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Wilson’s 2nd gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility

Willie Wilson have away about $1 million worth of gas Thursday through nearly 50 stations in Chicago and suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Latest news on pandemic death toll, BA.2 variant: sobering, but no need to panic

Nearly 19,000 more people died in Cook County than expected in 2020 and 2021, mostly from COVID but also from other causes. Meanwhile, the “stealth” variant is spreading, but experts say there’s no cause for alarm.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Darren Bailey and Jesse Sullivan win lottery for first and last spots on primary ballot

But does ballot position matter? Some experts say no. “It’s tradition. It’s part of the summer camp aspect of campaigning,” said political science professor Christopher Mooney. “But does it have an impact on average? No, it doesn’t. But again, in an individual case, who’s to say?”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

Afternoon Edition: March 23, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

Better late than never, Chicago City Council enters electronic voting age

The Illinois General Assembly has done it for years. On Wednesday, the City Council debuted electronic voting, with IPads at each alderperson’s seat and three video boards behind the mayor’s rostrum to display each vote.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies

President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity for the last four years of the Clinton administration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

$33 million project proposed for West Humboldt Park

The residential and commercial development is from A.J. Patton of 548 Development, whose past work has drawn notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

Republican Gary Rabine touts support of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn

The endorsement comes less than two weeks after Michael Flynn appeared before the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, during which the former national security adviser exercised his Fifth Amendment right.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

People of conscience must stand up against hate

Asian Americans are not alone when it comes to hate crimes, Hate crimes against Black Americans are also up. The Jewish community reported a record number of hate crimes. In Chicago, gay men were the most targeted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022

A look inside Garfield Park’s food business incubator, The Hatchery

Since opening in 2018, The Hatchery food and beverage incubator has offered classes on entrepreneurship, provided kitchen space and helped with licensing for budding restaurateurs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022