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Building where fatal porch collapse happened ‘in serious trouble,’ mayor says

Mayor Lori Lightfoot underscored the need to solve Chicago’s affordable housing crisis and to help impoverished residents make needed repairs and keep up with routine maintenance.

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City Hall may seek to intervene in Danny Solis case, claiming to be victim

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she told lawyers to file a victim-impact statement in Solis’ case. She added, “no one is above the law and Chicago residents expect that their elected officials will be held accountable.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate. Will Chicago will be next?

CHICAGO — Philadelphia this week became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate because of a sharp increase in reported coronavirus cases, perhaps leaving some wondering whether Chicago will be next.

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Bears 2022 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at linebacker?

We're breaking down each position ahead of the 2022 NFL draft. Next up is linebacker, which is a concern ahead of the draft.

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Illinois’ newest Latino congressional district brings heavy competition, divided Democratic visions

CHICAGO — On a recent Saturday, the fight for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ sprawling new Latino-leaning congressional district played out in a few square miles of Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Chicago Tribune

11-year-old girl among 6 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

The girl and a man were shot in a Humboldt Park alley on the Northwest Side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ancient artform of Ukrainian Easter eggs preserves culture, history of a nation under attack. ‘It’s like writing a prayer or a message’

CHICAGO -- Maria Fedachtchin’s fingers trembled a bit as she etched the first intricate lines of beeswax along the smooth, unblemished shell of an egg cradled in her palm.

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Derek King says he would ‘make some adjustments’ to Blackhawks scheme if he returns as coach

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks said at the outset of Derek King’s promotion from the Rockford IceHogs that he wasn’t expected to make wholesale changes to the existing schemes but just be a different voice than Jeremy Colliton’s.

Chicago Tribune

Celebration of Harold Washington’s legacy marks his historic election

Chicago’s first Black mayor, who died at his desk in 1987, would have turned 100 on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police make progress on reform, but not enough to celebrate

Without community trust, all other changes implemented to better the police department are at risk of crashing down in a chilling domino effect.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago hospital CEO out, following tenure marked by improper COVID-19 vaccinations

Loretto Hospital CEO George Miller is out, following a tenure marked by turmoil over improper COVID-19 vaccinations given by the hospital.

Chicago Tribune

Man killed, 2 others seriously hurt in West Side porch collapse

The collapse happened Tuesday afternoon in the 3400 block of West Jackson Boulevard.

Chicago Sun-Times

After 3 years under wraps, former Chicago alderman's unprecedented deal with the feds has gone public

CHICAGO — After more than three years under wraps, the unprecedented deferred prosecution agreement between ex-Ald. Daniel Solis and the U.S. attorney’s office went public Tuesday, a day before the former Zoning Committee chairman is scheduled to be arraigned.

Chicago Tribune

Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine back for Bulls at full-speed practice ahead of NBA playoffs

CHICAGO — Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine were cleared to fully participate in the first Chicago Bulls practice Tuesday ahead of the NBA playoffs, somewhat easing injury concerns as the team prepares to face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 Sunday.

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Man stabbed during fight on Red Line train at Chicago Avenue — fifth CTA attack in a week

A witness told officers that two people began arguing and then fighting on a train late Tuesday morning, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council must stop dragging its feet on civilian police oversight commission

Qualified and committed Interim Commission candidates have been named and are eager to get to work. Deadlines have passed. Council members should pick Interim Commission candidates by the next council meeting on April 27.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: April 12, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Excessive noise is an environmental issue

High noise levels are associated with heart disease, elevated blood pressure, hearing loss, sleep deprivation, ringing of the ears, headaches, and chronic fatigue. Excessive noise is also a cause of reduced property values and decreased job and academic performance.

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Ex-Ald. Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds goes public

It’s the formal understanding between U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office and a man who could be remembered as one of Chicago’s most significant government moles. Solis’ cooperation was first exposed by the Chicago Sun-Times four weeks after he signed the deal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Coho, browns, steelhead, lakers, smallmouth bass, crappie

The variety of southern Lake Michigan — coho, brown trout, steelhead, lake trout, smallmouth bass — leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; plus the bite for crappie picks up inland.

Chicago Sun-Times

J Balvin postpones tour due to COVID-related ‘production challenges’

The tour was slated to launch April 19 in San Antonio, Texas. The postponement does not include his appearance at the Suenos Music Festival in Chicago’s Grant Park on May 29.

Chicago Sun-Times

What the 2020 U.S. Census tells us about how Chicago has changed

Stories from the Sun-Times’ series looking at what the 2020 Census tells us about how Chicago has changed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man who cooperated with feds against ‘Uncle Mick’ gambling ring cuts deal

Keith Benson admitted Tuesday that he took money for Vincent DelGiudice from Chicago to an unnamed individual in Las Vegas, who was then supposed to take it to Costa Rica to help fund DelGiudice’s gambling operation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loop Flood dampens world’s view of Chicago

The quirkiest and least lethal Chicago disaster, 30 years ago today, is not forgotten.

Chicago Tribune

CPD reforms require ‘more than a simple checklist,’ monitor says with release of new consent-decree progress report

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has improved its training processes for officers and “devoted significant attention” to its foot pursuit policy, while also struggling with community engagement and building trust, according to a report on the department’s progress toward making court-ordered reforms.

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