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Michael Jordan takes flight in two murals in East Chicago that capture iconic moments

Felix ‘Flex’ Maldonado popped out the Bulls great by placing him against a black-and-white background while winning the NBA finals and an NBA dunk contest.

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This week in history: Harold Washington campaigns for Chicago

This week marks Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th birthday and the 39th anniversary of his 1983 mayoral victory. Here’s how his campaign fared in the days leading up to Election Day.

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Chicago City Council attendance report card: Leslie Hairston best, George Cardenas worst

Council members show up, on average, for four of every five required meetings, a new analysis by The Daily Line, WBEZ and Crain’s Chicago Business found.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot playing defense as she gears up for tough reelection campaign

CHICAGO — As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gears up for her expected reelection campaign after three tumultuous years, she finds herself in a familiar position: on the defensive.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: A canceled flight was a nightmare for my family and many others. We deserve better

Our flight home to Chicago from Sarasota, Florida, was one of thousands that were canceled during the first weekend of April. Sarasota’s airport is small. It grew hotter, louder and more crowded as we worried and waited.

Chicago Tribune

Ukrainian college students upended by war enroll in online classes at DePaul: ‘My studies are helping me do my best to forget everything that’s going on’

CHICAGO -- When the air raid sirens began wailing at 4 a.m. on a recent day in Lviv, Ukraine, college student Marta Haiduchok began her day seeking shelter in the basement of her apartment building.

Chicago Tribune

2 Chicago police officers injured in West Lawn crash

The officers were both taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in good condition, according to police and Chicago fire officials.

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Reflections on the ‘People’s Mayor’ on his centennial birthday

We wanted Harold. We had Harold. We still miss him.

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In Chicago, British foreign minister says Putin made ‘strategic error’ in thinking Ukraine invasion would fracture Western democratic alliances

CHICAGO — Russian President Vladimir Putin committed a major “strategic error” in believing his invasion of Ukraine would fragment Western democracies, the British foreign minister for Europe and North America said in Chicago this week.

Chicago Tribune

Mariners battle strong wind to finish road trip with a 5-1 win over White Sox

CHICAGO – A season-opening road trip that started off with the first game postponed due to freezing temperatures and a snow/sleet mix ended seven days later on Thursday afternoon where winds in the Windy City ranged from around a constant 30 mph to gusts up to 45 mph.

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Paul Sullivan: Pat Foley’s final game in the Blackhawks broadcast booth is the end of an era in Chicago sports

CHICAGO — When he began broadcasting Chicago Blackhawks games at the start of the 1980-81 season, Pat Foley wanted fans to know he wasn’t going to be another old-school announcer.

Chicago Tribune

Ngozi Ezike hired to lead Sinai Chicago hospitals

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the former top public health official in Illinois, has been hired as president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago police review board completes Toledo shooting probe

Chicago’s police review board says it has completed its investigation into the shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo last year and delivered its report to Police Superintendent David Brown

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Strong wind in Chicago hilariously wreaked havoc on the Mariners-White Sox game

The Windy City is indeed windy.

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Afternoon Edition: April 14, 2022

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

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

We're breaking down each position for the Bears ahead of the 2022 NFL draft. Next up is cornerback, which remains a big need.

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Dr. Ngozi Ezike to become CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system

Ezike will begin her new job in June as head of a hospital network that employs more than 3,200 caregivers.

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After killing parents in Uptown senior home, man returned for well-being check with cops, prosecutors said

Ocie Banks Jr., 33, was arrested Tuesday after police identified him as the man who shot and killed Sheila Banks, 61, and Ocie Banks Sr., 79, Chicago police said.

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8 shot, 3 fatally Wednesday in Chicago

Three men were killed in separate shootings hours apart.

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Creeping interest rates are cause for pause, readjustment of expectations when it comes to home buying

The housing market has had a lot to contend with recently: The COVID-19 pandemic. Property tax increases. Inflation. Rising costs of construction material. A shortage of housing inventory.

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3-year-old child taken in stolen vehicle in South Loop, found safely near Union Station

The 3-year-old was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital for medical observation and was listed in good condition, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Eloy Jiménez exits White Sox’s 6-4 win vs. Mariners in 5th inning with bruised left ankle

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez exited Wednesday’s 6-4 victory against the Seattle Mariners with left ankle soreness.

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Lightfoot’s $150 million summer jobs plan holds promise

After Lightfoot’s stalled Great Gas Card Giveaway, it could be tempting to dismiss the plan. But don’t. There’s research backing the idea as a crime-fighting strategy.

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Immigration activists welcomed in Chicago in middle of 40-day bike ride to Washington, D.C.: ‘Give us some respect’

Omar Gomez and Homero Ocon are biking for immigration reform and calling for an end to deportations. They hope to pressure federal officials to make changes prior to November’s midterm elections.

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Video shows cop shooting man in head in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The video was released Wednesday by new chief Eric Winstrom, a former high-ranking Chicago police commander.

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