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Commentary: Women in charge: Paving the way for the next generation

With my best friend riding shotgun and my two dogs in the back seat of my Buick Encore, I made the road trip from D.C. to Chicago last month for the ordination and consecration of Paula E. Clark, the first female bishop, and first Black bishop, of the Episcopal Diocese…

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Behind the scenes at Nachusa Grasslands, where animals from mice to bison find stability

On a hilltop about 95 miles west of Chicago grow plant species that have been there for hundreds, if not thousands of years. The soil is sandy, so when the surrounding lowlands were used for agriculture, the hill remained untouched. From that vantage point, Nachusa Grasslands sprawls below with sections…

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Red Wings rebound with convincing victory over Ducks

DETROIT — After a disappointing and disheartening loss in Chicago 48 hours earlier, coach Derek Lalonde was curious to see how his Red Wings would respond.

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Kraken give up 2 late goals, fall 5-4 at Blackhawks

CHICAGO — There was a reminder for the Kraken early in this Sunday matinee that losing focus even for a shift or two isn’t the best idea.

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Brad Biggs: Matt Eberflus has dropped hints a change on the Chicago Bears offensive line is coming. Here’s the most likely scenario.

Matt Eberflus dropped enough hints during the Chicago Bears’ review of the first six games that it wouldn’t be a surprise if they were to make a change on the offensive line against the New England Patriots on Monday night at Gillette Stadium.

Chicago Tribune

Gunfire during illegal racing on Chicago street kills 3

Chicago police say three men were killed and two more were seriously wounded when gunfire broke out as about 100 street racers took over an intersection in a caravan of vehicles

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Shadows of Trump’s false stolen election claims hang over Illinois GOP ‘election integrity’ efforts

CHICAGO — Hiring precinct election judges and poll watchers has traditionally been routine work for state political parties and candidates trying to ensure ballots are cast and counted properly leading up to Election Day.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago holding in-season competition for punt returner role

Following Velus Jones' struggles on special teams, Bears STC Richard Hightower indicated there's an in-season competition at punt returner.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Redrawn Illinois congressional map gives most incumbents an election edge over newcomers, but issues such as economy, crime, abortion could also play a factor

CHICAGO — With the control of Congress up for grabs in this fall’s election, Democrats and Republicans can ill-afford to lose any House seats — and issues from the economy to abortion could help decide which way voters break in Illinois and elsewhere.

Chicago Tribune

12 killed, 45 wounded in weekend Chicago shootings

Nine people were shot to death in a 12-hour span from Saturday night into early Sunday, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zach LaVine scores 23 points in his season debut, but the Bulls fall flat in home opener to the Cavaliers

CHICAGO — Zach LaVine made his season debut for the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Tribune

Petitions out for Rep. Garcia mayoral run; lawmaker still mulling Chicago City Hall bid

Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia knows that mayoral petitions are being circulated on his behalf and has not discouraged it, petition drive leader Clem Balanoff told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Monkeypox kills 2 in Chicago’s first fatal cases, health department announces

CHICAGO — The first two monkeypox deaths in Chicago were announced Friday by the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Chicago Tribune

3 charged in attempted carjacking of off-duty Chicago police officer in Calumet Heights

The officer was standing near a car in the 8800 block of South Constance Avenue Thursday when three people approached and demanded the car and the officer’s belongings, police said.

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‘Godland,’ set in Iceland, wins top award at Chicago film festival

The Gold Hugo winner also claims a Silver Hugo for its cinematography.

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Baseball quiz: One moment in time

Postseason has the quizmaster reminiscing about a historic year in Chicago baseball — 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times

Babe’s record-book buck, bounding cemetery buck, fish habitats for the Slough and timberdoodles

A bounding spike at a North Side cemetery, a question on timberdoodles, Babe Ruth’s record-book buck and building fish habitats at Willow Slough are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Tribune

After Velus Jones Jr.’s ‘devastating’ mistake last week, the Chicago Bears are holding a competition for their punt return role

CHICAGO — Velus Jones Jr. has given it some thought. If he had that one sequence from last week’s loss to the Washington Commanders to do over again, if he had a redo on the punt he muffed inside the Chicago Bears 10-yard line with 8 minutes, 12 seconds remaining,…

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Portable toilets would make Chicago’s parks, lakefront more usable

The availability of a single portable toilet when restrooms are closed can make a massive difference to someone’s experience of a public space.

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Red Wings let third-period lead slip away, lose 4-3 to Chicago in OT

CHICAGO — Four games, and no one has beaten the Red Wings in regulation time yet.

Chicago Tribune

As Bailey seeks to weaken Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Black support, governor launches new ad with endorsement from Obama

CHICAGO — A new TV spot from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts an endorsement from former President Barack Obama just as the governor’s opponents are seeking to weaken his support among Black voters.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Chicago put Louis Armstrong on a path to jazz greatness 100 years ago

The trumpeter from New Orleans was 21 when he stepped off a train at the Illinois Central Station in 1922. Now, jazz events in Chicago are exploring his influence on the city.

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Chicago finances win city first Fitch upgrade in a decade

Chicago won its first upgrade from Fitch Ratings Inc. in more than a decade, a sign that the Windy City is finally starting to turn its beleaguered finances around.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago public health officials announce 2 monkeypox deaths

Health officials say that death from the monkeypox virus remains an extremely rare event, with only 32 deaths occurring out of more than 75,000 global cases during the 2022 outbreak.

Chicago Tribune

Actress Sharon Stone tweets support of Illinois Holocaust Museum in antisemitic climate

CHICAGO — Hollywood actress Sharon Stone is again boosting the work of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie on social media.

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