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Republican Richard Irvin says he’s not hiding behind his TV ads — or Ken Griffin’s millions

Irvin is a good in-person politician, a side of him that many in the Chicago area haven’t gotten to see so far. A “Meet Richard” tab on his campaign website features photos, his biography and an option to contribute to his campaign, but no information about public events.

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With Roe v. Wade at risk, Planned Parenthood of Illinois makes abortion pills available by mail for state residents

CHICAGO — With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois said Monday it has begun offering abortion pills by mail for state residents who qualify.

Chicago Tribune

2 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale

Brandon Foley, 32, was struck in the head, back and leg, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead and has not yet been identified.

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Street dance has officially been reborn

How Black and brown women have changed the game for good.

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Mayor asked US attorney to pass along evidence from ex-Alderman Daniel Solis after corruption probe ends

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot may have said she was “deeply offended” by the deferred prosecution deal that federal prosecutors struck with former Alderman Daniel Solis, but she sure seems interested in any dirt he’s been dishing.

Chicago Tribune

Inadequate road maintenance is another cause of increased traffic crashes

Chicago seems to have fallen badly behind in lane marking, making it difficult for drivers to maintain proper positions. The city also makes no effort to maintain some of its traffic signage and needs to fix potholes.

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$1.7 billion Bally’s Chicago casino clears key hurdle

Thanks to a push from organized labor, a special City Council committee approved an ordinance authorizing Bally’s to build a $1.7 billion permanent casino in River West, preceded by a temporary home at Medinah Temple.

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Afternoon Edition: May 23, 2022

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

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30 City Council members call special meeting for Wednesday on violent crime surge

Mayoral challenger Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is leading the call for the city’s top cop to appear before the “Committee of the Whole” — meaning, all 50 alderpersons. He was joined by 29 colleagues, including several of the mayor’s hand-picked committee chairs.

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Proposed ordinance would give building owners flexibility on AC

A manager of the building where three women died during a stretch of warm temperatures said city rules required them to provide heat through June 1. “Nobody is going to freeze to death in Chicago in May,” said Ald. Brian Hopkins, who introduced an ordinance to ease that requirement.

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Monday's headlines: Hearts and Rangers fans brawl and flight declares emergency

Here are today's main headlines.

Daily Record

City Council delays action on Lightfoot’s curfew crackdown

Two mayoral allies used a parliamentary maneuver to put off approval of an ordinance that would alter Chicago’s seldom-enforced curfew law, though it is expected to pass at Wednesday’s Council meeting.

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New census figures show Illinois’ population change was actually a modest gain, but experts say warning signs remain

CHICAGO — Brooke Landrum came to Chicago from Cincinnati in 2016 to attend Loyola University, and after graduation she decided to stay and settle into the bustling Lakeview neighborhood.

Chicago Tribune

Mike Madigan quipped ‘maybe I’ll take the appointment’ while pushing for ally to join ComEd board

Madigan’s comments may not exactly find a place in the Chicago corruption lexicon, but most of the words previously attributed by the feds to Madigan are far more flat.

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Man charged with murder in fatal Irving Park shooting

Gaven Leon, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Ryan Balbag, Chicago police said.

Daily Record

Scots man who flew 5,000 miles for first date in Chicago attends wedding with Tinder match

Patrick travelled via Dublin to Chicago and from there on to Bridget's hometown as the couple were ecstatic to finally meet.

Daily Record

Bodies of Mafia murder victims 'rising' from lake they were dumped in due to global warming

WARNING: This article contains distressing content as water levels at Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, are dropping to new lows amid a megadrought impacting parts of the US.

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Bodies of brutal Mafia murder victims 'rising' from lake they were dumped in

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Water levels at Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, US, are dropping to historical lows amid a megadrought impacting parts of America - causing long-hidden bodies believed to be connected to the mob to surface

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Opera House warns Chicago ticket holders to plan ahead due to delays

There are still a handful of tickets left for those looking to see the production starring Corrie's Faye Brookes

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Deandre Ayton’s agent: ‘We’re disappointed. We wanted a max contract’

After the Suns declined to sign Ayton to a five-year, rookie-scale max extension before the 2021-22 season, restricted free agency is now on the horizon for the athletic big man. During the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ayton's agent Bill Duffy ...

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s top fungi guy is out to save the world, one beautiful mushroom at a time

CHICAGO — Contrary to what his profession might lead you to believe, Joe Weber hasn’t always been obsessed with mushrooms.

Chicago Tribune

Portillo’s unveils its first vegan hot dog. Here’s how it tastes.

CHICAGO — Portillo’s, the Chicago-style restaurant chain, which began as a small hot dog stand in the suburb of Villa Park, unleashed its vegan Garden Dog at all locations across the country Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s ruling on the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson incident could have an effect on what’s acceptable trash talk

Modern baseball is boring.

Chicago Tribune

Museum of Ice Cream opens this summer in Chicago

CHICAGO — Here’s the scoop: the Museum of Ice Cream is opening in Chicago on July 16, inviting visitors to embark on a Willy Wonka-esque journey through Instagram-worthy interactive installations.

Chicago Tribune

Bail denied to accused shooter and buddy who allegedly took gun in killings near McDonald’s on Near North Side

Calling last week’s mass shooting in the city’s Near North Side “a massacre in the middle of Chicago and State,” a Cook County judge on Sunday denied bail for the 21-year-old alleged gunman and a buddy who allegedly took the murder weapon moments after it was used to kill two…

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