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Some immigrants arriving from Texas temporarily living in suburban hotel

About 300 immigrants have come to Chicago via Texas-charted buses to Illinois within the last week, according to Illinois officials. Some are now temporarily living at a suburban hotel.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 men shot in West Loop

The men, 46 and 48, were with a group of people in the 1400 block of West Lake Street when someone got out of a black sedan and fired, Chicago police said.

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Erich Himmel, a leader in Chicago’s German American community, dead at 86

He was grand marshal for 35 years of the annual Steuben Parade celebrating German culture and heritage and was to be honored this weekend at this year’s edition of the parade.

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Steve James’ ‘A Compassionate Spy,’ about a UChicago physicist who leaked nuclear secrets to the Soviets, premieres at Venice and Telluride

VENICE, Italy — “This is kind of like: whoa.”

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: 8 random thoughts on the Chicago Cubs after a 4-3 loss on a lazy afternoon at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

Chicago Tribune

Queen Elizabeth II was a ‘lovely lady’ who had a ‘great innings,’ said one ex-pat living in Chicago

Brits and others living in Chicago remember the queen and her annual Christmas Day speech — something many families tuned into every year.

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Communication breakdown? Pritzker and Texas governor disagree who’s ignoring whom in immigrant busing dispute

Gov. J.B. Pritzker complained Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing of immigrants is politically motivated and “disgusting.” “Staffs have been in contact with one another, but they have been wholly uncooperative in Texas,” Pritzker said. “They are trying to sow chaos around the country, not just here in…

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-employee testifies he now doubts R. Kelly abuse denials

An ex-business manager for R. Kelly and his co-defendant at Kelly’s ongoing federal trial in Chicago has expressed doubts on the witness stand about Kelly’s insistence in the 2000s that he never sexually abused minors

The Independent UK

R. Kelly co-defendant continues testimony Thursday: ‘Make sure you get all those tapes’

CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant took the stand again Thursday for what promises to be lengthy testimony in his own defense.

Chicago Tribune

Agency releases report detailing findings of probe into Chicago officer's fatal shooting of Anthony Alvarez

CHICAGO — The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released its summary report Wednesday that details its investigation’s findings and recommendations in the 2021 fatal shooting of Anthony Alvarez by a Chicago police officer.

Chicago Tribune

‘Homelessness’ finally eliminated!

Chicago’s Night Ministry now prefers the term “unhoused.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Third group of migrants settling in after arrival from Texas, Chicago officials say

CHICAGO — A group of more than 100 migrants arrived in Chicago Wednesday afternoon from the Texas border, city officials confirmed.

Chicago Tribune

Bollywood: Yami Gautam’s ‘LOST’ to premiere at Chicago South Asian Film Fest

Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury-directed investigative drama thriller ‘LOST’ has been officially selected as the opening night premiere film at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Police release photos of men wanted in fatal Loop stabbing

A man, 41, was stabbed several times Tuesday near the Chicago Board of Trade Building and LaSalle Street Station.

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Man killed, 2 bystanders wounded during exchange of gunfire in Austin

Two people were arguing in the 5800 block of West Madison Street when they each drew a gun and started shooting, Chicago police said.

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Bear Necessities: Darnell Mooney welcomes challenge that comes with being WR1

Not many are familiar with Bears WR Darnell Mooney. But that could change as Mooney is thrust into the spotlight as Chicago's WR1.

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Democratic mayors prepare to be next Texas migrant busing targets

Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle officials are all getting ready if Gov. Greg Abbott eyes them next.

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Her son was murdered two months ago. She wants to know what is taking police so long to arrest his killer.

Marcos Diaz was murdered on June 25 in Chicago. Witnesses are cooperating with police. But his family is still waiting for justice.

Chicago Tribune

Fall birding season kicks off in a Chicago neighborhood once known for steel mills: ‘This is a birding hot spot’

CHICAGO -- The stars arrived early. There was an eastern bluebird bright as the summer sky, a palm warbler with a jaunty chestnut-brown cap, and a snow-white great egret standing 3 feet tall.

Chicago Tribune

How walking together helped 2 cancer patients heal: ‘You think you’re alone, and you’re just not’

CHICAGO -- The first time Eric McElroy knocked on Zach Jenkins’ door, Jenkins was not in the mood to chat.

The Independent UK

School gun case sparks debate over safety and second chances

In May, police got a tip and arrested student Keyon Robinson with a gun on his high school campus in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK

School gun case sparks debate over safety and second chances

In May, police got a tip and arrested student Keyon Robinson with a gun on his high school campus in suburban Chicago

Chicago Tribune

With no playoff race this September, Cubs already are looking to the offseason and 40-man roster decisions

CHICAGO — In a perfect situation, the Chicago Cubs would be employing advance scouts this month ahead of a postseason run.

Chicago Sun-Times

Third wave of immigrants arrives in Chicago from Texas

For the third time in a week, Texas officials sent individuals arriving at the southern U.S. border to Chicago. City officials are providing refuge for the newly arrived immigrants at a Humboldt Park shelter.

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