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Misleading ‘crack pipes’ uproar shows enduring stigma against drug users, Chicago health groups say

CHICAGO -- The big purple truck that delivers health supplies to drug users in Chicago’s suburbs carries more than 100 items — everything from syringes and condoms to snacks and winter coats.

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Masks are staying in Chicago Public Schools, but some parents demand to know ‘where is the COVID-19 off-ramp?’

CHICAGO — The mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools was the first order of business at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting, which President Miguel del Valle opened by restating that masks are staying on in schools, despite the imminent end of the city’s requirement.

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Man charged with shooting into car, striking 8-year-old boy in Brighton Park

Ricco Carrasco, 29, faces multiple felony counts for discharge of a weapon, Chicago police announced Wednesday night.

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Tristan Thompson’s familiarity with new Bulls teammates and adaptability in his game could make center a quick fit

CHICAGO — It has been nearly 15 years since Billy Donovan first tried to get Tristan Thompson on his team — a fact the new Chicago Bulls center wasted no time teasing his coach about Wednesday.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Feb. 24-March 2

"Frida: Immersive Dream," "Hadestown," Monster Jam, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are just a few of the entertainment options to check out in the week ahead.

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COVID vaccine mandate upheld for Chicago police; FOP president calls on officers to ‘hold the line’ but concedes they’re now ‘forced’ to get shots

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s vaccine mandate for Chicago Police officers was upheld by an arbitrator who rejected the Fraternal Order of Police’s grievances over the city’s rules, she announced Wednesday at a news conference.

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Archdiocese of Chicago to lift school mask mandate in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park

The decision comes one week after a south suburban Catholic school principal was fired after he refused to comply with the archdiocese’s mask mandate.

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COVID-19 vaccine mandate upheld for Chicago police

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Brandon Hagel’s age, salary and on-ice instincts make him an attractive trade target. But the Chicago Blackhawks winger hopes ‘to be here for a really long time.’

Brandon Hagel shoots straight — and not just on the ice.

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Police issues dominate City Council meeting

Parliamentary maneuvers were used to delay final action on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance and a $1.67 million settlement for a woman dragged out of a car by Chicago police officers at Brickyard Mall in May 2020.

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Judge gives community confinement to ‘high stakes’ agent in massive gambling case

Justin Hines apologized to his family before he was sentenced. Federal prosecutors have described the international gambling ring he participated in as one of the largest ever uncovered in the history of Chicago’s federal court.

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Afternoon Edition: Feb. 23, 2022

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

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Parachute, Oriole lead the Chicago pack for 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist nominations

In the category of best chef Great Lakes region, Chicago once again dominated the list of semifinalists, this year with nine nominations.

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Chicago Transit Authority maps out its conversion to electric

CTA could purchase its last diesel bus in the next four years as it works to convert to entirely electric buses by 2040, according to a new agency report.

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Latino Caucus chairman ‘1,000% certain’ voters will decide new ward boundaries

"Unfortunately, we’ve come to an impasse," on a new map of Chicago’s 50 wards, said Ald. Gilbert Villegas. "So, we’ve decided to let the voters decide. ... From here forward, we’re in campaign mode. We’re going to raise the necessary funds to get our message out."

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AP-NORC poll: Most in US oppose major role in Russia strife

A new poll finds little support among Americans for a major U.S. role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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State Sen. Thomas Cullerton to plead guilty in federal embezzlement case

The 2019 indictment against Cullerton came days after former Chicago Teamsters boss John T. Coli pleaded guilty in an extortion case. The charges that followed against Cullerton revolved around Cullerton’s role as an organizer for Teamsters Joint Council 25.

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Bears 2022 offseason preview: Where does Chicago stand at ST?

We're breaking down each position entering the 2022 offseason. We're wrapping things up with special teams, which could see some changes.

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Should doctors who spread false information about COVID lose their medical licenses? Some states say yes, others say no

CHICAGO — Revolution MacInnes believes that disinformation about COVID-19 killed his father.

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2 people killed, 6 wounded — including 3-year-old boy — in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

The two were killed, and a third person critically wounded, in an attack inside a home in Back of the Yards.

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John Romano: Lightning replacements have made it easier to let go of the past

TAMPA, Fla. — The ceremonies and video tributes are mostly finished. Yanni Gourde came through with Seattle in November and got his Stanley Cup ring and a sublime ovation at Amalie Arena. Barclay Goodrow was here in December, Blake Coleman and Luke Schenn stopped by in January. Once Tyler Johnson…

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Chicago area welcoming another wave of Afghan refugees: ‘Overnight their lives were just uprooted’

CHICAGO -- The young Afghan men prayed together at a Willowbrook, Illinois, mosque just two days after arriving in Illinois from a military base in New Jersey. Afterward, they shared a meal of chicken, rice and samosas.

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Horoscope for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 3 to 8 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today your inner idealism...

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Which Love is Blind couples from season two are still together - the successful couples revealed

The season two finale drops on Netflix 25 February

Chicago Sun-Times

In lifeguard abuse scandals, accountability is a must

The sexual misconduct scandals at the Chicago Park District and Evanston beaches have revealed that young female lifeguards and beach workers are often surrounded by predatory supervisors and co-workers.

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