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From the center of the ‘pit’: My summer documenting the dangerous street takeovers that gripped the city this year

ASHLEE REZIN: After a video of drivers doing doughnuts in the middle of a West Loop intersection went viral, reporter Manny Ramos and I spent several nights trying to find out who was behind the drifting events that had become the talk of Chicago.

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‘Anger and grief basically lead to vengeance’: Straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French gets 2.5 years

Jamel Danzy of Indiana is the only person convicted so far in connection with French’s death.

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More than just the Tumblers

As he nears retirement, Jesse White reflects on his time in baseball, the military, 1955 Montgomery, as secretary of state and his work with a certain well-known gymnastics group.

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Chase Claypool deal comes with a catch for Bears

The Bears paid a premium — a second-round draft pick that could be No. 33 overall — to acquire Claypool as a play-making receiver for Justin Fields. Establishing a connection with Fields in the final four games will go a long way to making it pay off.

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Mark Potash: Breaking down the Bears at the bye

What the Bears need to see from Justin Fields — and others — in the final four games of the season to go into 2023 with the arrow pointing up.

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Chicago school board vice president steps down

Sendhil Revuluri, a former teacher and longtime education advocate, has served in the role since 2019.

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Private SAFE-T? Pritzker signs revisions to criminal justice package into law with little fanfare

Pritzker’s signing was nothing like his very public event for the original measure in February of 2021 at Chicago State University. On that day, the governor smiled broadly and held up a copy of the 764-page criminal justice bill — a measure that prompted dozens of lawsuits and a steady…

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Petition challenges could narrow field of Black candidates for Chicago mayor

Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson is trying to knock retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer off the ballot. Community activist Ja’Mal Green is challenging Wilson. And former state Sen. Rickey Hendon, a top Wilson adviser, is challenging Green.

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This is Chase Claypool’s chance to step up ... right?

After the Bears paid a hefty price to get him — a price that goes up with every loss — Claypool surprisingly is just another guy in the room who can fill the void left by Mooney’s season-ending injury.

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Picture Chicago: 14 can’t miss Sun-Times photos from this week in news

It’s the end of an era as indicted Ald. Edward Burke (14th) is choosing not to seek reelection and petitions are filed by Mayor Lightfoot and her many challengers.

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Feds seek 5 years in prison for man who bought gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French

Straw purchasing cases present special challenges to prosecutors. They have been characterized as “paperwork” crimes that simply involve lying on a form, as Jamel Danzy did.

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Illinois Dems target assault weapons, age of gun owners in response to Highland Park mass shooting: ‘It really can’t wait’

The measure would ban the sale of assault weapons immediately, prevent sales of ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds and raise eligibility for a state firearm owner identification card to 21.

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Sky’s backcourt hinges on Vandersloot’s decision in free agency

As the Sky brace for a free-agency period in which five of Wade’s players, including Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Candace Parker, will become unrestricted free agents, there are even bigger questions on the table. They start with the Sky’s backcourt.

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Picture Chicago: 15 photos you might have missed this week

Some World Cup fever, a holiday tree-lighting and more highlight our best photos from the past week.

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South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe

The Illinois attorney general’s office confirmed it is reviewing an independent report on Brave Space Alliance’s finances.

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Gut check: Political theater of candidate filing raises curtain on decisions and drama of mayoral, ward races

Beyond the bragging rights, candidates try to file more than the minimum number of signatures required to withstand challenges by rival candidates. The weeklong filing period also begins the winnowing of the mayoral field.

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Bucktown: Deer herd finds urban refuge at Rosehill Cemetery

There are few complaints about the deer, if you don’t mind them munching the fresh flowers.

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Ald. Carrie Austin’s lawyers seek to halt her prosecution over medical issues, say the court should not ‘risk the loss of a life’

Austin’s attorneys also derided recent speculation about the alderwoman’s ability to attend City Council meetings but not withstand a trial as “blatant rhetorical foolishness.”

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Picture Chicago: Our 18 best photos from the last week

The chalk of the town, tasty-looking local dishes and more highlight our best photos from the past week.

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Måneskin returns to Chicago in electrifying show at the Aragon

The band became the darlings of Lollapalooza this summer, making their return to Chicago all the more special.

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A Justin Fields football card just sold for $90K

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has emerged as one of the NFL’s most popular players over the past month. Look no further than the trading card world

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She lost four fingers in a car crash. It hasn’t stopped her from creating beautiful sidewalk art

Rebecca LaFlure said she began sidewalk chalking during the pandemic as a way to get out of the house with her then-toddler daughter.

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Workers’ rights amendment wins place in Illinois Constitution

One week after the election, the Associated Press on Tuesday reported that the workers’ rights amendment was approved by more than 50% of all votes cast last week — securing its passage.

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Bears put RB Khalil Herbert on injured reserve

The NFL’s best rushing offense will have to make do without its leading running back for four weeks, if not longer.

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Holiday dining at home: Chicago chef Bill Kim’s Korean rice cake soup with simmered dumplings recipe

“Korean rice cake soup is my favorite thing — really a childhood memory for me,” chef Kim says.

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