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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

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

RideApart

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

“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

Guitar World

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.

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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

MusicRadar

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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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.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Are you willing to take the heat?

With plans for a new Chicago bathhouse in the works, here’s what we found on a recent visit to Chicago’s oldest, the former Division Street Russian Baths.

Chicago Sun-Times

Climbers trek up 103 floors in Willis Tower for SkyRise fundraiser

About 1,800 people participated in the annual event, raising more than $1 million for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Dense fog advisory issued for Chicago

Visibility could be limited to a quarter mile until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

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Violent night in Chicago leaves 12 people shot, including 3 dead, all within 2 hours

The three fatal shootings all happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, police said. Two men were killed in Washington Park, and another man was killed in Grand Crossing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Buck rut, Gertrude Stein, more mantises, Geneva Lake muskies

A big buck at Illinois Beach State Park, a Chicago mantis making an office visit, the latest stocking of muskies into Geneva Lake in Wisconsin and some poetry from Gertrude Stein are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Someone in Chicago is having trouble holding on to a friend

Change doesn’t mean a friendship has to end. It can be an opportunity for the relationship form a stronger bond.

Fortune

Meet the ultra-commuters who start their day at 5 a.m.

Remote and hybrid workers thought they had said goodbye to their regular commute for good—but with major employers now calling staff back multiple times a week, the journey is back a vengeance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally shot while riding motorcycle in New City

Angel Lopez Figueroa, 32, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he died, Chicago police said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tim Anderson is a free agent as the Chicago White Sox recommit to losing

The Tim Anderson era in Chicago is over

Sports Illustrated

White Sox Announce Significant Roster Decision on Standout Shortstop for 2024

The veteran slugger’s lengthy tenure in Chicago could be coming to close following the club’s announcement on Saturday.

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