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Craig Counsell Park Sign Vandalized After Manager Defects From Brewers to Cubs

Chicago’s new manager got a profane sendoff in the town where he grew up.

Sports Illustrated

WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50B

WeWork, which has locations in Chicago, is also requesting the “ability to reject the leases of certain locations” that the company says are largely non-operational, as part of the filing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Young men in violent parts of Philadelphia, Chicago die from guns at a higher rate than US troops in the heat of battle

Mass shootings tend to dominate the debate over gun violence – but they accounted for just 3% of all firearm homicides in the United States in 2021.

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Liquor store clerk exchanges gunfire during West Ridge robbery attempt, putting area merchants on edge

The robbers entered the store around 10:30 p.m. Monday, pointed guns at the clerk and demanded money, according to Chicago police. Local business owners have heard of more robberies in the area and say they would like police to do more to keep them safe.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’

Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson’s next floor leader has to get along with colleagues — and let democracy work

With Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa departing as zoning chairman and floor leader, Mayor Brandon Johnson has to select a replacement who can help the City Council function effectively and solve the city’s many challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘They had one mission — to kill Duck.’ Trial begins in Gold Coast slaying of rapper

Rapper FBG Duck was shopping for a birthday present for his son when a gang rival spotted him inside a swanky children’s boutique in the Gold Coast and made a fateful phone call, federal prosecutors told jurors Tuesday.

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Chicago suburb drops citations against reporter for asking too many questions

Officials in a suburban Chicago community have dropped municipal citations against a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding

The Independent UK

Ear-piercing studio Studs to open first Chicago site in Gold Coast

The trendy studio, popular with such celebrities as Zendaya and Kaia Gerber, plans to open multiple Chicago locations starting next year.

Chicago Sun-Times

White House, state, city team up for pilot program to help migrants apply for work permits

Pilot clinic launching Thursday will serve about 150 migrants per day, allow applicants to apply for hundreds of dollars in fee waivers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Craig Counsell Left Milwaukee and Spurned the Mets for the Cubs

The former Brewers manager was a hot commodity, and he took advantage of his leverage to reset the managerial financial market and end up where he always wanted to be.

Sports Illustrated

Sweeping the floor: Why Johnson had no choice in removing key Council ally from top leadership posts

Not even six months into the Brandon Johnson administration, his Council floor leader, Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, had become a liability the mayor simply could not afford.

Chicago Sun-Times

It takes a village of powerful, smart women to elevate POTUS in Steppenwolf’s witty Chicago premiere

Written in the aftermath of the Trump years, Selina Filinger’s play follows a lackadaisical president’s inner circle: a group of seven highly educated, capable, loyal women relegated to cleaning up after an incompetent man-child

Chicago Sun-Times

Starbucks increases hourly wages, adds other benefits but not for unionized workers

The company said unionized workers won’t be eligible for some of the new perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores. including in Chicago.

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Afternoon Edition: Living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood

Plus: Dad of Highland Park shooting suspect takes plea deal; Cubs fire manager and more.

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New Chicago Ordinance Would Establish Noise Camera Pilot Program

A proposed Chicago ordinance change would establish a noise camera pilot program in the greater downtown area targeting excessive vehicle exhaust noise.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed, Chicago police officer wounded in exchange of gunfire in South Shore

The officer’s injuries Monday were apparently not life-threatening, according to the Chicago Fire Department, which said another officer was treated for injuries at the scene in the 7300 block of South Dante Avenue.

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Bellator 301’s Patchy Mix: Sergio Pettis ‘most dangerous opponent I’ve ever fought’

Patchy Mix is taking Sergio Pettis very seriously ahead of their bantamweight title unification bout at Bellator 301 in Chicago.

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10 concerts sure to light up stages during in the coming weeks

Mariah Carey makes wishes come true, Liz Phair revisits the ’90s, and Doja Cat comes back strong.

Guitar World

“I realized I was never going to be a great player like Tommy Shaw, so I guess I’m just a power-chord and single-string lead player now. But I’m pretty good at it!” Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young on his guitar journey

The Godfather of Styx shares his most embarrassing moments on stage, the advice he would give his younger self, and why he’s Chicago through and through when it comes to the blues

Chicago Sun-Times

Carlos Ramirez-Rosa resigns as Zoning chair and mayor’s City Council floor leader

On Friday, Ramirez-Rosa was frantically trying to persuade alderpersons not to enter the Council chambers to prevent Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) and Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) from reaching a quorum they needed to continue a specal Council meeting.

MusicRadar

Josh Caffé on bringing vocals back into house music: "You can count the vocalists that represent house in a really good way on the fingers of one hand"

With his edgy, vocal-led take on Chicago house, Josh Caffé tells all about his ambitious debut LP, Poppa Zesque

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury selection begins as Ed Burke, ‘figurehead of the old regime,’ faces historic corruption trial

The stage has been set for another legal clash at the Dirksen courthouse. But it’s unclear whether another central political figure, former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, will make an appearance in the courtroom.

The Independent UK

Father of July 4th parade mass shooting suspect to stand trial for assist in gun license application

The father of a man charged in a deadly Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago will stand trial starting Monday accused of helping his teenage son obtain a gun license even after he had threatened violence

Chicago Sun-Times

Montez Sweat makes modest impact in Bears debut

Just four days after arriving in Chicago in a trade with the Commanders, Sweat had two tackles and pressured David Carr into a third-down incompletion in a 24-17 loss. “Once I start knowing the plays, I can play faster,” he said. “But we’re gonna see.”

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