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Congress must keep COVID-19 money flowing to help the uninsured

Chicago has sponsored hundreds of events to ensure equitable access to vaccines and testing. The announcement that all funding of these resources for the uninsured will end undermines this work.

Chicago Sun-Times

In a star-less game, Clippers rout Bucks on Robert Covington’s career night

The Clippers departed Chicago late Thursday with almost half their roster missing from that night’s overtime loss to the Bulls.

Los Angeles Times

Chicago officials join Merrick Garland in Washington to announce gun conspiracy charges

A new indictment alleges that Chicago native Brandon Miller, a soldier at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, conspired with soldiers Jarius Brunson and Demarcus Adams to buy guns in Kentucky and Tennessee and supply Miller’s associates here.

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Paul Sullivan: DeMar DeRozan’s 50-point game is another one for Bulls fans to savor

CHICAGO — DeMar DeRozan was fuming inside.

Chicago Tribune

Dodgers Get Kimbrel, White Sox Get Pollock: Let’s Grade the Trade

Six days before Opening Day, the Dodgers and White Sox agreed to a trade that sends closer Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal, which was first reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, is a surprising one because of the timing and lack of rumors about talks…

Sports Illustrated

Man, 18, faces murder charge in Chicago-area mall shooting

An 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man and wounding a girl at a suburban Chicago shopping mall is charged with murder

The Independent UK

Ricketts family won’t own controlling stake in Chelsea FC or shortchange Cubs if bid for English soccer club succeeds, spokesman says

CHICAGO — Despite being the face of their investment group, the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, will not have a controlling stake in Chelsea FC if their bid for the English soccer giant succeeds, a spokesman said Friday.

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Four men murdered over seven hours Friday in Chicago — the latest a fatal shooting on West Side

The murders happened in in Gresham, South Shore and the Austin neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: April 1, 2022

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

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Chicago sees a drop in homicides and shootings, but carjackings and other crimes are up from year ago

The drop in shootings has been greatest in 15 of the city’s most violent community areas. Those neighborhoods still accounted for 64% of the city’s homicides and 60% of the people shot.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring

Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago

The Independent UK

Chicago high school investigates after teacher hung Black doll in classroom

Whitney Young high school says in email to students teacher hung doll from projector string and was challenged by Black colleague

The Guardian - US

LOCALIZE IT: A guide to shaping 1950 census release coverage

It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.

The Independent UK

‘Nobody came back alive’ — Tema Bauer, one of Illinois’ oldest Holocaust survivors, has died at 105

She lost all 38 family members and her right arm to the Nazis but found a new life in Chicago with fellow survivor Morris Bauer, who “told her that she need not worry about the future because he would always take care of her.”

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Ed Burke’s ‘tuna’: Indicted pol saved Old Post Office developer more than $12 million

The feds say a 601W Companies affiliate was going to hire him for property tax appeals for another building. Burke’s firm did the work. 601W reaped the savings — but decided not to hire Burke after his offices were raided.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Will MLB make amends for its shoddy treatment of fans over the winter? Dream on.

CHICAGO — When Major League Baseball returned from the players strike in 1995, teams looked for ways to get back in the good graces of alienated fans.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 killed, four wounded in shootings in Chicago Thursday

A man and a woman were fatally shot when they were driving in the Cragin neighborhood and got into an argument with a driver in front of them.

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2 men die in Morgan Park fire

The fire broke out at a home near Homewood Avenue and Edmaire Street, Chicago fire officials said.

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¿'Fuga de cerebros' en la policía de Chicago? Las jubilaciones se estabilizaron, pero 660 policías se jubilaron en 2021

CHICAGO— El agente Mahir "Mike" Affaneh entró en pánico cuando escuchó a la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, declarar en octubre que los agentes podrían quedarse sin sueldo si se negaban a vacunarse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Recent deaths of 2 trans women in Chicago solemn ‘reminders’ on Trans Day of Visibility

In categories including budgeting and safety, LGBTQ leaders with Brave Space Alliance and Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation gave the mayor’s and the sheriff’s efforts on protecting trans rights an “F.”

Chicago Tribune

Federal investigation targets possible ghost payrolling in Cook County sheriff’s office, sources say

CHICAGO — Federal authorities have launched a criminal probe into alleged ghost-payrolling at the Cook County sheriff’s office involving at least nine sheriff’s employees, including one high-ranking official, sources have told The Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Sun-Times

5,000 bikes, helmets, locks to be given away by city

Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi revealed the giveaway at the City Club of Chicago. No details were provided; a department spokeswoman said the city will “co-design the program in partnership with community organizations over the next year,”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawyer for teen run over by Chicago police SUV releases video and asks for $2.1 million settlement from city

Astarte Washington was injured as police responded to unrest in Roseland after the killing of George Floyd in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

9 Chicago men accused of buying guns from U.S. soldiers in Kentucky

The guns were going to a faction of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago, a newly unsealed indictment says.

Chicago Tribune

City of Chicago to distribute prepaid gas, transit cards in response to soaring gas prices

The city of Chicago plans to make available $12.5 million in prepaid gas and public transit cards in an effort to address soaring gas prices, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday.

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