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Police reform is failing in Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot must fix that.

More than three years into the consent decree, the city continually fails to make key reforms. The federal monitor’s most recent report found that CPD has fully complied with less than 5% of the decree’s requirements.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Cubs’ Justin Steele takes next step in development vs. Nationals

Steele said he hopes to feel comfortable with a “bona fide” third pitch by next season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Calls to quell Riot Fest should lead to compromise about Douglass Park

The park district should have a sit-down with the community about the frequency and size of music events and reach an arrangement that benefits residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

R. Kelly jury selection continues, Lady Gaga takes over Wrigley Field 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 · Aug 16, 2022

No. 7 Glenbard West plots return to prominence behind ‘special’ offensive line

Glenbard West’s Joey Pope enjoyed the Hilltoppers’ roll to the Class 4A basketball state title, but he thinks it’s time for the focus to return to the gridiron.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

Roseland’s Michigan Avenue could become magnificent under city’s new plan

It’s early yet, but we like the rebound plan for the beleaguered shopping district under the city’s marquee Invest South/West initiative.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

What losing students really means for Chicago schools

Recent “worst case” estimates say Chicago Public Schools could lose 15,000 students next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

Hundreds of boxes filled with mental health support, resources assembled for CPS students

Find Your Anchor partnered with CPS, Children First Fund and Born This Way Foundation — founded by singer Lady Gaga, who performs tonight at Wrigley Field — to give city teens care packages containing mental health resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2022

Bears LB Roquan Smith continues ‘hold-in’ as memo issues warning

The NFL Management Council sent an email to all teams warning that a man named Saint Omni was contacting teams on the player’s behalf, a source confirmed. Because he is not an NFLPA-certified agent, Omni is prohibited from negotiating contracts or trades.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2022

Pocket rocket: Justin Fields learning to hang in there

Though Fields’ legs are “a weapon not any people have,” Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said it’s more important to learn pocket awareness. “It’s the time clock that we’re training the heck out of. I think he’s doing a really good job with it.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2022