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Afternoon Edition: Living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood

Plus: Dad of Highland Park shooting suspect takes plea deal; Cubs fire manager and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Mute noisy mufflers, City Council, but don’t go for a cash grab

Mufflers modified to create a din have no place in a city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Jury selection begins as Ed Burke, ‘figurehead of the old regime,’ faces historic corruption trial

The stage has been set for another legal clash at the Dirksen courthouse. But it’s unclear whether another central political figure, former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, will make an appearance in the courtroom.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

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Cubs exercise Kyle Hendricks’ 2024 club option after bounce-back season

The team also reportedly picked up veteran catcher Yan Gomes’ option for next season

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Climbers trek up 103 floors in Willis Tower for SkyRise fundraiser

About 1,800 people participated in the annual event, raising more than $1 million for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Morgan Park beats Sycamore to earn a spot in the Class 5A quarterfinals. ‘Tears came to my eyes, tears of joy.’

The Mustangs rallied from 11 points down at halftime to beat Sycamore 27-21 in a Class 5A second-round game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Vigil for Portage Park teen killed while biking: ‘We just need to do better as drivers’

Dozens of people came together Saturday afternoon at the intersection where bicyclist Joshua Anleu was killed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

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Sky’s Kahleah Copper says new coach Teresa Weatherspoon matches her energy

This offseason, Copper’s fire is being fueled by her omission from both All-WNBA teams and amplified by a new coach who mirrors her energy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Lake Michigan brings comfort to migrant families from Venezuela

Asylum-seekers from Maracaibo reflect on more blissful times back home before their country was in crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Jack Elliott throws for 4 TDs as Mount Carmel cruises past Prospect

Elliott and the Caravan ran off 49 straight points en route to a 49-15 win in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

10-year-old boy seriously wounded in Burnside shooting

The child was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election

There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Jewish community in Skokie raises fears after Israeli yard signs stolen, torn up

Multiple houses on several blocks were targeted overnight with their pro-Israel signs vandalized and stolen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Oak Park takes emergency steps to help with migrant crisis

The village has approved emergency spending and recently provided emergency shelter for more than 100 migrants staying at a Chicago police station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

In new Lake View painting, animals beg us to save Earth

This week’s Murals and Mosaics newsletter also explores public art in St. Louis, Pilsen-based artist Isaac Galvan’s latest mural in Berwyn and the beautification of a classic Chicago nuisance — potholes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s- - - show’ City Council meeting

Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Polling Place: Which will Bears’ Matt Eberflus get to first — 10 wins or 30 losses?

Eberflus — 5-20 — has to pick up the pace from his .200 winning percentage eventually, doesn’t he?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Bradley Parker-Sparrow’s album tattoos are a tribute to the start of his jazz career

The 69-year-old musician, who previously was Chicago’s composer-in-residence, started getting tattoos as a way to shake up the jazz scene.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Former Northwestern football captains share experiences of racism, being forced to conform to the ‘Wildcat Way’

“Coaches, trainers and staff told us that we needed to change the way we dressed, acted and styled our hair,” former player Rico Lamitte said Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

‘Since we opened, I’ve approached (the dealers) as human beings. I’ve given them nourishing food.’

Since 2017, West Garfield Park native Joe Black and his wife, Tonya, have owned LiFE Restaurant on West Madison Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

‘If you go 5 miles east of West Garfield Park ... the life expectancy for residents is 13 years longer.’

Lashone Kelly runs the Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative. Before that, she chased bad landlords and tried to rescue derelict buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

‘I tell the young men, ‘Look at me. I once was where you’re at, and now I live just as good as you, but you’re doing something illegal.’

Born and raised in West Garfield Park, Marcus “Moon” Mitchell remained a high-ranking gang member into his 40s before he was recruited to work for a community violence intervention group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

‘When I first moved there in 1963, it was beautiful. Kids played in the neighborhood, they were free.’

Marie Henderson, 82, still runs a family business in West Garfield Park that had its beginnings in the 1960s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Former West Garfield Park gang members look for peace with MAAFA Redemption Project

The anti-violence initiative offers a yearlong program of job training, psychotherapy and counseling.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

‘Over the years, I’ll say I know maybe 20 people who have been shot.’

Single mom Caprisha Norfleet has lost a boyfriend to gun violence in West Garfield Park. She is moving with her two boys out of the area, but that also means leaving the community where she grew up.

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