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Judge grants Chicago Police Department a 3-year extension to implement court-ordered reforms

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Friday granted the Chicago Police Department a three-year extension to comply with the consent decree, giving the department a total of eight years to implement a series of much-anticipated court-ordered reforms.

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People are struggling to pay for gas. A Chicago businessman is giving it away for free

The businessman recognized the dire effect the high prices would have on those in a less stable financial situation than him.

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Lightfoot says 5 years for sweeping police reforms was ‘unrealistic’ as city gets another 3 years

The mayor estimates the cost of completing those massive reforms will be between $50 million and $100 million.

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2022 serving up variety of dining deals at area eateries

For 17 days, more than 343 are restaurants featuring specially priced options for lunch, brunch and/or dinner.

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Renters, property owners hit by scams

Housing scams, flourishing during the COVID-19 pandemic, are targeting renters and owners in the city and suburbs, experts say. Here’s what to watch out for.

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Vigil planned for Albany Park father of four found dead in Chicago River last week

Friends and family have scheduled the vigil for 6 p.m. Friday at Ronan Park, near where he was found.

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Proposed railroad merger will ‘degrade the safety and reliability’ of Chicago commuter rail: federal filing

A proposed merger between two major railroads will lead to “disruptive” delays to service on Metra, the Chicago metropolitan commuter rail system, and exacerbate safety issues for passengers, Metra said in a recent federal filing.

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5 things to know about new Bears WR Byron Pringle

The Bears signed Byron Pringle in free agency. Get to know Chicago's newest wide receiver.

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Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) fishes: Wonder of recovery, oddities and improvements, plus hopes and dreams

Shedd Aquarium research biologist Austin Happel lays out the connection between water quality improvement and fish improvement on the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) along with some hopes and dreams for more improvement.

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Two years. 33,000 dead. Tracing the pandemic’s toll across Illinois and one doctor’s family

CHICAGO — It was the early weeks of the pandemic. A mystery illness was spreading across the Chicago area. And Dr. Sandra McGowan-Watts felt powerless.

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New book tailored to young adults recalls Leopold and Loeb’s brutal deeds in Chicago

“Murder Among Friends” author Candace Fleming aims to appeal to teen true-crime aficionados but sidestep the “salacious details” of the 1924 murder.

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Sean Hayes talks about ‘Will & Grace’ and playing Oscar Levant in new play

CHICAGO — Sean Hayes, the star of “Will & Grace” and a co-host with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett of the podcast “SmartLess,” is now appearing in the hit play “Good Night, Oscar” at the Goodman Theatre. Hayes, who grew up in Glen Ellyn and started his career at the…

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Birds Are Laying Eggs Earlier as Climate Change Shifts Springs

The early bird is getting even earlier. With climate change spurring earlier springs across much of North America, many birds are laying their eggs earlier in the year, according to a new study - adding to mounting evidence that global warming is turning wildlife habits upside down. Of 72 bird…

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Editorial: Remembering Madeleine Albright’s Chicago days

When our nation’s first female secretary of state met with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board in the 1990s, her regal presence and world-class expertise quickly relaxed into a memorable chat — and a surprising question:

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Heidi Stevens: Chicago florist tracks down woman in Ukraine who's selling flowers through the war

In early March, two weeks into Russia’s assault on Ukraine, Steven Dyme watched a clip on NPR’s Twitter feed about a florist in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, who had just stocked her shop with fresh spring blooms when war broke out.

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Editorial: Vaccine makers are raking in big profits. No problem there

As people abandon masks and gather in bigger groups, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still with us. A new form of the omicron variant called BA.2 is causing another surge, though on a much smaller scale than previous variants. BA.2 is spreading so fast that it’s expected to…

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11 people shot in Chicago Thursday

In one of the attacks, three women were wounded while in a car in South Shore.

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Chance the Rapper unveils new song, artwork collaboration for ‘Child of God’

Standing before the crowd in the Museum of Contemporary Art’s first-floor hall, Chance the Rapper and visual artist Naïla Opiangah introduced the project, with Opiangah dubbing it “the right way to look at what empowerment is.”

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Despite Zach LaVine’s 39 points, the Chicago Bulls fall to the New Orleans Pelicans for their 10th loss in 13 games

Zach LaVine wanted to do it all Thursday night in New Orleans, but even the Chicago Bulls guard has his limitations.

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Bears to sign QB Trevor Siemian to 2-year deal

Former Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian is coming back to the Chicago area. Thursday night, he agreed to a two-year deal with the Bears, his agent Mike McCartney said on social media.

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Near West Side mural features flamingos — and one beleaguered looking bear

Wicker Park artist JC Rivera’s signature “Bear Champ” character is back, this time in a mass of pink.

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Former Kansas guard Charlie Moore returns to Chicago with Miami

CHICAGO — Charlie Moore, the pride of Morgan Park High School on the far South Side, has returned to his hometown for what he hopes will be two of the most important games of his six-year college basketball career.

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T.J. Otzelberger takes Iowa State from 2-22 to Sweet 16 in just one season in Ames

CHICAGO — First-year Iowa State men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has talked this postseason about "restoring the pride" in the Cyclones program.

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How much do rideshare drivers earn? More than you might think.

According to our analysis, drivers between May and August 2021 took home nearly $35 per hour after expenses.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Teachers Union suit claims group is a ‘front’ working for the ‘benefit of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’

The Chicago Teachers Union is suing a former top adviser to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a “Jane Doe” over their alleged interference in the May election of union officers.

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