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Afternoon Edition: June 1, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

Hairspray, Cinderella dresses and sleepless nights of anticipation mark prom at CPS special needs high school

“This is the motivator for positive behavior for the whole year so students can get to prom,” Northside Learning Center High School Assistant Principal Elizabeth Mourtokokis said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

Calling Chicago a ‘city in crisis,’ Vallas reprises campaign for mayor

“I’ll tell you who my constituency is. It’s anyone who feels that the city is becoming increasingly unsafe and wants to ensure that, wherever you live, you’re safe and secure,” former CPS CEO Paul Vallas told the Sun-Times in announcing his second run for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

Irvin, Bailey to square off on TV in first debate with all six Republican candidates

The debate Thursday evening will be the first chance for voters to see the apparent frontrunners, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, go head-to-head.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

Once pegged Sky’s franchise player, Diamond DeShields returns to town with Mercury

Through eight games, DeShields is the Mercury’s second-leading scorer behind Skylar Diggins-Smith, averaging 16.4 points while playing 30 minutes a game.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

Tucked inside Fine Arts Building on South Michigan Avenue, a 125-year-old theater is reborn

Workers are putting finishing touches on a multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Studebaker Theater.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

Longtime Sun-Times library assistant Zigis “Ziggy” Ulmanis dies at 83

A refugee from Latvia, he had respect for reporters and editors.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

‘Walking Man’ was burned alive for 3 minutes. Attacker offers no motive other than he’s an ‘angry person,’ prosecutors say

Detectives used surveillance video to track the suspected attacker from downtown Chicago to Melrose Park. A police officer who knew him since childhood alerted authorities after he saw a public bulletin.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

Conservationists hopeful historic limestone wall at Promontory Point will be preserved

The Promontory Point Conservancy announced last week that U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly earmarked $550,000 of federal funding to authorize a third-party engineering study of the Point’s limestone revetment.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

Illinois collects data about who gets abortions but keeps race, ethnicity hidden

The data that could help illuminate disparities has never been public here. After a WBEZ inquiry, the state is evaluating whether that should change.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022