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CPD officer faces firing more than three years after fatally shooting 17-year-old boy

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown unsuccessfully pushed for a 10-day suspension for Officer Adolfo Bolanos, who shot 17-year-old Michael Elam Jr. three times in February 2019.

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Police sergeant faces firing for shooting at thieves who stole her SUV in Evergreen Park

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown pushed for a 180-suspension, but the vice president of the Chicago Police Board ruled against him.

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‘He just wanted to be a kid.’ Three charged with killing 9-year-old and wounding 6-year-old brother in ‘targeted’ Skokie shooting

Skokie police didn’t say who the three were targeting, noting that several family members were inside the home at the time.

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Democratic secretary of state candidates debate who is carrying the most ethical baggage

Ald. David Moore (17th), who has limited campaign coffers, tried to paint himself as the candidate without any ethical problems — as former state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Chicago city clerk Anna Valencia traded barbs in the heated Democratic race to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse…

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Parking meter deal gets even worse for Chicago taxpayers, annual audit shows

Parking meter revenues are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. With 61 years to go on the 75-year lease, Chicago Parking Meters LLC has now recouped its entire $1.16 billion investment, plus $502.5 million more.

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Judge tosses statements defendant made in 1972 murder case

A judge has thrown out statements that a 77-year-old Minnesota man charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl nearly half a century ago made to police and to his wife

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2 months after being gutted over accusations of being soft on crime, parole board frees 2 men convicted of Chicago-area killings

In March, the Illinois Senate rejected the appointments of two interim board members. A third quit rather than face a vote. With 2 new members, the board returned Thursday.

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Federal suit accuses Chicago cop of hitting and falsely arresting woman during chaotic confrontation at Family Dollar store

“Don’t touch me, don’t touch me,” Julie Campus is heard screaming on police body cam video of the incident. “What did I do?”

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Afternoon Edition: May 26, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Homeless man set on fire at bottom of Chicago Trump tower

‘We need to make sure everyone has somewhere safe to go,’ says campaigner

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New mock trade has Bulls sending Nikola Vucevic to Spurs in a deal

A mock trade has the Chicago Bulls moving Nikola Vucevic to the San Antonio Spurs in a multi-player deal.

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Man pulls a gun on TV crew during live report on gun violence

Chicago police have enlisted the public to help identify the man who appeared to pull a gun on live television

The Independent UK

Risky business? As Cook, collar counties move to COVID high risk, Chicago’s top doctor urges masks, booster shots

U.S. health officials declare Cook, collar counties at high risk for COVID-19 outbreaks and strain on hospitals.

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Chicago police release photos of man who aimed gun at WFLD news crew in River North

No shots were fired as the man passed behind reporter Joanie Lum and quickly walked away around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of North Clark Street, police said.

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Chicago man charged along with father in U.S. Capitol breach

Matthew Bokoski allegedly told authorities the Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington was effective because its participants were able to “shut down” the government.

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A lawsuit says a 13-year-old Black boy had his hands up when Chicago police shot him

The teen, who was shot in the back by a police officer, was unarmed and had his arms raised to surrender, according to a lawsuit. The bullet severely damaged part of the seventh-grader's spine.

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Felon with ‘extensive criminal history’ charged with brutal stabbing on Blue Line

Travis Cook, 53, faces a count of first-degree murder in the stabbing of a 43-year-old man on Monday at the Clinton Street station, Chicago police said.

The Independent UK

Lawsuit: 13-year-old's hands up when shot by Chicago police

A new lawsuit says a 13-year-old boy shot in the back by a Chicago police officer was unarmed and had his arms raised to surrender when he was hit by the bullet

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‘Look at Chicago’: Politicians again use city as example of why strict gun control won’t work

CHICAGO — Aline Stern of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood found it difficult to send her two children to school on Wednesday, the morning after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Texas, killing 19 children and two adults.

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Bulls still feeling confident they can re-sign star guard Zach LaVine

The Chicago Bulls feel confident that they can re-sign star guard Zach LaVine in free agency.

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Gemma Collins pulls out of Chicago tour's Cardiff date

The star will no longer be performing in the tour of Chicago

Sports Illustrated

NBA Draft Decisions Loom for These College Stars

Stay or go? Drew Timme, Jalen Wilson, Trevor Keels and David Roddy are among those who could still return to college.

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9 shot, 1 fatally, Wednesday in Chicago

A man was killed and another seriously hurt in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the 5400 block of West Madison Street.

Los Angeles Times

John C. Reilly loves the Lakers, Dr. Buss and LA — just not West LA

LOS ANGELES — John C. Reilly does not like the Westside. He felt this aversion deep in his bones from the moment he moved to Los Angeles from Chicago some 30-odd years ago. Venturing into Santa Monica one day, Reilly took inventory of the ostentatious wealth surrounding him and felt…

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Brad Biggs: If Bears pass rusher Robert Quinn wants out of town, a trade could be a win for all parties

CHICAGO — Though Robert Quinn hasn’t been present for the voluntary portion of the Chicago Bears offseason program to this point, he’s still making an impact in the defensive line meeting room.

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