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Mayor Lightfoot's campaign defended emails seeking volunteers after school district raised alarm

CHICAGO — A Chicago Public Schools official informed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s campaign team that it can’t recruit students for political work on campus or offer extra credit — hours before the mayor’s campaign released a statement defending it as a “common practice” done for decades, emails obtained by The Chicago…

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78 years later, Blackhawks forward John Harms finally gets his rookie card as part of campaign to honor Indigenous players

CHICAGO — John Harms seemed to fade from Chicago Blackhawks lore just as quickly as he arrived.

Chicago Tribune

Ex-wife of TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau tells Chicago judge he had gold bars, says she’s ‘very scared’ of him

CHICAGO — The ex-wife of TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau told a Chicago federal judge Thursday she saw him handling dozens of gold bars over the course of their marriage and that she’s “scared” for her life now that he’s turned against her.

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Chicago’s economy socked with one-two punch of COVID, crime: Here’s how mayoral candidates plan to keep it off the ropes

Mayor Lori Lightfoot describes herself as a “pro-Chicago business” mayor. But on her watch, Boeing and Citadel have left town. On the plus side, Chicago remains a hub for tech start-ups. As Lightfoot seeks reelection, she and her rivals disagree how to revive the economy and restore downtown.

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Snapshots from opening day at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo

Some snapshots from opening day at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, which runs through Sunday at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

NASCAR announces headliners for Chicago Street Race concerts in July

The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, the Black Crowes and Charley Crockett are set to appear at the event July 1-2 in Grant Park. Tickets go on sale Feb. 2.

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Fireball maker accused of false advertising over sales of mini bottles sold sans whisky

A Chicago woman’s lawsuit alleges that the smaller bottles of Fireball Cinnamon malt beverage sold in convenience stores look the same as those that do contain whisky.

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Lightfoot lets loose on Vallas, Garcia at spirited forum of mayoral front-runners

Fighting for her political life, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called Jesus “Chuy” Garcia the “original defunder” of police and Paul Vallas a resume inflater who takes his marching orders from the Fraternal Order of Police and its “repugnant” president John Catanzara.

Chicago Sun-Times

Officials: Deadly Chicago high-rise fire was accidental

Chicago authorities say a deadly fire in a high-rise apartment building was caused by someone smoking in a bedroom

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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Grand jury gets case of July 4 shooting suspect's father

Illinois prosecutors have told a judge they are presenting evidence to a grand jury for a possible indictment against the father of the man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK

Alberta Clipper To Drop Snow In Chicago, Detroit Ahead Of Next Arctic Blast

A brewing storm is predicted to deliver a swath of accumulating snow from the northern Rockies to the northern and central plains

Zenger

Bears 2022 CB review: Jaylon Johnson and young players make strides

Our next Bears position review focuses on the cornerbacks, a group of young players who were tested all season but showed progress.

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Willie Wilson leads Chicago mayoral candidates in fundraising through 2022; Mayor Lori Lightfoot leads in spending

Willie Wilson has reported the most fundraising of all nine candidates running for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on Feb. 28. Wilson reported raising $6.1 million. WTTW reported that $5 million was self-funded. Mayor Lori Lightfoot spent the most at $4.3 million. These figures include all reports filed through Dec. 31,…

Evening Standard

Madonna adds fifth London date to 2023 The Celebration Tour

The Like A Prayer hitmaker, 64, has sold-out 36 shows and counting across Toronto, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and more

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Five measures certified (so far) in three states for the 2023 ballot

Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:

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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.

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35 Chicago charter schools approved to stay open but with CPS closely watching over them

The charter schools received shorter term lengths than in the past and new conditions for continued approval as part of an ongoing effort to demand greater accountability.

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Things to do in Chicago Jan. 26-Feb. 1: The Mix

A musical ‘Wuthering Heights’ and a Patty Griffin concert are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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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 Tribune

Paul Sullivan: No matter the result of MLB’s investigation, the White Sox need to sever ties with Mike Clevinger

CHICAGO — We don’t need to wait until the MLB investigation is completed to know Mike Clevinger is done in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

“We thought we would never find him.” Family seeks answers from Rockford funeral home after van holding man’s body was stolen

“I was thinking what are they trying to do, steal his organs or something like that,” Ed Brown said. Curtis Brown’s body was found Monday on a South Chicago street.

Chicago Tribune

Judge slaps ex-Chicago college student who spied for China with 8 years in federal prison

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Chicago college student to eight years in federal prison for spying on behalf of the Chinese government, saying it was clear that his ultimate goal was to become a “sleeper agent” and infiltrate some of the United States’ most sensitive operations.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘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.

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