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Afternoon Edition: 3 chefs continue pursuit of dreams thanks to grant

Plus: Highland Park massacre suspect to represent himself, the first hot tub boat riders and more.

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Nationwide grant program is helping 3 Black chefs elevate their Chicago restaurants

Three Chicago chefs received a grant from the Black Kitchen Initiative, which awarded $1 million in total to 62 Black food business owners this year.

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Near West Side ventures seed growth in Chicago manufacturing

The nonprofit incubator mHUB and battery manufacturer NanoGraf opened facilities in a part of town that’s evolving into an innovation center.

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New state ID program for Cook County Jail detainees aims to ‘help people reintegrate’

A pilot program announced by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is thought to be the first in the nation offered to inmates at the county jail level.

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Baking bread with Dobra Bielinski

Holidays mean delicious food, and where better to find it than Delightful Pastries in Jefferson Park?

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Kids get hands-on — even slimy — at Chicago Cultural Center open house

“This feels more chill than a traditional art museum,” Kristen Dowell, of Oak Park, said of her experience this weekend. “Just the way it’s set up feels a lot more relaxed.”

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‘Massive’ One of a Kind Holiday Show draws tens of thousands to Chicago to benefit small businesses

About 500 artists from around the country have set up shop for the event at the Merchandise Mart, which has become a holiday shopping destination for an estimated 50,000 patrons.

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Bronzeville Trail to receive $5 million in funding in 2024

The Bronzeville Trail Task Force met with the city two weeks ago discuss opening at least some parts of the trail.

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No excuse for political horse trading when it comes to crime-ridden West Loop encampment

The murder of a man near the encampment is the latest example of surging crime in the area. The Johnson administration can’t engage in any quid pro quo with public safety at stake.

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New U.S. citizens take oath at Museum of Science and Industry

Friday’s naturalization ceremony was the first held at the museum.

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Hot tub cruises hit the Chicago River: ‘Is it summer? What the hell?’

On the first day of the electric hot tub boat rides, cruisers enjoy a leisurely float down the Chicago River under the gaze of curious passersby.

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Polling Place: Are the Bulls a better team without Zach LaVine?

That’s a question they’re going to have to answer — if they haven’t already — whether or not there’s a strong trade market for LaVine, a player with all the physical tools but some that too often go unused.

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CosMc’s debut in Bolingbrook marked by long lines, hourslong waits

Customers waited nearly three hours for a taste of McDonald’s new beverage-focused restaurant concept that will soon expand to Texas.

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Picture Chicago: 15 photos from this week in news

Volunteers with My Block, My Hood, My City decorated South Side homes for Christmas, a man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a house fire in Lawndale, and theater-goers enjoyed the opening night of “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.”

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Tanker car fire controlled on SW Side; Metra trains back on the move

No one was injured but fear of a leak caused staffers to be evacuated from nearby businesses, fire officials said.

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Obama’s massive prisoner release led to Jesse Webster’s Chicago success story and three failures

President Barack Obama granted executive clemency to more than 1,900 federal prisoners, a record. Jesse Webster made the most of his freedom. Three others are back in jail.

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‘Bank jackings’ in Chicago see robbers drain victims’ accounts with their phone apps

They grab cellphones and demand pass codes to banking apps like Zelle and Venmo. A Chicago architect who lost more than $2,000 that way says: “Don’t have any banking apps on your phone.”

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City panel backs landmarks label for two State Street buildings

The federally-owned towers date from the early 20th century and could still be torn down, but the decision of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks could increase pressure to preserve them.

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Proposal to save Chicago, suburban public transit from fiscal cliff is sent to Springfield

Lawmakers must consider new taxes, combining four regional transit agencies under one board and changing fee structures. The report recommends the state prop up public transit with $1.5 billion.

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Afternoon Edition: How to tip service workers the right way this holiday season

Plus: Grocery store operator sued, taking a hot tub boat down the Chicago River and more.

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Chicago is seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows

Nearly 4,900 robberies happened between July 1 and Nov. 26, a more than 55% increase compared to the previous five months. That’s the largest percentage increase in robberies between consecutive five-month periods since at least 2001.

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City scofflaws and debtors, it’s time to pony up

Chicago has amassed more than $6.4 billion in unpaid fees and fines over the last three decades. It won’t be possible to recoup all that money, but city officials should be aggressive about getting what they can.

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Yellow Banana sued over $350K of unpaid bills, sells Florida Save A Lot stores

The Ohio-based company operates more than 30 Save A Lot stores nationwide, including in Chicago where a number of stores have yet to open.

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How to tip Chicago service workers the right way this holiday season

Etiquette experts said tipping extra or gift giving during the holidays shows you appreciate the workers you revisit often throughout the year.

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Gov. Pritzker took the right step by ending city’s Brighton Park migrant tent plan

The plan was slapdash and slipshod from the start. Clearly, it’s a bad idea to house migrants, including children, on contaminated land.

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