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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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Forever chemicals’ toxic legacy at Chicago’s airports

Firefighting foam with PFAS contaminated groundwater under Chicago airports.

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Polling Place: Is Cubs’ Craig Counsell already the best pro coach/manager in town?

We tend to get a big overexcited for new coaches around here — setting ourselves up for much disappointment — but Counsell walks in with a pristine reputation and loads of credibility.

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Brandon Johnson wasn’t supposed to take campaign money from city contractors, but he did

A campaign aide calls it an “oversight” and says $46,500 is being returned, agreeing that the ethics rule is “a sound and necessary policy to ensure a fair government.”

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Jury takes 2 hours to convict man of fatally shooting 11-year-old Takiya Holmes in 2017

“We won the case but we still lost my daughter,” the girl’s mother, Naikeeia Williams, said. “I’m happy it’s over. I’m happy justice was served for my daughter.”

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Biden migrant work permit clinic launches in Chicago

The clinic opening comes amid a backlog of migrants in shelters awaiting housing through a state program. Quick access to work permits could change that.

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Family fun for all ages this holiday season in Chicago

Looking for ways to get festive with the family this holiday season? The Chicago area offers a range of jolly, family-friendly activities to amp up holiday cheer.

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Supreme Court hears arguments in veteran’s case that could open up additional GI Bill benefits

Several justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, seemed sympathetic toward James Rudisill, a decorated Army veteran who says the VA cut short his benefits and thwarted his dream of attending Yale’s divinity school.

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Suburban Chicago Islamic school copes with fear, sadness after threat

Principal Tammie Ismail, like many, feels that dehumanizing rhetoric spread by U.S. politicians and media about Palestinians, Muslims and Arabs in the wake of the war in Gaza has inspired hate that’s endangering her students.

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Streeterville boutique hotel becoming homeless shelter, staff laidoff

The move to open the shelter is part of a city plan to provide emergency beds for the winter. It comes amid squabbles over what’s going to migrants and what’s going to unhoused Chicagoans.

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Afternoon Edition: Pastor pioneers resettlement program for migrants living at police stations

Plus: Young shooting survivor preps to lead basketball team, the cost of in-person work and more.

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Holiday dining at home: Lowcountry cornbread, pecan and shiitake stuffing by chef Brandon Rushing

Rushing’s mentor, chef Philip Bardin, was one of five original chefs who put Charleston’s culinary scene on the map and helped inspire the flavors of Lowcountry cuisine.

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Holiday dining at home: Olive oil-poached turkey by Chef Steve Chiappetti at the Albert

“When my mother roasted a turkey, she told me that both flavor and a juicy center were key.”

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Holiday dining at home: Japanese fried chicken by executive chef Hisanobu Osaka at Miru

“About 70 percent of the chicken sold in Japan each year is sold during the month of December because fried chicken is so popular as a holiday meal,” said Osaka.

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Holiday dining at home: Duck matzo ball soup at Oakville Grill & Cellar by Chef Max Robbins

“This recipe takes traditional matzo ball soup and gives it an upgrade for the holidays with the use of rich, full-flavored duck confit meat.”

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Ramirez-Rosa narrowly escapes City Council censure — with help from mayor and Ald. Mitts

Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote against censure of his former floor leader, accused of “manhandling” Ald. Emma Mitts while trying to prevent her entrance to Council chambers.

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Shouts, tears, boos from crowd force recess of City Council committee meeting during heated migrant debate

Several people in the gallery were escorted out by security after an observer singled them out as supporters of welcoming migrants. Later, the full Council voted to accept donated land at 115th and Halsted streets that will become the temporary site of a winterized tent camp for migrant.

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In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’

Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.

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Mayor Johnson’s next floor leader has to get along with colleagues — and let democracy work

With Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa departing as zoning chairman and floor leader, Mayor Brandon Johnson has to select a replacement who can help the City Council function effectively and solve the city’s many challenges.

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West Garfield Park grocery pop-up opens to fill gap during Save A Lot’s temporary closure

The Garfield Park Grocery Store Pop-Up opened Monday and will run until Dec. 21. The storefront will ensure residents have access to groceries while a nearby Save A Lot closes for renovations.

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