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Joel Kim Booster, a former Chicago comedian, updates Jane Austen in ‘Fire Island’

Transplanting ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to the LGBTQ beach destination allows actor-writer to explore how ‘people communicate across class lines.’

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Gene Pesek, Sun-Times photographer who captured memorable shots of Beatles, Bears, Mirage tavern, dead at 95

“He was very meticulous in his craft,” says former Sun-Times photographer Bob Black. “I used to ask him, ‘How’d you do that?’ He was a master.”

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6 people wounded by gunfire in Chicago Thursday

Among those shot was a 17-year-old girl in Ravenswood Manor on the North Side.

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A trip revealed how serious Peru is taking the pandemic. My return to Chicago led to infection

When the plane touched down in Chicago, I sighed with relief. After meticulous planning, we were returning from a two-week trip to Lima, Peru. We hadn’t seen my partner’s sister — soon to turn 91 years old — for five years and felt that with thorough precautions, we could keep…

Chicago Tribune

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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?”

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: May 26, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Chicago Tribune

‘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.

Wales Online

Gemma Collins pulls out of Chicago tour's Cardiff date

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

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