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Toy drive with a twist in Little Village: kids get vouchers for Discount Mall vendors

The Una Buenanoche toy drive, scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, will give 500 children $20 vouchers that can be spent at participating shops in the Discount Mall.

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Telling the stories of 2 moms, undeterred in their quest for justice for sons lost to gun violence

MOHAMMAD SAMRA: Although their sons were killed years apart and in entirely different areas, I was struck by the resolve of Rosa Sanders and Carmela Richardson in my reporting this year.

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Cracking ‘code of silence’ to solve murders must be a two-way street

Witnesses with crucial information about a crime may have legitimate reason to be afraid to report that information. But in the end, witnesses owe it to the community to speak up. If not, they risk the lives of more young teens like Brandon Perez and Nathan Billegas,

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South American migrants celebrate their first Christmas in Chicago

Migrants recently arrived from Venezuela and Colombia enjoy a holiday party at the Salvation Army’s Shield of Hope Center, but many are homesick for loved ones left behind.

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Zebra shark at the Shedd gives ‘virgin birth’

The birth, known in science as parthenogenesis, did not involve a father shark — even though two eligible suitors were in the same giant tank at the Shedd.

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Businesses and workers aren’t abandoning the office

More executives now say they plan to renew leases on office space, and more workers say they want to return to in-person work.

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How I report on Chicago’s ‘sacrifice zones’ — through the eyes of those who live in our most polluted neighborhoods

BRETT CHASE: As an environmental reporter, I dig for documents through open records requests and court filings, and I interview experts. But the most invaluable lessons come from spending time with families who say they just want clean air and a healthy place to live for their kids.

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‘Let’s get out there and celebrate!’ First night of Hanukkah marked with car parade, grand menorah lighting

More than 75 cars topped with bright menorahs joined a procession across Chicago, marking the start of eight nights of celebration and bearing witness to the community’s strength, resilience and openness.

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High lead levels found in paint at Bridgeport elementary school

Teachers say Chicago Public Schools did not act on concerns about flaking paint until teachers performed their own lead testing.

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Get tough on domestic violence to prevent another Buffalo Grove tragedy

There were red flags beforehand in the Buffalo Grove case. Could it have been prevented? That is still debatable, but certainly more could have been done.

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‘This is what I’ve been waiting on’; Curie responds to Mike Oliver’s call-out, beats Oswego East

Both teams were without their point guards. Curie junior Carlos Harris was out sick, and Oswego East senior Bryce Shoto twisted his ankle at the end of a win against Plainfield North on Friday.

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Polling Place: Which QB would you want for the next decade, Justin Fields or Jalen Hurts?

Also: How will the Bears fare over their final four games? And will you be watching the World Cup final?

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Police radio communications can’t be made vulnerable to criminal behavior

The utility of unencrypted radios for media outlets simply does not outweigh the potential harm to our public.

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Misconceptions about SAFE-T Act led to threats, harm

The tactics may not have worked politically, but the backlash wasn’t surprising.

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Gov. Pritzker to serve second term with familiar faces — and will continue to personally pay senior staffers

The governor also will retain all of his deputy governors, including Christian Mitchell, Sol Flores, Martin Torres and Andy Manar — and his chief of staff, Anne Caprara.

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Little Village street vendors demand protection from theft that’s ‘happening more now than ever before’

Theft in the 10th Police District, which includes Little Village, has jumped up around 40% this year, from 378 thefts in 2021 up to 541, according to Chicago police statistics.

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Picture Chicago: 11 photos from this week’s local stories

A crowded mayor’s race sees candidates starting to field the public’s questions and a long-time Little Village mall’s fate remains unknown.

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Grieving parents warn: Packed snow at side of elevated roads can be deadly

Christopher Weber’s parents initially thought their son’s deadly plunge off a highway bridge was a freak accident. Now, they say more should be done to prevent “snow-ramp” crashes.

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Little Village mall vendors weigh uncertain future, FBI records detail dropped case against influential union 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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Bears WR Chase Claypool out vs. Eagles; Justin Fields good to go

Claypool injured his knee against the Packers and did not practice this week following the bye. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker were cleared to play after missing the previous two games while in concussion protocol.

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Ed Paschke’s artwork still dazzles even in mural reproductions in a Northwest Side viaduct

You don’t have to go to a museum or gallery to see the Chicago art great’s work. You can see them in murals that have been up for years along Lawrence Avenue just west of the Kennedy Expressway.

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200 interviews and some surprising finds on ‘Pulse of the Heartland’ beat

Old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting in three Illinois cities before the midterms helped me quickly dispel assumptions about voters.

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FBI files detail dropped investigation of clout-heavy Chicago-area union

The recently released records regarding the agency’s interest in the late William Dugan, who headed Operating Engineers Local 150, also touch on the union’s clout.

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Is this Christmas the last for the Little Village Discount Mall?

After 31 years, the lease for the 100 or so tenants of the busy shopping center on 26th Street expires next month, and the owner has not announced what will happen to the property.

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