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Got extra hotel toiletries? Chicago dispatcher’s nonprofit donates them to homeless people

Long ago, Minka Giles was bit by the travel bug and hotel toiletries began to accumulate in her Chatham home until “One day it was like ‘Well, what do I do with all this stuff?’” On Wednesday she was honored for her efforts.

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New type of cigarette that ‘helps you smoke less’ debuts in Chicago stores this week, amid some controversy

Cigarettes that recently gained authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to be marketed as products that can help smokers cut back are hitting Chicago-area stores this week — the first place in the country where they will be sold.

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Chicago says it may intervene as ex-Alderman Daniel Solis pleads not guilty to bribery charge in first court appearance after turn as government mole

CHICAGO — A seemingly routine arraignment for former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis took a turn Wednesday when prosecutors revealed that the city has said it may try to intervene in the bombshell case as a victim of Solis’ alleged corruption.

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Newly appointed IG vows to make down payment on ‘debt of legitimacy’ created by corruption scandals

“People suffer from a sort of lack of confidence that the city of Chicago and its government are working in their best interests,” Deborah Witzburg said.

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Afternoon Edition: April 13, 2022

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

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4/20, the ‘high’ holiday, offers dank deals and pot-friendly parties for Chicagoans

The annual celebration of all things weed, a longstanding countercultural tradition, has now become the biggest day for legal sales.

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Biden’s trailblazing federal judicial picks: Asian American, Hispanic nominees for Chicago spots

Sens. Durbin and Duckworth said John Lee and Nancy Maldonado will bring “demographic and professional diversity that will strengthen our federal bench.”

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Top UK minister pledges continued support for Ukraine on trip to Chicago Wednesday

“If [Russian President Vladimir] Putin thinks there will be a point in time when we get bored and just move on, he is sorely mistaken,” said James Cleverly, British Minister of State for Europe and North America.

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Quentin Tarantino expected in Chicago next month to film crime drama

Filming is expected at locations all over Chicago, which will double as Detroit, where the story takes place.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Afternoon Edition: April 12, 2022

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

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