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Mayoral candidates are ignoring older voters

Older adults are the largest voting bloc in this election and will decide who is the next mayor of Chicago. They’re looking for a leader who speaks to them.

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Big issues in Gardiner’s reelection bid in 45th Ward are crime, development — and Gardiner himself

Ald. Jim Gardiner faces five contenders in the Northwest Side ward — and a string of scandals. While the first term incumbent has name recognition, it’s not necessarily the kind of recognition a candidate wants among potential voters.

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South Side candidates rush to succeed departing King in 4th Ward, oust appointed Lee in 11th Ward

With Ald. Sophia King running for mayor instead of reelection, six candidates are hoping to replace her in the 4th Ward. In the 11th Ward, appointed Ald. Nicole Lee faces six challengers.

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Pro-Ukraine demonstrators denounce Joffrey Ballet’s production of ‘Anna Karenina’

The Joffrey has stood firm in its decision to stage Yuri Possokhov’s “Anna Karenina,” based on the novel by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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‘A great injustice’: Property tax hikes lead to protests, workshops to help homeowners lower bills

A protest Thursday Downtown and workshop Saturday in Little Village are the latest in a series of actions to help homeowners save money and change the process that led to the increases.

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After indictment of Oak Lawn cop, civil rights group presses for charges against two other cops in beating of 17-year-old suspect

“This is a crisis in the culture of policing that’s happening in this country,” said Muhammad Sankari with the Arab American Action Network.

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Bears close deal for Arlington Heights site, Lightfoot targets Johnson 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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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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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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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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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

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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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