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1 dead, 2 injured during shooting at Chicago-area mall, officials say

CHICAGO — One person died on the way to the hospital while two others were injured during a shooting at a shopping mall in Rosemont on Friday night.

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Kansas, last No. 1 seed standing, reaches Elite Eight with late surge against Providence

CHICAGO — Kansas is one win away from a spot in the Final Four.

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The Cubs Are Better Than You Think

When the Cubs executed their trade-deadline fire sale last July—after they had traded Yu Darvish and nontendered Kyle Schwarber in December 2020—it appeared that they would be entering a multiyear transition. Perhaps this wouldn’t be the type of long rebuild they endured a decade ago, but it was ...

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‘Buried treasure’: Stained-glass dome at Cultural Center gleams once again

The $15 million renovation began in February 2021.

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Yoshi Sekiguchi dies at 90; ‘Japanese Hank Williams’ became acclaimed Chicago graphic designer for Playboy, Disney, Sony, Burger King

When he performed “Your Cheatin’ Heart” for homesick American servicemen in Occupied Japan, they shouted: “Hank! Hank! Hank!”

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: March 25, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

DeMar DeRozan probable to return against Cleveland

Chicago: DeMar DeRozan (left adductor strain) has been upgraded to probable. Alex Caruso (left low back contusion) has been downgraded to probable. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson @ KCJHoop Bulls list Alex ...

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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.

Chicago Tribune

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Tribune

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…

Chicago Tribune

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…

Tribune News Service

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.

Chicago Tribune

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:

Chicago Sun-Times

11 people shot in Chicago Thursday

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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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