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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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022