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Ex-cop Jason Van Dyke to be released from prison Feb. 3; Laquan McDonald’s grandmother calls his time served ‘a slap on the wrist’

CHICAGO — Relatives of Laquan McDonald held a news conference Thursday morning, during which they demanded federal charges be filed against former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who shot and killed 17-year-old McDonald in 2014.

Chicago Tribune

Louis DeJoy is making USPS a success story, not a failure

The postmaster’s 10-year plan is proof of his commitment to strengthen the world’s largest mail system.

Chicago Sun-Times

Now is the time for City Council to finally denounce religious discrimination in India

Council members didn’t pass a resolution last year condemning extremism targeting Christians and Muslims. This year, elected officials must right their wrongs and uphold India’s values of democracy, equality and secularism.

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Police investigate ‘suspicious object’ in Loop

Chicago police were investigating a "suspicious object" in the Loop Thursday afternoon. The object was located about 2:50 p.m. near the 100 block of North Michigan Avenue, according to Chicago...

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Dan Wiederer: An open letter to new Bears coach Matt Eberflus. Welcome! Now understand the colossal challenge you just accepted.

CHICAGO — Dear Coach Eberflus,

Chicago Tribune

Afternoon Edition: Jan. 27, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Terell Johnson ‘championing diverse voices’ in new role with Chicago Philharmonic

The newly appointed executive director says that the Philharmonic’s composer-in-residence program, which began in 2021 before his arrival, can play a major role in his bid toward promoting greater diversity and inclusion.

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Chicago’s candy crown slips with Mars exit

Does anybody care whether Chicago is the "candy capital of the universe" anymore?

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Matt Eberflus could bring Colts’ Dave Borgonzi, Alan Williams with him to Bears

It sounds like new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus could bring some Colts assistant coaches with him to Chicago.

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Chicago police recruit suffers graze wound when his gun accidentally goes off at academy range

He was taken to a hospital in fair condition, police said. No other injuries were reported.

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Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 in hate crime hoax

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s final act in Chicago may be coming soon.

Chicago Tribune

Former Bears players begging for Rod Marinelli as next defensive coordinator

Former Bears Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman want Rod Marinelli to return to Chicago as Matt Eberflus' defensive coordinator.

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Chicago’s ‘cartel wives’ traveled abroad, to J.Lo Las Vegas concert with drug cash, feds say

Vivianna Lopez and Valerie Gaytan — wives of former Chicago cocaine kingpins Pedro Flores and Margarito Flores — used drug money for 2018 and 2019 trips, newly unsealed affidavit says.

Chicago Sun-Times

No bail for suspects in death of 8-year-old Chicago girl

A man and teen have been ordered held without in the shooting death of an 8-year-old Chicago girl, who was walking and holding her mother’s hand when she was shot in the head by a gunman authorities say was targeting someone else

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Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police

Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month of for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10

The Independent UK

Official: Improperly spliced cords caused fire that killed 5

A fire official says a fire at a suburban Chicago apartment that killed four young girls and their mother last year was caused by two electrical cords that had been improperly spliced together

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Chicago Fire in talks for Near West Side training center

The facility within the Roosevelt Square development would involve a lease for 30 acres of Chicago Housing Authority property.

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: Emily Taft Douglas goes to bat for bookworms

The Chicago-born politician, who died Jan. 24, 1994, served just two years in the U.S. House of Representatives, but she focused on bringing greater access to libraries in her short tenure.

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Stefanie Dolson’s time in Chicago appears to be coming to an end

After meeting with the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Seattle Storm and Sky, the Olympic gold medalist is deciding between the Liberty and Storm.

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2 killed, 6 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Wednesday

The fatal attacks occurred in Brighton Park and Lawndale.

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Horoscope for Thursday, Jan. 27. 2022

Moon Alert After 2 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today you want to do something different....

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks will begin interviewing GM candidates this week with a goal of hiring someone before NHL trade deadline

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks took another step toward hiring a new general manager Wednesday, announcing plans to begin interviewing candidates this week and to have the new personnel boss in place before the March 21 trade deadline.

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Little Village arch gains official landmark status

City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to make the arch an official Chicago landmark, ending a months-long effort. The designation also marks the first time a Mexican architect’s work has been granted landmark status.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Sammy Sosa is off the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. The former Cubs slugger never had a chance.

CHICAGO — Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was the only player on the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot to be elected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune

Amy Schneider's 40-game 'Jeopardy!' winning streak ends with loss to Chicago librarian

Amy Schneider’s historic 40-game winning streak on “Jeopardy!” came to an end Wednesday after Chicago multimedia librarian Rhone Talsma finished in first place with a score of $29,600 to Schneider's $19,600.

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