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Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits

The union’s demands include a raise of the minimum hourly wage from $16.07 to $21, affordable health insurance, layoff protection, remote work options and negotiations before changes of job duties.

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Decorum call: City Council moves to rein in unruly crowds, threatening behavior at its meetings

New rules ban profane, vulgar, threatening, abusive or disruptive language at Chicago City Council meetings. Also out: banners, signs, large bags and sharp objects.

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New policy bars Chicago cops from joining hate, extremist groups

The policy was approved Monday by a civilian-led oversight panel after CPD investigated but took little action against cops with connections to far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Three Percenters.

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Number of migrants arriving by bus, staying in Chicago police stations at lowest point in months

There are fewer buses coming into the city carrying migrants then recent months, and the number of migrants at police stations has also dropped.

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Englewood’s only fine dining restaurant is getting a refresh

Sikia, closed three years because of COVID-19, will host one last luncheon before getting renovated and hosting a grand opening in the fall of 2024.

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Auto repair protections are a win-win for car owners, mechanics

A law from 2022 helps consumers by requiring automakers to properly fund warranty repair service provided by technicians at auto dealerships.

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4 Chicago firefighters have died on duty this year, the most in a quarter-century

Four firefighters dying in four separate incidents is ‘very unusual,’ said a fire department spokesman.

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Afternoon Edition: Chicago firefighters suffer another loss

Plus: Hundreds protest at Ogilvie, the moment Smyth got its third Michelin star and more.

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Victory Auto Wreckers, featured in famous ’80s TV commercials, is closing up shop

The Bensenville wrecking yard where “that old car is worth money,” is set to close Nov. 30 after nearly 80 years.

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Protesters demanding peace in Gaza block escalators at Ogilvie Transportation Center

Protesters who were arrested were led out of the building to cheers of “We love you” and “Ceasefire now.”

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Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago health commissioner

Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige, managing director of programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, becomes the first Black woman to serve as Chicago’s public health commissioner.

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Pandas are leaving U.S. zoos. They made their American debut in Chicago.

The departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji at the National Zoo means the only giant pandas left in the United States are at the Atlanta Zoo. The first live panda seen in the United States arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 1937.

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Only romance bookstore in Chicago off to a happy beginning

Founder of Last Chapter Book Shop in Roscoe Village says about 2,500 customers each week visit the emporium devoted to romance novels.

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Peoples Gas rate hike would hurt Chicagoans struggling to pay utility bills, advocates say

The higher charge would result in an average monthly bill increase of $11.83 — or $141.96 a year. A vote is set for Thursday.

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Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Chicago, Northbrook

A large gathering in Streeterville sought to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while in Northbrook, pro-Israeli demonstrators call for the release of nearly 240 hostages being held by Hamas.

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Veterans honored in Chicago and beyond: ‘They went with hope’

More than a hundred people gathered at Soldier Field to thank current and former service members for their sacrifices. “It feels good,” said Andrew Brown, who’s among more than 65,000 veterans living in Chicago. “Just being recognized as a veteran.”

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Backstage with Hannibal Buress at the Chicago Theatre

The Sun-Times spent more than eight hours with the comedian/singer as he prepared for and presented his recent headlining show at the 312 Comedy Festival.

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Hundreds gather in Brighton Park to oppose proposed migrant camp

Plans call for the camp to be built on a vacant lot near West 38th Street and South California Avenue, costing the city $91,400-a-month.

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CTU got what it wanted with elected school board bill, then did an about face

Stacy Davis Gates complained online that reporters didn’t ask the CTU about the union’s reasons for not supporting a bill that would have given it a fully elected board right away.

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Grand Lux Cafe’s pending closure saddens customers

The restaurant announced Thursday its last day serving customers will be Christmas Eve.

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City shuts down Calumet Fisheries for signs of rodents, but owner smells something fishy: ‘We got a bad deal’

The Chicago Department of Public Health shut down Calumet Fisheries Oct. 31.

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2024 Grammy nominations: SZA leads with 9 nods, Taylor Swift poised to make history

“Kill Bill,” “SOS,” “Snooze” score for alt/R&B songstress SZA. If Swift wins the prestigious album of the year, she will be the first to earn the honor four times.

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Did you know there are palm trees at Navy Pier? They are dying, these are people trying to save them

The Crystal Gardens will soon be demolished to make way for an immersive theater exhibit. Local artists are trying to save the plants inside.

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Picture Chicago: 18 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

The historic corruption trial for former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) started at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, a 10-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded in Burnside, and the Obamas returned to Chicago to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 2008 election.

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Duk’s Red Hots on Ashland closing; ‘face-lift’ and new concept are on the way

The West Town eatery will drop its name and renovate the restaurant under new management in 2024.

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