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Steele-Kaegi match for Cook County assessor revolves around calls for, reform, transparency, fairness

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi argues he has instituted key reforms in the relatively obscure office, but Democrat challenger Kari Steele, the president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, says he’s done more harm than good.

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A hometown girl makes Chicago proud once again

Jennifer Hudson has made people recognize her serious talent, and continues to remind them where she’s from.

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Keep making our streets safer for bicyclists, pedestrians

The tragic death of a 3-year-old is a sobering reminder that more needs to be done to keep vehicles out of bike lanes. The city should consider raising the fine for motorists who drive, park or sit idling in a bike lane.

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Former governor Quinn revives campaign to limit Chicago mayors to two terms in office

Quinn plans to spend the summer deciding whether to join the crowded field of candidates challenging Lightfoot. But he said that’s not why he’s pushing term limits now; he said just wants to hold Lightfoot to her own campaign promise.

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Pan de Vida food pantry set to open in Little Village

“It’s going to be like a supermarket,” said Margarita Marquez, a Pan de Vida client who was given a tour. “You’re going to see what it is that you really need. Before, what they had is what you took.”

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Cops on lookout for threats to Chicago Pride Parade after neo-Nazis targeted similar event in Idaho

“We are going to be vigilant to ensure that this event, as well as others, go off safely,” Police Supt. David Brown told reporters Monday.

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DNC to hear pitch for Chicago Democratic convention Friday; Pritzker to New Hampshire, Maine

Over the weekend, Pritzker stumps for out-of-state Democrats with a New Hampshire stop sparking more speculation about a presidential bid.

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Community activist Ja’Mal Green joins crowded race for mayor against Lightfoot

In a 2021 tweet for which he has apologized, community activist Ja’Mal Green declared: “Lori Lightfoot is resigning tomorrow in a stunning end to her mayorship.” Now, Green wants to bring an “end to her mayorship” by running for the office himself, for the second time.

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Seven Republicans hoping to take on ‘formidable’ U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Kathy Salvi’s campaign appears to have the fundraising edge in the GOP’s U.S. Senate primary with more than $300,000 raised. Robert “Bobby” Piton is her closest fund-raising competitor, with $168,510 raised.

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Afternoon Edition: June 13, 2022

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

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Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Most Illinois Republican voters don’t believe Trump really lost in 2020

Nearly two-thirds of Illinois Republican voters say former President Donald Trump should run in 2024. The survey found an overwhelming majority fall into the election-denier category — believing Trump should still be in the White House.

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Reclaim Pride March shifts narrative around LGBTQ+ celebration: ‘Why are we still celebrating when we are still fighting?’

The organizers of Sunday’s event are pushing to turn the city’s Pride parade into a nonprofit entity with a “diverse board” focused on protecting its “true soul.”

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Street construction exposes wood paver blocks that formed city’s roadways more than a century ago

Souvenir seekers have been making their way to the Gold Coast block where the wood pavers were uncovered.

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Mike Madigan has left the building — but the former House speaker’s shadow clouds the 2022 election

Attacks on Madigan’s influence over state government have been part of the Republican campaign playbook going at least as far back as Bruce Rauner’s election in 2014. There’s no reason to think that’s going to let up now that Madigan has been charged with racketeering and bribery.

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Crack down on businesses that rent from government but don’t pay taxes

If leasehold taxes aren’t paid, school districts, park districts and other local government entities don’t get money they were counting on.

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Edwardsville beats Mundelein to win its fourth state title

There was just one home run during the eight games this weekend and it came in Edwardsville’s thrilling 4-3 win against Mundelein in the Class 4A championship game.

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Hundreds rally in Chicago, join national protests for stricter gun laws

“I remember laying in the hospital bed and thinking ‘I’m gonna be able to walk again,’” said Leed Blackman, who was paralyzed in a shooting but eventually walked again. “It’s not about me, though. People are dying every day.”

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At least 3 hurt in South Loop crash after boy driving stolen SUV led officers on chase, state police say

State police are investigating the crash and Chicago police are handling the arrest, officials said.

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Chicago Blues Festival returns for 2022 with plenty of great music in tow

The Chicago Blues Festival kicked off Friday at Millennium Park — and for the first time at select neighborhood locations.

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James Beard Awards 2022: A look at the Chicago nominees

The awards recognize chefs, restaurants, bakers, bar programs, restaurant groups and more with the coveted honor considered by many to be the Oscars of the culinary industry.

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Is it too early to begin considering Emma Meesseman for Defensive Player of the Year?

Her contributions on the defensive end don’t always show up on the stat sheet, although she’s third in the league in steals per game (2.1).

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Polling Place: Will the Cubs trade catcher Willson Contreras before the Aug. 2 deadline?

Let’s be honest, Cubs fans: It doesn’t sound that promising.

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Woman shot and killed riding inside car in East Garfield Park

The woman, 37, was a passenger in a car in the first block of South Albany Avenue about 12:20 a.m. when someone outside shot into the car, striking her in the head and body.

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Passenger inside car fatally shot in East Pilsen

The man, 26, was a passenger in a car driving in the 400 block of West 18th Street about 11:05 p.m. when a black sedan pulled alongside them and someone inside opened fire.

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Ferguson’s plan to shake up city politics is needed to keep elected leaders in check

Any initiative that aims to fix Chicago’s faulty political landscape and the uncontrollable rubber-stamp monster it nurtures with morsels of corruption is essential.

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