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Bears 2023 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at RB?

Our Bears' NFL draft preview series continues with running back, which has been overhauled this offseason.

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Progressive candidate Brandon Johnson elected Chicago’s new mayor

Election had pit Johnson, who previously supported defunding the police, against the centrist Paul Vallas, who was endorsed by the police union

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Runner left looking like 'sloth from Ice Age' after slipping on black ice

Rachel Pepper, from Chicago, in Illinois, was left with an enormous bump on the side of her head after slipping on dangerous black ice while out for a run

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It’s Election Day in Wisconsin and Chicago (among others)

Welcome to the Tuesday, April 4, Brew.

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They met and became friends as neighboring season ticket holders for the White Sox. Years later, he donated a kidney to her.

CHICAGO — One rainy day in the spring of 2021, longtime friends Lisa Polk and Kevin Fuller got to talking while shielding themselves from the elements on the 300-level concourse of the Chicago White Sox’s Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

Q&A: Motorola exec who made the first cellphone call 50 years ago talks Chicago, ChatGPT and tech’s future

Like skyscrapers, improv comedy or even a good hot dog, the cellphone was born in Chicago but quickly claimed by New York City as its own.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor

Chicago voters are choosing a new mayor to lead the heavily Democratic city

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Storms possible across Chicago area on Election Day

Showers are possible early Tuesday, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks starts his final round of chemotherapy

CHICAGO — The loudest ovation at Guaranteed Rate Field came before Monday’s home opener when a recorded message from Liam Hendriks appeared on the video board.

Chicago Tribune

CPD has ‘sufficient resources’ ready for potential protests against Trump arraignment

“The Chicago Police Department is continuing to monitor the situation in New York City,” a Chicago police spokesperson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

FOP boss files complaint about city housing migrants at police stations

At least eight migrants, including three children, had been staying at the Central District since they got to Chicago. The Salvation Army moved most of them to a shelter Monday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Election officials urge Chicago residents to vote early due to threat of severe weather Tuesday

CHICAGO — The threat of severe weather Tuesday has officials urging Chicago residents to vote early in the day for the runoff election to decide 14 ward representatives as well as the city’s new mayor.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago State University faculty strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations: ‘Where there is people there is power’

CHICAGO — The Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stood on the picket lines Monday after almost a year of negotiating for better wages. More than 70 union members held green and white signs with the words “on strike for a fair contract” at 95th Street…

Chicago Tribune

SF Giants nearly make franchise history while spoiling White Sox home opener with Disco-dinger party

CHICAGO — Ringing in the White Sox home opener Monday, it was the Giants who threw a party. Call it a Disco-dinger bash.

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Spring housing market ‘stalling’ as record low inventory plagues buyers

Ron Vlasic, 56, was one of 19 bidders on a $315,000, three-bedroom house in Des Plaines in February.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor’s race reaches final moments, Chicago State University faculty go on strike and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Sports Illustrated

White Sox’ Liam Hendriks Shares Uplifting Message Amid Cancer Battle

Chicago’s closer indicated a return could be looming.

Chicago Sun-Times

Learn more about the 14 wards in the Chicago City Council runoff election

More than a quarter of the seats in Chicago’s City Council will be determined through runoff elections on Tuesday. Explore our coverage, get to know the candidates and understand why it matters.

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Heated mayoral race wraps up, but outcome may not be known for days

“I highly doubt either camp will concede on election night because up to 100,000 votes may not be counted when we go to bed on election night,” said pollster Matt Podgorski of M3 Strategies.

Chicago Sun-Times

21 shot, 4 fatally, including 2 teen boys in weekend gun violence across Chicago

Darrion Williams, 16, nicknamed “Cheese” by his friends, was shot and killed Friday night less than a mile from his school.

Chicago Tribune

As Chicago's most active voting precinct, Cook County inmates vote with help from jail and advocates

CHICAGO — Chicago’s most active voting precinct has an unlikely cornerstone. A big chunk of its voters don’t cast ballots at an elementary school gym or a library — they vote from jail.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Blues Festival lineup announced; Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Los Lobos among artists on tap

More than 250 artists and 45 performances are scheduled across three stages in Millennium Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Community wants something new’: Runoff candidates vie for 30th Ward seat, open for the first time in 20 years

“This is an exciting time for Chicago and the 30th Ward,” one candidate said. “The community wants to see something new. They’re tired of the political machine and old dynasties.”

Chicago Sun-Times

10th Ward runoff candidates would focus on economic development, public safety

Ana Guajardo, a labor organizer, won 27% of the vote in February while Peter Chico, a Chicago police officer, won 40%.

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4 reasons for optimism with Chicago Bears in 2023

The Bears will have an improved team in 2023. Here are four reasons for optimism:

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