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Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.’s missing campaign money, local man gets Virgin Galactic refund after 15 years 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

School leader says incident of man shouting to students on bus in Chicago was not antisemitism but ‘kids and immature adults’

CHICAGO — An incident Wednesday in which elementary students were shouted at on their school bus near West Rogers Park was not an act of antisemitism, the school’s CEO Rabbi Menachem Levine said Friday.

Chicago Tribune

5 Bold predictions for Bears vs. Lions

From the Bears dropping 40 points to David Montgomery's resurgence, here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Lions.

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New biker war brewing in Chicago as Mongol Nation pushes onto Outlaws Motorcycle Club turf

Five people were shot last weekend at a Southwest Side bar amid escalating violence between the rival biker gangs. “There’s a lot of bad blood brewing,” one biker says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: Photography from a busy week of midterm elections

Democrats command several wins throughout Illinois and U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia enters the crowded race for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lauri Markkanen’s last two years in Chicago ‘wasn’t that much fun’

The former Bull spoke on his struggles in Chicago before being traded.

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In Pilsen mural, Sergio Maciel uses masks to celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity

Growing up in Chicago sparked the artist’s interest in the ‘differences between people and the commonalities between one another.’

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3 causes for concern as the Bears face the Lions in Week 10

As the Bears prepare for their Week 10 game against the Lions, here are some reasons to be concerned.

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Ald. Tom Tunney will not run for mayor

“All Chicagoans deserve a mayor who will wake up every day with the energy to make Chicago the best place to live, work and raise a family,” Tunney said in explaining his decision.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lions keys to victory vs. Bears in Week 10

Top Detroit Lions keys to victory vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 10

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Sun-Times obituary writer Maureen O’Donnell bids farewell to daily reporting, with many lasting memories

I’ve written about too many people who died, leaving their dreams unrealized. I might contribute to the Sun-Times from time to time, but right now I’m planning to retire and travel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Noose found at construction site of Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

Lakeside Alliance, a partnership of Black-owned construction firms, said it reported the incident to police

Evening Standard

Men storm school bus, yell hate slurs at children and perform ‘Heil Hitler salute’ in Chicago, officials say

CHICAGO — Chicago police are looking for a group of men who stormed a school bus, where they spewed antisemitic slurs and threatened to harm a 12-year-old boy in the West Rogers Park neighborhood on Wednesday, according to officials.

Chicago Tribune

Man killed in Greater Grand Crossing drive-by shooting

Bryant D. McNeal, 37, was shot multiple times and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died, police said.

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Joe Manniello's Week 10 NFL picks

Week 9 was, in a word, weird. There were three pushes, also known as ties with the point spread, after just one in the previous eight weeks (123 games). Sunday's action kicks off with the NFL’s first regular-season game in Germany and there are some intriguing matchups as the playoff…

Chicago Tribune

Work halted at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago after noose is found

CHICAGO — Foundation officials are condemning a “shameless act of cowardice and hate” at the site of former President Barack Obama’s presidential center in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood on Thursday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jill Biden, Cabinet members to visit Chicago, Rolling Meadows Monday

The purpose of the trip, the White House said, is to “highlight the Biden administration’s commitment” to expanding apprenticeships.

The Independent UK

US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is joining a crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

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Chicago Sun-Times

11 shot, 3 fatally, in Chicago Wednesday

In one of the attacks, a man was killed and two others wounded in the 6600 block of North Clark Street in Rogers Park, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chuy’s in: Garcia makes another run for mayor of Chicago

“Folks know me,” the 66-year-old Garcia told the Sun-Times. “They know what I’ve done.” In 2015, Garcia, now a Democratic congressman, forced then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel into Chicago’s first mayoral runoff election.

Chicago Sun-Times

Latest sobering news on climate change is more reason for cities, states to step up against global warming

The closely divided U.S. House and Senate that will emerge after the midterms do not appear poised to enact strong legislation.

Chicago Tribune

DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points and Zach LaVine adds 23, but the Chicago Bulls fade late in a 115-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans

CHICAGO -- Despite four sets of back-to-backs in the first three weeks of the season,the Chicago Bulls entered their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at the United Center at 6-6.

Chicago Sun-Times

11 Chicago mayoral candidates attend forum at Temple Sholom

The candidates addressing took questions on public safety, housing insecurity, antisemitism and education. Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not attend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally shot in Humboldt Park

The man was shot about 6:20 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue. He died at a hospital.

Los Angeles Times

Paul Schrade dies; union leader survived bullet to the head when Robert F. Kennedy was killed

Paul Schrade soaked up the excitement as the crowd roared and Robert Kennedy smiled and leaned into the microphone: “So my thanks to all of you, and on to Chicago we go.”

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