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Bronzeville’s historic Wabash YMCA set for another restoration, courtesy of federal grant

The renovations will focus on a pool, a gym, various meeting rooms and reviving a decades-old mural in the historic building where Black History Month originated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Picture Chicago: 28 must-see photos from the week in news

A record-setting storm caused widespread flash flooding and delayed the inaugural NASCAR event in Chicago; thousands gathered for the one-year anniversary of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting; and more from Sun-Times photographers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Honoring the last of ‘The Greatest Generation’

Henry W. Clark, a World War II veteran from Harvey, plans to be on board a July 12 Honor Flight Chicago bound for Washington, D.C. So does the Rev. George Kane, a retired Catholic priest, who was a chaplain during the Vietnam War.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

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Michael Kopech’s right arm is for throwing, but Sox pitcher’s left arm is for tattoos.

The 27-year-old pitcher says that, beside his “34,” his tattoos mostly reflect “a bit of history of my growth spiritually and as a human being.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Lincoln Park mural has an old school vibe except for the pigeon wearing a hardhat

You see, the mural faces an alley, and the company that commissioned it is involved in a lot of construction projects. Besides, artist Danny Torres just likes pigeons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Better breathing now, but more bad air days likely for Chicago due to climate change

Canadian wildfires ”are going to burn all summer and into the fall. We might be under the gun again,” one expert says. But an Argonne National Laboratory scientist sounds a hopeful note on climate change: “We can do something about it. It is a result of our actions.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Man with concealed carry license shoots woman he says was trying to break into Lincoln Park home

Officers were called to the 2200 block of North Clybourn about 10:35 p.m. Thursday and found the woman with gunshot wounds to the chest and right wrist, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

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‘A magic life’: Trans Chicagoans find joy in finding and starting families ‘in spite of’ tribulations

Members of the transgender community find affirmation and support from those closest to them despite rifts with relatives over their identities and laws targeting them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Unleashing creativity for a cause: CPS teacher hosts summer glass-painting workshops to raise money for Ukraine

High school art teacher Elena Diadenko said she will continue raising money for Ukraine until the war is over.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Johnson unveils ‘blueprint to transform’ Chicago, revealing ‘how we will govern’

The mayor called the 223-page document the “foundation for how we will lead our city well into the future.” It’s loaded with ambitious, politically explosive ideas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Shedd, Field Museum, Art Institute saw thousands of visitors over NASCAR, July Fourth weekend

While attendance at Field and Art Institute were similar to previous years, Shedd saw more than double the amount of visitors on Monday, the day after the race, leading to long lines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Big Ten Network gives former student-athletes invaluable broadcasting experience

Last week, the four-day B1G Experience at the network’s River North office gave 16 participants the chance to learn about various aspects of sports media, from studio and game analysis to interviewing to makeup and styling.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Be aware of the pitfalls when it comes to getting a criminal record expunged

Even if an individual obtains an expungement from local law enforcement, the FBI is not required — and often won’t — expunge the record from its National Crime Incident database, a retired suburban police chief warns.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Cubs’ Justin Steele puts final touches on bid to start the All-Star Game

Steele held the Brewers to three runs in six innings in the Cubs’ comeback win Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Biden White House throws spotlight two days in a row on Illinois assault weapons ban

Biden’s praise only goes so far, because the Illinois experience — where Democrats hold supermajorities in the Legislature — cannot be replicated in most other states.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Storms moving into Chicago area bring possibility of minor flooding, meteorologists say

A flood advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. for portions of northeast Illinois, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

James Wade’s exit for the NBA makes Kahleah Copper’s future in Chicago even more uncertain

“I have a whole season to finish going into free agency next year,” Copper said. “I have to show up and be the best version of myself.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Winnetka man dies after jumping into Lake Michigan to help kid: ‘He would have done anything for anyone’

Luke Laidley, 43, was boating with friends off the 200 block of Sheridan Road early Tuesday afternoon when he noticed that the children appeared to be having problems, officials said.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

CPS engineering scholars tour L stop project, ponder possible careers

The Paschen Engineering scholars from Westinghouse College Prep toured the upcoming Damen Green Line stop just north of the United Center. The station is expected to open next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson replaces most of Chicago Board of Education

The new board will have a different feel than in past years when consultants, lawyers and bankers filled many of the seven seats. Only one of Johnson’s appointees is a lawyer, and she runs a legal aid organization.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Mass traffic stops that don’t stop crime show Chicago sorely needs policing reform

A new lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Illinois says fewer than 1% of the more than 2.6 million stops made by Chicago police over six years resulted in an arrest or the discovery of illegal drugs or a gun.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

Connor Bedard is a ‘pretty normal guy,’ but not to Blackhawks fans rushing to buy his jersey

Bedard jerseys are replacing Kane and Toews jerseys as the standard uniform of any Hawks fan — in Chicago and around the world. But behind that jersey is a down-to-earth 17-year-old kid who just happens to excel at hockey.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

Highland Park comes together one year after Fourth of July parade mass shooting

“There’s a lot of people here, and you’re just standing here thinking it could happen again. That will always stay in your head. But here we are.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

Chicago area cleans up, dries out after record rains flood basements, streets

Sunday’s storm dropped as much as 9 inches of rain in some places. Chicago’s Northwest and West sides were hard-hit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

Immigrant advocates slam Pritzker for cutting health care program for noncitizens

As of Saturday, people ages 42 to 64 no longer are eligible to join a Medicaid-like program for noncitizens. Those already enrolled will now have co-pays.

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