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Benny the Bull suggests clever tweak to Chicago’s court design

Chicago's beloved Benny the Bull offers a cute idea for a new court design.

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7 things to know heading into Bears-Packers in Week 2

From another showdown in prime time to Chicago's struggles, here are seven things to know ahead of the Bears' Week 2 game vs. Packers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Friday with spotlight on abortion rights

The vice president’s Friday visit marks her fourth time in Illinois since taking office.

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Electric air taxis being simulated in Chicago could make commuting downtown a 15-minute affair

Electric air taxis could one day whisk commuters from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.

Chicago Tribune

3 killed, 16 others wounded by gunfire in Chicago Tuesday — nearly half the victims from a mass shooting in Washington Park

Two men were killed and seven others were wounded when an argument broke out between two groups at the park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: Chicago’s rookies impressed in their NFL debuts

The Bears rookies stepped up in their first NFL starts in Sunday's win against the 49ers.

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LIV Golf prize money: How much will the players earn in latest event?

Dustin Johnson was able to maximise his earnings last time out in Boston with victory in both the individual and team competition with 4 Aces

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LIV Golf live stream: How to watch latest event in Chicago

Dustin Johnson won the last edition in Boston and will be favourite in Chicago to make it back-to-back wins

The Independent UK

LIV Golf schedule: When is next event of controversial tour?

Dustin Johnson won the fourth LIV Golf event in Boston and is favourite in Chicago over Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann

The Independent UK

Irish American Movie Hooley moves to new locales this year, with an Irish ghost story, an Irish homecoming and American memories of Sept. 11

CHICAGO — In addition to the many other creative activities of Mike Houlihan, which have included actor, writer, radio host and political consultant, he became a film festival impresario nearly a decade ago and is still at it, happily.

Chicago Tribune

Attorney Alex Breland created the Visible Man Review, a book club for Black men where talk of culture, history and camaraderie is abundant

CHICAGO — The pandemic may have initially shut down a number of endeavors, but it reinforced the long-standing truth that reading is fundamental. One just has to show up to the Visible Man Review book club on the last Thursday of every month to bear witness to that.

Chicago Tribune

How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track

Freight railroads could stop rolling at midnight Friday if negotiators don't stop a looming strike over working conditions. Congress could end a strike quickly, but a brief shutdown hurts the economy.

WEKU

One dead and six injured as multiple shots fired in park between two gangs

One person has been killed and six others are in hospital receiving treatment with their condition unknown after a shooting in Chicago between two rival gangs during a wave of violence in the city

Daily Mirror

Day 2 of jury deliberations at R. Kelly's child porn trial

Jurors are set to begin deliberating for a second day at R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago

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Australian tollway firm agrees to buy majority stake in Chicago Skyway for $2 billion

Atlas Arteria, an Australian toll road company, has agreed to buy a 67% stake in the Chicago Skyway from two Canadian pension funds for $2 billion.

Chicago Tribune

GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey in another controversy with the Jewish community

CHICAGO — Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey has created more controversy with Illinois’ Jewish community after a weekend visit to a Palestinian group where he spoke in front of a map that relabeled Israel as Palestine and said he would consider seeking repeal of a state law banning public pension…

Chicago Tribune

Chicago guaranteed income recipients are mostly women and caregivers with median income of $14,000

CHICAGO — Chicago’s $31.5 million guaranteed income pilot program has kicked off with slightly more than 5,000 households receiving their first payments, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Welcome to Chicago, Darren; let me show you around

A sincere offer to Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, now living in the city until November.

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Jury in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago ends first day of deliberations with no verdict

CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial were excused Tuesday evening after deliberating fewer than four hours without reaching a verdict, and are expected to return Wednesday morning to continue their discussions.

Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: Wana, Cann, Garden Society Execs On How To Scale A Cannabis Brand

On the first day of Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Nancy Whiteman, CEO of Wana Brands; Luke Anderson, co-founder of Cann; and Erin Gore, founder and CEO of Garden So

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police officer suspended 100 days for kicking handcuffed suspect in head and failing to properly activate body camera

A review by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability found that Officer Jairam Ramkumar stomped and kicked the suspect “without justification.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bronzeville Art District gears up for this year’s final bus tour of galleries

“It’s about connecting people with their culture and history of one of the African American communities of Chicago, as well as bringing people from all over the city to enjoy what Bronzeville has to offer,” said Frances Guichard of Gallery Guichard.

The Independent UK

Suburban Chicago library cancels drag bingo event ‘due to threats’

The Downers Grove Public Library expresses its disappointment over the cancellation, but says “it is our responsibility to keep you safe”

Chicago Sun-Times

GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s Chicago move, R. Kelly trial awaits verdict 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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Report: Seeding for LIV Golf’s Team Series Championship was originally going to be determined by a closest-to-the-pin contest

LIV Golf is in Chicago this week for its fifth event.

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