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Tony La Russa defends decision to intentionally walk batter on 1-2 count, which backfires in White Sox’s loss to Dodgers

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox reliever Bennett Sousa threw a wild pitch, allowing Freddie Freeman to take second base during the sixth inning Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Saudi-backed LIV golf tour tees up geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries

CHICAGO — Rich Harvest Farms, a lush private golf course near Aurora, might not seem like a natural setting for geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries, but they will arrive as surely as the morning dew when the LIV Golf Invitational Series comes to Illinois in September.

Chicago Tribune

Dodgers’ Max Muncy has big impact, drives in 5 runs in return

CHICAGO — One game might do more for Max Muncy’s psyche – er, elbow – than any number of rehab games in Triple-A could.

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City Council urged to create guaranteed income program for Black men

The idea is that such a program, paying $600 to $800 a month, would remove some men from the streets, thereby reducing their dependence on an illegal economy driven by the drug trade.

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White Sox pause Eloy Jiménez’s rehab assignment because of ‘normal leg soreness’

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez — working his way back from a right hamstring tendon tear — is experiencing “normal leg soreness,” general manager Rick Hahn said Thursday.

Chicago Tribune

Former watchdog launches venture to study Chicago’s government structure

Joe Ferguson’s 12-year run made him Chicago’s longest-serving watchdog. Now he wants to take a deeper look at the mayor’s office, city departments, the City Council, local government agencies under the mayor’s control — all to show it is “different from everywhere else” and how those differences…

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Chicago must finish modernizing its natural gas system

Some call for the project to be stopped in view of anticipated movement to green energy sources. However, we must be realistic. An alternative energy source for the 878,000 customers in Chicago is likely decades away.

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Chicago man who saved man on train tracks gets free car

A Chicago man who jumped onto train tracks to rescue someone who had fallen onto an electrified rail during a fight at an L station earned more than praise for his heroic act

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Afternoon Edition: June 9, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago man who saved man on train tracks gets free car

A Chicago man who jumped onto train tracks to rescue someone who had fallen onto an electrified rail during a fight at an L station earned more than praise for his heroic act

The Independent UK

Bernie Sanders in Chicago next week: Endorsing Jonathan Jackson, Delia Ramirez primary bids

Sanders hits Chicago on Thursday for a “Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed” rally at Teamsters Local 705 plus a Friday keynote to the Labor Notes Conference in Rosemont,

Chicago Sun-Times

Rare Jordan Memorabilia Stolen in Chicago Store Burglary

The stolen 1986 Jordan rookie card was worth $25,000 according to the store’s owner.

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A young Chicago progressive is challenging an established liberal for Congress in a race that reflects Democratic Party divisions

CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday afternoon, 31-year old Kina Collins strode up the front steps of tidy bungalows in the Galewood neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side to introduce herself to voters in the hopes they will make her their next representative in Congress.

Chicago Tribune

Rapper Rich Robbins explores his relationship with his father and Black fatherhood in ‘Soft and Tender’

CHICAGO — “I feel like I have a responsibility to be very intentional with everything that I put out,” said rapper and spoken word artist Rich Robbins. “Just out of respect for myself and my family and the audience that listens to it.”

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The women who provided abortions before Roe give a 'grim' glimpse of life after it

In the late 1960s, when abortion was still illegal in most of the country, a group of politically engaged young women in Chicago took matters into their own hands and formed an underground network to help people obtain safe and affordable abortions.

The Orange County Register

Tony Gonsolin helps Dodgers snap losing streak

CHICAGO — Tony Gonsolin’s breakout season rolls on.

Chicago Tribune

Richard M. Daley, Chicago's longest-serving mayor, hospitalized but said to be in good spirits

CHICAGO — Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after “feeling lethargic” Wednesday afternoon, his longtime spokeswoman said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Partisan balance of Illinois Supreme Court in play in races for seats once held by Kilbride and Thomas

Four Republicans and three Democrats are vying for the seat previously held for two decades by retired Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas in the 2nd District, which was redrawn to cover a large part of northeastern Illinois, including DeKalb, Kendall, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.

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Salon

A spy ring-like sisterhood for abortions

With Roe v. Wade's end all but certain, this new documentary reminds us that women will always seek out abortion

Chicago Tribune

Bears chalk up penalty for too much contact in OTAs to younger players eager to prove themselves

CHICAGO — With one day remaining in the Chicago Bears’ voluntary offseason program, there’s little question new coach Matt Eberflus has gotten his “HITS” principle across to players.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago June 9-15

Andersonville Midsommarfest, Taste of Chicago kick-off and Chicago Blues Festival are among the highlights of things to do in Chicago in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Deputy mayor for public safety leaving Lightfoot administration after one year

John O’Malley, leaving after just a year on the job, is expected to be replaced by Elena Goettrich, deputy director of prosecutorial strategies for the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Fire Tony La Russa? Not happening, so White Sox fans need to learn to deal with it.

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa had a long talk during batting practice Tuesday with the man who controls his fate.

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Asset sale could yield $1 billion gain for Chicago Skyway investors

2 firms that control the toll road on a 99-year lease reportedly are looking to sell their interests.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 8, 2022

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