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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

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

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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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Distracted drivers should get ticketed — the right way

Ever since the city “got caught” improperly routing the legal proceedings to administrative hearing officers instead of Cook County Traffic Court, tickets for distracted driving have apparently dried up.

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With wife stepping down from Illinois Supreme Court, will indicted Ald. Edward Burke retire?

“It appears more likely that he’s not going to run. That he’s moving in the direction of retiring,” said veteran political operative Victor Reyes, who has known the Burkes for years. “Redistricting put him at a significant disadvantage.”

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Film study: Analyzing Justin Fields, a scramble TD and two picks

So far, so good. The Bears have plenty to fix after their opener, but they get to do so while sitting at 1-0.

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Playoff loss leaves Sky wondering ‘what if’

As the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces play for the WNBA title, all that’s left for the Sky to do is look back on what might have been.

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Chicago hit with most severe flooding in over 2 years: ‘It was just pouring down’

The North Side was slammed particularly hard, with some portions recording up to 5 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

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Chicago is making real progress on policing reform

In the Independent Monitoring Report 4, Chicago achieved a noteworthy milestone: At the two-year mark, it had achieved more than any other American city under a consent decree. Missing deadlines should not be conflated with noncompliance.

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The tally of unpaid leasehold taxes is growing, and Cook County must fix the problem

Governmental agencies and nonprofits are exempt from Cook County property taxes. But if they lease out part of their property to a for-profit business, that business is supposed to pay. Too often, those taxes go uncollected.

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