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With rebranding, BMO bank won’t have a den for Hubert the Harris Lion

The bank is aspiring to national reach, so it is dropping the Harris name and Hubert, its longtime symbol.

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Illinois should put consumers first on car insurance rate hikes

Hundreds of millions are at stake for Illinois drivers, who saw auto insurance premiums increase by more than $1.1 billion in 2022.

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Big changes ahead for 34th Ward: New City Council member — and new digs 15 miles from longtime home

Two candidates unproven in the world of city government are fighting to be the first alderperson of the completely redrawn 34th Ward.

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Pritzker’s budget to provide preschool for 5,000 children ‘to cover all of those early childhood deserts’

The Illinois governor will deliver his fifth budget and State of the State address Wednesday in the Illinois State Capitol. During a video briefing with reporters on Tuesday, Pritzker said the early education program would see a boost due to the state’s “improved fiscal standing” and “prudent…

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Go back to square one on Humboldt Park building that was under construction without approval

No work should resume on the structure until all stakeholders have had a chance to examine construction plans.

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Cameron Brenson launches TikTok challenge: sample cuisine from every country in the world via Chicago restaurants

Starting with traditional eats from Afghanistan, Albania and Algeria, the TikTok content creator hopes to try food from new countries around the world in alphabetical order at least twice a week.

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City’s first Black-owned, independent weed shop opens in Logan Square

The Grasshopper Club is a family business run by Mount Carmel graduate Matthew Brewer, his brother, Chuck, and their mother, Dianne.

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President Biden, first lady to screen ‘Till’ at the White House; movie tells Emmett Till story

Invitees to the Thursday screening include the cast of the film, the family of Emmett Till, students, civil rights leaders, historians and families of victims of hate crimes.

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Couple cherishes time together at West Side Valentine’s Day fete: ‘It’s been 7 happy years’

The Rev. Cornelius Parks of Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church has been organizing the ‘Loveday’ celebration for years, handing out hot meals, treats and necessities.

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Hello, operator? Directory assistance going the way of the pay phone

AT&T in January eliminated operator and directory assistance for almost all customers.

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Illinois can continue as a leader on workplace rights. Let’s not miss our moment

Five days of paid leave will help working people deal with a minor illness like a cold or a flu. But it doesn’t account for longer-term needs, like bonding with a new child or caring for a sick parent.

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The latest in the failed Bridgeport bank trial, City Council elections and more in your Chicago news roundup

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

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Dead CEO of failed Bridgeport bank in the spotlight as embezzlement trial begins

John F. Gembara, the late boss of Washington Federal Bank for Savings, schemed with attorney Robert M. Kowalski, prosecutors told jurors Tuesday. Representing himself, Kowalski blamed Gembara.

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Sectional notebook: Insights and observations on the IHSA state playoff bracket

As soon as the sectional seeds are announced and the brackets follow the very next day, the season’s focus immediately and dramatically shifts.

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Open City Council seats in two Northwest Side wards spark call for open minds addressing crime

Ald. Roberto Maldonado’s decision earlier this year not to seek reelection in the 26th Ward and Ald. Ariel Reboyras’s announcement in the 30th last year prompted a push for new ideas to address crime and other issues in the Northwest Side wards.

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City must do a better job holding polluters accountable for air quality violations

Making sure Chicagoans in every corner of the city can breathe clean air shouldn’t be difficult.

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Mayoral candidates take aim at Brandon Johnson at NBC 5 forum on Black community

Mayor Lori Lightfoot questions Brandon Johnson’s commitment to funding Chicago police. Activist Ja’Mal Green accuses Johnson of ‘being a fraud.’

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With rise in sports betting apps, more young men are at risk of problem gambling

Some young men reported being avid sports fans who started betting on sports after hearing promotions for various betting companies, which regularly air during televised sporting events.

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Challengers in 8th, 9th Wards look to unseat longtime incumbents

Ald. Michelle Harris (8th) and Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) face challengers who promise revitalization and growth in their South Side wards.

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A rise in after-school shootings, Black Restaurant Week kicks off and more in your Chicago news roundup

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

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Mail-in ballots driving record returns as early voting opens in all 50 wards

The leap in vote-by-mail ballots could push overall turnout past 40%, which the city hasn’t seen in a municipal election in over a decade.

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Poll shows our city’s new reality: Chicagoans feel unsafe

Every Chicago family deserves to feel safe. Not someday in the future, not when politicians get around to it, not gradually, but right now.

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Victims, families and school leaders seek answers after increase in after-school shootings

A WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times analysis shows that 2022 brought a spike in fatal shootings among teens in the after-school hours in Chicago.

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Incumbent City Council members in 25th, 29th wards challenged over records on public safety

Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) and Chris Taliaferro (29th) aren’t keeping their constituents safe, their challengers say. The data tell a more complex story.

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State plans to turn shuttered Southwest Side Kmart store into a shelter for migrants

Ald. Silvana Tabares, whose 23rd Ward includes the property, said she wants the local community to have a say on the process and safety concerns before it proceeds.

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