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Downstate Republican Darren Bailey’s tax returns show years of feast — and famine — on the farm

Bailey’s campaign released five years of tax returns — reversing an earlier decision to keep them private. A day after winning the GOP primary, the downstate farmer told the Sun-Times he would not be releasing any of his returns.

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Cubs call up Jared Young, put Rafael Ortega on 60-day IL

Cubs notes: Frank Schwindel said he’s “probably” out for the season.

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Former R. Kelly business manager Derrel McDavid acquitted on all counts

McDavid testified that he followed lawyers’ advice as he helped coordinate payoffs ahead of Kelly’s 2008 child porn trial — payments federal prosecutors alleged was hush money.

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Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can’t be seen as political

Speaking at Northwestern Law School, Kagan said the Supreme Court’s legitimacy can be questioned if it is seen as “spoiling for trouble.”

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Justin Fields bounced back — but now he needs a complete game

As the Bears spend the season searching for signs that Fields can be their quarterback for the next decade, they want to see steady play to go with his flashes of athletic brilliance. Fields had good drives, quarters, and halves last season. His ability to turn the page at halftime…

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R. Kelly verdict: Singer guilty in federal trial in Chicago, bringing closure to decadeslong legal saga

It took 11 hours for jurors in the R&B star’s trial to reach their decision, finding Kelly guilty on six of 13 counts.

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Security detail for Harvey mayor opens fire while responding to possible robbery on North Side.

It was unknown whether anyone was struck by gunfire.

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Bailey visits South Side mass shooting scene: ‘It breaks my heart ... to see what’s happening across Chicago’

“Those affected by the senseless shootings in Washington Park, Garfield Park and the families of the more than 500 people ... killed in Chicago this year — I want you to know that I am fighting to end this bloodshed,” the Illinois GOP candidate for governor said. But dozens of…

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Rail worker strike looms for Metra, not everyone’s excited for Riot Fest 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.

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‘What is the plan?’ McDonald’s CEO asks about city’s crime problem

The company is adding 100 jobs to its West Loop headquarters, but the city’s crime is making recruiting talent difficult, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday.

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City Council member wants crackdown on motorcycle clubs wreaking havoc

At a Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, Ald. Pat Dowell pressured Motoworks owner Johnny Scheff to include in his motorcycle curriculum a review of Chicago’s rules of the road, as well as ordinances that prohibit them from causing chaos.

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International street art festival ‘Meeting of Styles’ returns

Over the course of the three-day festival, there will be music, food, arts and crafts vendors, and of course, street artists decorating viaducts under the Chicago Skyway.

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Justin Fields embraces rivalry — ‘it means a lot to us’

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has intentionally tried to not hype up Sunday’s game against the rival Packers.

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After experiencing ‘ghost’ buses firsthand, mayoral challenger Kam Buckner unveils transportation plan

Buckner wants to improve service, add dedicated bus lanes and possibly a new Metra line.

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Week 3 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 3 of the high school football season.

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Shooting that killed 2, wounded 7 in Washington Park likely caused by ‘personal conflict with gang affiliations,’ top cop says

An argument between two groups escalated into an exchange of gunfire Tuesday night. At least 43 shell casings were recovered, police said.

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Cubs not playoff-bound, but three affiliates are

The Cubs’ Single-A affiliates opened postseason play Tuesday.

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As Riot Fest crews set up in Douglass Park, Little Village, Lawndale residents push for music festival to leave

The three-day music festival starts Friday, but some West Side leaders say it’s detrimental to the health of nearby communities.

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GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s Chicago move, R. Kelly trial awaits verdict and more in your Chicago news roundup

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High-rise in a ‘hellhole’? Republican Bailey living on North Michigan Avenue to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he keeps dissing

The GOP gubernatorial nominee, a downstate farmer and state senator, confirmed he’s living in Chicago while holding an impromptu news conference Tuesday. His campaign later confirmed he is renting in the building formerly known as the John Hancock Center.

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Chicago Skyway sold — again — generating windfall for beleaguered taxpayers

The latest ownership change is expected to generate about $25 million in real estate transaction taxes, enough to cut in half Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $42.7 million property tax increase — though he mayor’s office refused to say how the funds would be used.

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St. Rita stars James Brown, Morez Johnson prepared for hype train

All eyes will be on St. Rita coach Roshawn Russell’s program this season as his star-studded cast includes the state’s top two prospects in the junior class: James Brown and Morez Johnson.

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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

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Another one bites the dust: Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign

Ariel Reboyras will serve out the remainder of his term and call it a career — after 20 years as alderperson and 44 years in city government — when the new council is sworn in next May.

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Concerned about a cover up after woman was hit by police SUV, activist notches legal victory that could result in $720,000 ruling

After battling in court for body-cam footage that showed a Chicago police SUV barreling into Martina Standley in 2019, activist William Calloway kept pushing for evidence the police department was acting in bad faith.

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