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1 dead, 3 injured after vehicle strikes Chicago fire truck on Stevenson Expressway

The fire truck was responding to a crash about 2:40 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 at Pulaski Road when it was struck by a vehicle, Illinois State Police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Making beautiful music together

A Batavia couple is part of a dynamic Chicago violin scene.

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Gun laws and the Monterey Park shooting

Bash called out the GOP lawmaker after he attempted to brush off the need for new gun laws

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‘Surreal’: 70 Chicago-area high school seniors receive full-ride scholarships through golf caddying

Sarah Adebayo, 17, almost didn’t believe her eyes when she received the scholarship. ‘Am I reading this right?’ she asked.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Some suggestions for Indiana-record burbot, woolly bear/worm, urban fishing and non-ice fishing

A second Indiana-record burbot in less than two weeks, a question on woolly bears/worms, some stats on urban fishing and some non-ice fishing suggestions are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘I can’t be denied if I continue to work’: How DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow became one of the country’s top basketball players

CHICAGO — Aneesah Morrow is the biggest person in the room without taking up too much space.

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Person beaten to death in West Roseland apartment

They were found about 3:30 p.m. in a bedroom inside an apartment in the 11100 block of South Vernon Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot to death inside West Englewood home

About 5:55 p.m., the 25-year-old was inside a home in the 1200 block of West 73rd Street when he was shot in the abdomen, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 teens wounded in separate shootings on South Side

At least 28 minors have been shot in Chicago this year, according to data kept by the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Confidential settlement agreement reached in case over Ernie Banks’ estate

CHICAGO — Almost eight years later to the day of legendary Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks’ passing, a confidential settlement was agreed upon over his estate, according to a news release.

Chicago Tribune

OSHA proposes $60,000 more in fines for New York, Chicago and Florida Amazon facilities

OSHA proposed a fine of $60,269 for Amazon after finding injury lists at three warehouses put workers at “high risk for lower back injuries and musculoskelatal disorders.”

Miami Herald

Jesse Jackson Sr. shares hopeful message with Cook County Jail detainees during visit

CHICAGO — Jesse Jackson Sr. visited the Cook County Jail Saturday morning to speak to a gymnasium filled with inmates.

Chicago Tribune

New House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hits Chicago on Sunday

Joining Jeffries at a luncheon in River North on Sunday will be Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., the new Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

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I bike in Chicago year-round. Like-minded cyclists are pushing me further this winter.

I saddled up my Schwinn and rode 60 miles across the city to talk about gear, motivation and cold-weather strategies with bike couriers and other seasoned riders.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews undecided about future but accepting of life’s uncertainties

The Hawks’ captain faces two of the toughest decisions of his career: whether to stay in Chicago or accept a trade by March 3, and whether to sign another contract with any team in July. At the moment, “things haven’t really taken shape yet” in his mind.

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She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

Lori Lightfoot made history four years ago as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor

Chicago Sun-Times

Man charged with grazing 12-year-old relative when gun in his pocket discharges

Martin Guest, 61, was arrested early Thursday in the 8800 block of South Ridgeland Avenue and charged with recklessly discharging a firearm, Chicago police said. He was taking the gun out of his pocket at the time.

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In Chicago, Secretary of State Blinken says Putin has already lost what he wanted in Ukraine

CHICAGO — Making a brief visit to Chicago on Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said while Ukrainians have suffered tremendously, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has inflicted “extraordinary damage” on his own citizens and military and that U.S.-led sanctions will take a dramatic toll on Russia’s…

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Man shot to death in Greater Grand Crossing

Demani Bass, 19, was in the 7300 block of South Wabash Avenue about 4:45 a.m. when he was shot in the abdomen, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shoots, wounds suspected robber in shootout on Green Line train near Cicero station

The man had a concealed-carry license. The suspected robber, 33, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair-to-serious condition, Chicago Fire Department officials said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears 2022 WR review: New faces fail to make a difference

Our next Bears position review focuses on the wide receivers, a group that featured many new players who disappointed as a whole.

Chicago Tribune

Judge temporarily blocks Illinois gun ban from being enforced on plaintiffs in lawsuit

CHICAGO — An Effingham County judge on Friday temporarily blocked Illinois’ recently enacted ban on high-powered weapons and high-capacity magazines from being enforced on more than 850 people and a handful of licensed gun dealers.

Chicago Tribune

Developmentally disabled man may lose sight, taste after shooting, says father, who witnessed the Back of the Yards attack

CHICAGO — Panic and fury have taken hold of Philip Rega, the father of a developmentally disabled man wounded in a hail of gunfire in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood on Wednesday while he waited for a school bus.

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia mentioned in recording during feds’ ComEd probe

The congressman, who is running for mayor of Chicago, is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”

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