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Chicago police officer wounded in Englewood shootout released from hospital

Officer Erik Moreno and two other uniformed officers tried to make a traffic stop in the 6900 block of South Sangamon Street when he was shot in the torso and arm and rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious-but-stable condition.

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Record heat sears Texas, central US this weekend

Record high temperatures continue to sear the Southwest through the Mississippi Valley, driving weekend energy demand as people turn to air conditioners to cool down, with the heat forecast to spread to Chicago and the Great Lakes early this week.

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Man killed, woman critically wounded in Grand Boulevard shooting

The man, 23, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

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Lake Michigan levels dropping, revealing how much work is needed to repair Chicago’s eroded beaches

CHICAGO — Giant concrete barriers separate a field of jagged rocks from a grassy playground at Rogers Park Beach on Lake Michigan. There is no white sand. Only “do not swim” signs spray-painted on the uninviting blocks.

Chicago Tribune

Police hiring needs a major revamp

Why does the Chicago Police Department continue to hire cops with racial bias. There are psychological tests that flag such personalities.

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Paul Sullivan: Mood turns ugly for White Sox as ‘Fire Tony’ chants ring out in a loss to Rangers

CHICAGO — In a 1980s flashback, the first “Fire Tony” chants of the new era rang out Saturday in the 10th inning of the Chicago White Sox’s 11-9 loss to the Texas Rangers.

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White Sox Fans Chant for Tony La Russa to Be Fired

Chicago has lost nine of its last 14 games and sits third in the AL Central with a 27–30 record.

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Rangers offense solves RISP struggles to spark comeback vs. White Sox in rare poor start by Martin Perez

CHICAGO – After the final out was made, and the comeback was complete, Rangers designated hitter Kole Calhoun went up to starting pitcher Martín Pérez, put his arms on his pitcher’s shoulders and then patted him on the back.

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A day of initiative and advocacy against gun violence in Chicago

CHICAGO — More than 1,000 people gathered in the Loop on Saturday to rally against gun violence, while dozens of others participated in a city gun turn-in program at a St. Sabina Church, in a day of initiative and advocacy to stop gun violence.

Chicago Tribune

Hundreds rally in Chicago, join national protests for stricter gun laws

“I remember laying in the hospital bed and thinking ‘I’m gonna be able to walk again,’” said Leed Blackman, who was paralyzed in a shooting but eventually walked again. “It’s not about me, though. People are dying every day.”

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37 shot, 7 fatally, in Chicago over weekend

Twenty-four of those shooting victims, a large majority, were hurt on the South Side. The West Side saw six victims.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police respond to domestic complaint at Kim Foxx’s home; no arrests made

CHICAGO — Police responded to a domestic-related incident at the home of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on Saturday, according to records from suburban police.

Chicago Tribune

At least 3 hurt in South Loop crash after boy driving stolen SUV led officers on chase, state police say

State police are investigating the crash and Chicago police are handling the arrest, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago drill rapper FBG Cash killed and a woman wounded in Auburn Gresham shooting

CHICAGO — Chicago drill rapper FBG Cash was killed early Friday morning in an Auburn Gresham shooting that also left a 29-year-old woman wounded, according to authorities and the rapper’s manager and friend.

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Chicago Blues Festival returns for 2022 with plenty of great music in tow

The Chicago Blues Festival kicked off Friday at Millennium Park — and for the first time at select neighborhood locations.

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Velus Jones Jr. almost missed the call from Bears on draft night

Velus Jones Jr. almost didn't answer the call from the Bears on draft night because he was in shock seeing the Chicago number on his phone.

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36 years later, the meaning of 'Ferris Bueller' is still hiding in plain sight

'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off' is the definitive Chicago movie. So why is Cameron wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey?

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James Beard Awards 2022: A look at the Chicago nominees

The awards recognize chefs, restaurants, bakers, bar programs, restaurant groups and more with the coveted honor considered by many to be the Oscars of the culinary industry.

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One to watch: Horsegirl

The indie teen trio from Chicago are releasing their debut album after making waves – and fans their parents’ age – at SXSW

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Sportsbooks paint pessimistic picture for Bears

Most oddsmakers don’t see them winning much. Justin Fields’ chances of being named MVP are set at 80-to-1.

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Chicago outdoors: Bloody Butcher, velvet buck feeding, Michigan-record flathead, dolostone

A chance to use the common name of bloody butcher, a velvet buck feeding, the Michigan-record flathead catfish, and a quip aboout dolostone as Illinois’ official rock are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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South Side rapper among 4 killed, 6 others wounded in shootings across Chicago Friday

Tristian Hamilton, a 31-year-old rapper who performed under the name FBG Cash, had been driving around about 5:30 a.m., with the woman asleep in the car, when a Cadillac cut him off in the 1600 block of West 81st Street and two people got out and began shooting, according to…

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Ferguson’s plan to shake up city politics is needed to keep elected leaders in check

Any initiative that aims to fix Chicago’s faulty political landscape and the uncontrollable rubber-stamp monster it nurtures with morsels of corruption is essential.

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Scouring Chicago alleys for scrap metal is a hard way to make a living. Just ask Francisco Garcia.

Their trucks piled high with pipes and old refrigerators, scrap metal collectors like Garcia, 71, from Pilsen, help put discarded waste back into the supply chain.

Chicago Tribune

‘Trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt’: White Sox manager Tony La Russa defends his controversial decision

CHICAGO — One of Tony La Russa’s managerial philosophies is “trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt.”

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