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As Chicago’s Native American population grows, more efforts are underway to build community

Over the past 10 years, more Chicagoans are identifying as Native American — up from 13,337 in 2010 to 34,543 in 2020, according to a Sun-Times analysis of census data.

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Thinking about adopting a pet, now’s a good time. PAWS Chicago’s Spring Adopt-a-Thon kicks off Friday

Puppies and kittens melted hearts Friday at PAWS Chicago as the group kicked off it’s Spring Adopt-a-Thon.

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Lightfoot’s monuments panel recommends permanently sidelining 3 Columbus statues, removing Balbo monument

Ald. Nick Sposato (38th), who served on the 30-member committee, said the outcome was pre-determined by the makeup of the committee.

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Where three alleys converge in Lincoln Park, a mural speaks to the area’s Victorian architecture

“Murals are like paintings in a house,” says Levar Hoard, who brought in artist Eskat to paint it. “You need to find where in the house the painting fits.”

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Elon Musk’s space program grows in Texas on land once pitched to Chicago retirees

In south Texas, Elon Musk’s “Starbase” has risen where a Chicago radio announcer once planned a retirement community for Chicagoans, many of Polish descent.

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Lee Flaherty, promoter of the Chicago Marathon, Rolls Royces, himself, dead at 90

He helped start the marathon and the World’s Largest Block Party, was a pioneer in redeveloping River North and a real-life character straight out of “Mad Men.” I can say that because I knew him.

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Taxing times for popular South Side restaurant eased by county agency

Josephine’s Cooking in Chatham hasn’t paid its property taxes in 12 years. Thanks to the actions of the Cook County Land Bank Authority, it’s avoided losing the property through a tax sale.

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Martha Minow is the new chair of the MacArthur Foundation — some of her first work was as a Chicago copy clerk

CHICAGO — On the March morning she officially became the chair of the board of directors of the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation, Martha Minow sat on a couch in the handsomely appointed apartment of her father and remembered the past.

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Rep. Casten calls on rival Rep. Newman to disclose secret settlement at heart of House ethics probe

Casten on Newman: “It is time for her to level with the public.”

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After years of futility, newest City Council member wants to deliver high school to Near South Side

“Applying to a selective enrollment school is sometimes harder than getting into college,” Ald. Nicole Lee told the Sun-Times. “And we need better quality options ... if you don’t happen to get that perfect score or score high enough.”

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4,000 electric scooters hitting Chicago streets next month

Three firms — Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian — will start renting 1,000 scooters apiece outside downtown. City Hall also will let Lyft, operator of the Divvy bike-sharing system, add 1,000 scooters to its 230 downtown docking stations.

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Keep ‘essential movement’ for accused suspects on electronic monitoring

Most accused people in Cook County return to our neighborhoods at the end of their cases. Allowing people to attend to their basic human needs while accused of an offense should not be a radical idea

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Bally’s claims casino would actually reduce traffic — but River West residents say don’t bet on it

Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corporation pitched its plan for a sprawling gambling complex on a 30-acre plot near Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue, which is currently home to the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant — and the source of traffic headaches on a daily basis.

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Former President Barack Obama warns Chicago audience of ‘anger-based’ journalism and social media cashing in on conflict

The former president said he believes platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube “appear to have some insight into what’s more likely to prompt insurrectionists, white supremacists, misogynist behavior and internet bullying.”

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Saying goodbye to Dinkel’s Bakery, and remembering other lost Chicago staples

“No one lives forever,” Norm Dinkel said. We know that’s the way the cookie crumbles, but it won’t be a piece of cake to forget Dinkel’s and its savory treats and delectable confectioneries.

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Navy Pier’s newest installation: Expo Chicago

The international art event is being held in-person this year for the first time since 2019. From Thursday through Sunday, it will feature pieces from 140 galleries across the world.

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Lightfoot’s gas and transit giveaways hit rough patch — even after income threshold reduced

Many City Council members questioned the mayor’s motives. Others noted the $12.5 million cost and wondered if improving security should come first. The prepaid cards would cover about two tanks of gas or five CTA round-trips.

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August ‘Augie’ Sallas, who headed printers union, ‘knew a lot of people,’ dead at 86

He was chief of the Chicago Typographical Union Local 16 when it waged and settled a strike against the Chicago Tribune in the late 1980s and was active with the Little Village Community Council.

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Asking good questions can help CTU members decide who will lead union

The May 20 elections are important for CTU members but they are also relevant for all those affected by the union’s decisions, including Chicago Public Schools students and their parents.

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Blackhawks hope new STM program maintains strong attendance through rebuild

The Hawks’ 18,418 attendance average ranks fifth in the NHL this season. With more years of losing hockey ahead, price reductions (on 84% of seats) and greater access are designed to keep those crowds coming to the United Center.

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Dinkel’s Bakery to close after 100 years on city’s North Side

“No one lives forever,” Norman Dinkel said. “It’s a bittersweet time.”

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Theaster Gates, Prada create incubator to support designers of color

Seven local residents are among 14 chosen for the first Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab. The program is a collaboration between Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation and the Prada Group.

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Chicago COVID-19 cases on the rise, but Arwady says city should ‘be able to evade a very large surge’

Cases have been on an incline since March 21, but it’s still “nothing alarming at this point,” Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said of the mini-spike that’s being driven by the BA.2 subvariant.

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White Sox preview food, beer menu ahead of 2022 MLB Season

Guaranteed Rate Field will offer 75 craft beers from 46 breweries with more than half of the breweries being from the Chicago area.

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