU

Congress’ softball team vows to get win after straight losses since 2016

Last year, the contest got away from Congress’ rookie-heavy softball squad, but this time will be different, players say.

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Man accused of killing 7 people at July Fourth parade in Illinois pleads not guilty

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Man accused of killing 7 people at July Fourth parade in Illinois pleads not guilty

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Attorneys for Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment in Lake County Circuit Court on Wednesday after a grand jury indicted him on 117 felony counts for the July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park that killed seven people and wounded…

Chicago Tribune

Takeaways from inside the courtroom as accused Highland Park July 4 massacre gunman pleads not guilty

The hearing lasted some eight minutes, about seven minutes longer than it took a gunman to kill seven people and wound 48 others at the July 4 Highland Park parade.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in Indiana car crash

Two of her staffers were also killed in the crash.

Axios

Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

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How impeachment Republicans have fared in their primaries

At least six of the ten House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment last year will not return next Congress.

Chicago Tribune

Man accused of killing 7 people at July Fourth parade in Illinois pleads not guilty

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Attorneys for Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment in Lake County Circuit Court Wednesday after a grand jury indicted him on 117 felony counts for the July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, that killed seven people and wounded…

Chicago Sun-Times

Greg Norman says Tiger Woods turned down LIV Golf’s $700 million-$800 million offer

Woods has been opposed to LIV Golf since late last year, and he delivered his strongest comments at the British Open when he said players who took the money funded by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund had “turned their back” on the PGA Tour that made them famous.

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Bill to declaw ‘big cat’ breeders heading to the Senate

The Senate is expected to take up and approve a House-passed bill that would restrict the breeding or possession of “big cats,” including tigers, lions, jaguars and cougars, and limit ownership of the animals to zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, veterinarians and universities.

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Congress must pass these gun violence prevention bills, now

Aside from being necessary to save lives and supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans, what each of these bills have in common is that they will not become law without the Senate stepping up to do its job.

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Bill to declaw 'big cat' breeders heading to the Senate - Roll Call

The Senate is expected to take up a bill that would restrict the breeding or possession of “big cats,” including tigers and lions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Keep working to transform the Chicago River’s South Branch

A new $1 million in federal funding will help restore habitat, including along Bubbly Creek.

France 24

US House of Representatives passes bill banning certain semi-automatic guns

The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Is Not Getting Traded

By this time next week, it will all be over. We’ll know which teams acquired starting pitchers Luis Castillo, José Quintana and Noah Syndergaard. We’ll see where the Cubs sent All-Star catcher Willson Contreras and closer David Robertson, and if they dealt All-Star outfielder Ian Happ. ...

Sports Illustrated

Sen. Durbin Releases Statement Following Manfred’s Letter

The Majority Whip said the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing about MLB’s antitrust exemption and its impact on the minor leagues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: This week’s can’t miss photos

Music strikes a chord with Chicago as visits from Chris Stapleton and Roger Waters, along with the start of Lollapalooza, fill the air.

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