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There were plenty of surprises in prosecution’s case against R. Kelly. But will any spell acquittal?

CHICAGO — High-profile federal conspiracy trials like the one unfolding in Chicago against disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly don’t typically have many made-for-TV bombshells.

Chicago Tribune

Video shows guard ‘defending himself and employees’ as he fatally shot ax-wielding man outside Greektown pot dispensary: source

The source described the guard’s actions as “heroic” and said he was released from police custody without charges being filed. He was being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for a cut to his leg.

Chicago Sun-Times

Understanding, tolerance can bridge divisions between rural Illinois, Chicago

Wherever you go, whomever you meet, people are individuals first, not groups.

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Historical documents offer glimpses of the Underground Railroad in Chicago

Chicago had been a destination for freedom seekers. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 changed things, making Canada a safer final destination and Chicago largely a way station on the Underground Railroad.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago excited for N’Keal Harry’s eventual return

Bears WR N'Keal Harry was placed on IR last week, meaning the soonest he can return is Week 5. Chicago is looking forward to his return.

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City’s test of additional dwelling units finds most takers in gentrified wards

In the rollout of additional dwelling units, or ADUs, 83% are headed to Chicago’s North or Northwest sides with little activity in other areas.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘South Side’ to take a trip down to the Lower Wacker auto pound

HBO Max series’ upcoming third season will bring characters to the ominous underground facility that a show producer calls ‘kind of hauntingly beautiful.’

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Labor’s brewing renaissance: Union drives gain steam at Starbucks, other coffee shops

The success of SEIU in organizing baristas in Chicago has led to the arduous task of negotiating first contracts in settings where worker turnover can be high.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years

Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union…

Chicago Sun-Times

After a tough summer for air travel, what will the fall bring?

CHICAGO — Ellie and Ryan Weseloh feel lucky to have escaped the worst of what the summer brought for air travelers.

Chicago Tribune

As more migrants arrive in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Texas governor to collaborate

Mayor Lori Lightfoot encouraged residents to help support a second wave of migrants who arrived Sunday afternoon by bus in Chicago and urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to collaborate on a more humane transition.

Chicago Tribune

50 more immigrants arrive in Chicago from Texas; city launches website for donations

On Sunday, Lightfoot again lambasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for “manufacturing a human crisis” by sending immigrants to the city with no prior communication as to their needs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Correa homer helps Twins stop White Sox 5-1, avoid series sweep

CHICAGO — Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee had a concert in the Chicago area Sunday night, but he took in the Twins-White Sox game the afternoon before it.

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Steel mill closings explored in new documentary

Steven Walsh’s film, “Southeast: a City Within a City,” explores the impact of the decline of the city’s steel mills on the people who lived nearby and worked in the mills.

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‘You catch the moment’

Chicago artist Don Colley has been attending the weeks-long trial of R. Kelly trial as an artist, sketching scenes one after another.

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Boy, 13, wounded in Lawndale shooting

He was shot in the knee while walking on a sidewalk in the 700 block of South Kostner Avenue Sunday, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Teacher, support staff shortage prompts ‘all hands on deck’ as Illinois' school year rolls out

CHICAGO — Weeks after Illinois students began what is predicted to be a more “normal” school year, a steep shortage of teachers and other essential employees is forcing many administrators to take an all-hands-on-deck approach.

Chicago Tribune

Dan Wiederer: As Bears President Ted Phillips prepares to move on, the team’s on-field mediocrity under his watch reveals bigger problems

CHICAGO — By the end of November, just about everything surrounding the Chicago Bears football team was undeniably ablaze. That extended window the Bears thought they had to compete for a Super Bowl crown? Incinerated.

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White Sox’s Cease Loses No-Hitter With One Out to Go

A blowout win over Minnesota ended in bittersweet fashion for Chicago on Saturday night.

Chicago Tribune

Dylan Cease loses no-hit bid with two outs in 9th, settling for one-hit shutout in 13-0 White Sox win

CHICAGO — Dylan Cease has been nearly unhittable at times this season while putting himself in contention for the American League Cy Young Award.

Tribune News Service

Luis Arraez breaks up Dylan Cease's no-hitter with two outs in 9th as Twins lose to White Sox, 13-0

CHICAGO — If not for Luis Arraez on what was to be the final out of the game, the Twins would have suffered their 10th time being no-hit in Twins-Senators history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Labor Day parade returns for 1st time since pandemic to celebrate workers

Hundreds of onlookers lined Ewing Avenue Saturday in the East Side neighborhood to watch.

Chicago Tribune

Sky have proved they can bounce back — but consistency is vital against Sun in semifinals

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky know how to dig themselves out of trouble.

Chicago Sun-Times

15-year-old boy seriously wounded in South Chicago shooting

He was shot while walking in the 7900 block of South Crandon Avenue Friday night, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police officer struck by driver during traffic stop in Fifth City, police say

The officer was conducting a traffic stop in the 3300 block of West Congress Parkway when he was hit by a driver in a black sedan, police said.

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