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Extreme takeover? Pritzker and Bailey accuse one another of being an extremist who is dangerous for Illinois

It was the second and final debate between the two gubernatorial hopefuls Tuesday night, and both came prepared for combat, ready to dish it out — and not take any of the other’s jabs lying down.

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Lightfoot raises another $1 million for reelection bid. Is it enough to pull away from a crowded field of challengers?

With four months to go before she faces Chicago voters, Mayor Lori Lightfoot still hasn’t secured an overwhelming financial advantage over rival candidates seeking to make her a one-termer at City Hall.

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Repaving streets, replacing bridges, adding bike lanes: read details of next two years of city’s $4.5 billion capital plan

The updated spending plan Lightfoot calls “Chicago Works” includes money for 20 new bridges, “green” alleys, replacing 200 blocks of residential street lights and $60 million to replace lead service lines.

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R. Kelly associate seeks legal fees after acquittal

R. Kelly’s former business manager asked a federal judge to award him $850,000 in attorneys fees after a jury acquitted him during the same trial in Chicago at which the R&B singer was convicted of child pornography charges

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Basic income pilot faces overwhelming demand, Lightfoot’s big campaign war chest 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

Chicago fishing, Midwest Report: Illinois’ trout opener and punches of fall/winter

The opening of Illinois’ fall trout season leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area Girl Scouts council receives $4.2 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

A portion of the gift will be used to expand Girl Scouts’ reach on the city’s South and West sides.

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The real ‘Mothman’ or merely a Halloween costume? A spooky Chicago icon makes an appearance

Can we count this as a “Mothman” sighting?

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Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in three months — but spends more than half of it

The mayor spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30. Insiders call that a “burn rate,” and it could cause problems for her when the race shifts into high gear.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gone to the pig races

A family farm, begun in 1836, thrives 90 minutes from Chicago.

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Predicting Bears’ remaining schedule: How many wins in final 11 games?

With the Bears amid a mini-bye week after their Week 6 loss, we’re predicting Chicago's final 11 games.

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Four people killed, two others wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday

A store worker was shot to death during an attempted robbery in West Ridge. Salim Khamo, 66, returned fire but missed, police say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: What is Chicago’s biggest obstacle in 2022?

What's the biggest obstacle for the Bears this season? Easy, their roster.

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Trax Records faces lawsuit over alleged unpaid royalties and lack of payment

Marshall Jefferson and Adonis are among more than a dozen artists suing the pioneering Chicago house label

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Nikola Vučević hopes to benefit from a more balanced approach by the Chicago Bulls offense: ‘It’s not just me standing in the corner’

After Nikola Vučević's first full year in Chicago, the Bulls know they need to get the veteran center into his comfort zone this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area congressional Democratic candidates lead in fundraising, new FEC reports show

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., once again is the champion fundraiser in the delegation, with $11.6 million cash on hand as of Sept. 30.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 charged with stealing mail, U.S. Postal Service keys in Chicago

The federal charges were unsealed just days after the Chicago Sun-Times published stories outlining the rise of “check washing” in the city.

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Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s partner for mail-order Italian Beef pizza

The nine-inch Italian beef deep dish pizza is topped with cheese, tomatoes and thinly sliced Italian beef — sweet peppers or giardiniera are optional.

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Barack, Michelle Obama vote early in Chicago

President Obama joked that he missed the days when voters could ‘punch’ a ballot for straight-ticket voting.

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Chicago’s revamped 988 suicide ‘lifeline’ seeks to allay fears of police ties

The nonprofit running the city’s only call center says it has received about 350 calls and hasn’t transferred any to police.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois no longer requiring masks in health care facilities, though many may continue mandating them

CHICAGO — Illinois will no longer requiring masking in all health care facilities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County’s basic income pilot: 155,000+ applicants, just 3,250 spots

The Cook County Promise Pilot Program is the latest pilot in the Chicago area that will give selected residents $500 a month for two years with no strings attached. The deadline to apply is Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ald. Derrick Curtis accidentally shot himself in his wrist while cleaning gun, police say

Curtis, who represents the 18th Ward on the Chicago City Council, suffered the gunshot wound around noon in the 8200 block of South Christiana Avenue, according to a Chicago police alert.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ghost buses and trains haunt Chicagoans, Pritzker’s presidential poll numbers 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

Lizzo brings ‘Special’ vibes to Chicago in powerhouse concert

The Grammy winner was fierce as a singer and self-esteem advocate in a bedazzled production.

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