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Sky expected to announce Nadia Rawlinson as new investor Friday

The Sky began alerting media outlets Thursday of an impending change to their ownership group. It’s unclear if that means principal owner Michael Alter plans to sell his stake in the franchise or will add to the team’s investor group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Mayoral candidate Sophia King unveils education plan

King, who represents the 4th Ward on the City Council, was a chemistry teacher at the Latin School of Chicago and helped found Ariel Community Academy in North Kenwood-Oakland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Lightfoot’s reelection challenges, restaurant surcharges 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

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Deadly Kenwood high-rise fire started in bedroom, caused by ‘careless use of smoking materials’

The fire started Wednesday on the 15th floor and climbed nine floors of the apartment complex in the 4800 block of South Lake Park Avenue. One resident died and eight others were injured.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Fall Out Boy channels the past and teases the future in ‘surprise’ Metro show

A sold-out crowd cheered the local icons in a concert that was announced just two days earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

City leaders, promote public transit and more shared streets

A plan to tax suburban Metra riders is a bad idea. Instead, discourage driving, especially for short trips. Instead, Chicago needs a system of shared streets to promote walking and biking.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Pritzker: Don’t change high school AP course to appease DeSantis and ‘Florida’s racist and homophobic laws’

In a letter, Pritzker told the nonprofit College Board that Illinois will reject a revised African American Studies course if it doesn’t include “a factual accounting of history, including the role played by black queer Americans.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

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Some restaurants are still adding surcharges of up to 20% to your bill. Should they?

Nearly 11% of eateries taking part in Restaurant Week are adding surcharges to checks. The fees that started during the pandemic are illegal in New York.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

‘The voice of the Board of Education’ longtime secretary Estela Beltran to retire after 37 years

Best known for her calm, recognizable voice leading board meetings, Beltran started her career at Chicago Public Schools in 1986.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Public safety training facility, once center of controversy, opens its doors

Mayor Lori Lightfoot had slammed the project before launching her first mayoral campaign, but did an about-face once in office, making the facility even bigger and more expensive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

What will the next Chicago City Council look like?

With many alderpersons choosing not to run for reelection, decades of institutional knowledge will be lost when the new Council convenes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing stiff headwinds as 8 challengers vie for her job

The fractured field virtually guarantees no single candidate will reach the vote threshold — more than 50% — that’s needed to avoid a runoff between the top two finishers in the Feb. 28 election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Heightened security planned for Lunar New Year celebrations, the latest on Illinois’ assault weapons ban challenges 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Chicago weather: Several inches of snow marks end of unusually warm, snowless January

Wednesday’s snowfall caps a stretch of warm, snow-free days not seen in years. More snow is expected by Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

11 Chicago chefs, restaurants named as as semifinalists for 2023 James Beard Awards

Best new restaurant nominees include Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining and Obélix.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Ride-hailing passengers who follow the rules shouldn’t pay for bad behavior of others

Ride-hailing and food app drivers deserve protection and should be reimbursed if they have their privileges revoked because of the made-up tales of disgruntled passengers. But we don’t think other passengers who follow the rule should have to pay the price.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

‘Nobody just goes to your house and starts killing people.’ Father struggles to understand attack that killed daughter and her mother

The attack badly wounded three other people. The daughter and two of the other victims are transgender, but a source said there’s currently no indication the shooting targeted them because of how they identified.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Curbing juvenile crime must be a priority for next mayor

Carjackings are often committed by juveniles. Mentoring, after-school and other youth programs need support, and it’s a mayor’s job to “sell” them to the public.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Chicago police, Cook County sheriff partner up to help owners protect vehicles from theft

As car thefts spike in the Chicagoland area, the agencies offer motorists steering wheel locks, tracking registration and helpful hints on how to keep property secure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Belmont Cragin killing: Reward offered for information about fatal shooting

Ramiro Mendez, a father of two young daughters, was gunned down in his driveway while walking his dog.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Ethics board wants Lightfoot campaign investigated, state bill seeks temp worker protections 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Board of Ethics wants Lightfoot campaign investigated over recruiting student volunteers from CPS, City Colleges

The email deputy campaign manager Megan Crane sent to Chicago Public School teachers offered their students class credit if they agreed to volunteer for the mayor’s re-election campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Put ComEd, Peoples Gas rate increase requests under the microscope

Consumer advocates are calling the avalanche of rate increase requests “preposterous.” The Illinois Commerce Commission will need to work overtime to ensure consumers aren’t hit with unfair price hikes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can make Illinois healthier than ever

In the three years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Illinois, public health experts have gained invaluable knowledge to improve our health care system.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

Crime is a top issue in Chicago mayoral race: How would nine candidates address it?

All nine mayoral candidates have released at least a brief public safety plan — or, in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s case, touted what she posed as her achievements in office.

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