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Why does this Lake View mural picture an octopus, seahorses and a skywriting rat?

Chicago artist Laura Junge says she was taking a lighthearted approach to make a serious point that people need to do a better job protecting the planet.

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Longtime Chicagoland meteorologist Tom Skilling honored by Congress

U.S. Reps. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, and Mike Quigley, D-Chicago submitted a statement to the official Congressional Record that honors Skilling’s four-and-a-half decades as a meteorologist in the Chicagoland area.

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Three Chicago men charged with racketeering for 2019 fatal shooting

The three are accused of fatally shooting a man in June 2019 to keep and elevate their status in the Ambrose street gang, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

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Man stabbed while sleeping on Bucktown sidewalk

A 50-year-old was asleep when another began attacking him with a knife, Chicago police said. His nose was cut and he suffered a puncture wound under his left arm.

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Police are stopping Black drivers for minor violations at record highs. Lawmakers should do something about it.

Low-level offenses could be enforced by other means, such as ticketing by mail, a group of attorneys writes. Other states and cities have addressed the problem without sacrificing public safety.

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‘Facts and common sense’: Chicago’s corruption jurors reflect on past trials as Ed Burke’s case nears

Thirty-six people have served as jurors this year in three high-profile corruption trials at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Here’s what they have to say.

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Driver dies after traffic crash moments after he was shot in Woodlawn

About 8:50 p.m., the driver, a 33-year-old man, was in the 6600 block of South Woodlawn Avenue when he was shot multiple times, Chicago police said.

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In Washington, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for more federal help to deal with migrant crisis

Johnson said Congress should add $5 billion for migrant assistance. The Biden White House is asking for $1.4 billion. It may be an uphill challenge to get more from the GOP House.

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Ex-Chicago top cop Fred Waller staying on at CPD as a ‘deputy director’ — with combined annual pay and pension reaching $333,323

Waller, a self-described “old school” former cop, is now a top deputy to Supt. Larry Snelling, who is refining his plans for the city’s policing.

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Jaylon Johnson essentially warned the Bears against giving Montez Sweat an extension before him

Jaylon Johnson made Montez Sweat getting a new contract VERY awkward for the Bears.

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National Association of Realtors CEO stepping down; ex Chicago Sun-Times CEO tapped as interim hire

The CEO of the National Association of Realtors is stepping down nearly two months before his planned retirement

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Barack and me

This weekend, 2,500 members of “Obamaworld” gather in Chicago to mark the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama being elected president. I wasn’t invited, but I was there.

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Food deserts plague Chicago neighborhoods. Could the city run its own grocery stores to fill in the gaps?

Following the city’s announcement that it was exploring the possibility of a publicly owned store, one grocer said his “first thought was, great. My second thought was, ‘How is that going to look?’”

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Report: Bulls front office not interested in trading Zach LaVine to 76ers

Following the rumors that the Philadelphia 76ers may be interested in a Zach LaVine trade, the Chicago Bulls' thoughts have been revealed.

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It’s time to fall back: What the return to standard time means for you and how to cope

Gaining an hour of sleep has its benefits, but many aren’t fans of the early sunset.

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Six plays by teens take on gun violence at Goodman, other U.S. theaters

A year before the election, dozens of performing arts troupes will participate in the Monday initiative called ‘ENOUGH!’

Broadcasting & Cable

Adrienne Broaddus Joins NBC News As Correspondent

Comes from CNN, will be based in Chicago

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TV networks preparing special broadcasts for NBA In-Season Tournament games

NBC Sports Chicago is adding cameras, staff and other elements to the production of the Bulls’ first group-play game Friday against the Nets.

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Bulls reveal this season’s City Edition uniforms

This version, which will debut on Friday, honors Chicago Stadium.

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Paid leave ordinance passes key committee vote, despite opposition from some business leaders

Proposal would require Chicago employers to give five sick days and five vacation days.

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‘Common sense’ doesn’t explain City Council, so judge to allow Chicago ‘civics lesson’ for Burke jurors

Political science professor Constance Mixon’s testimony about government operations will be crucial to helping jury understand the racketeering case against former City Council member Ed Burke, prosecutors say.

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Woman shot in alley, another injured during hit and run crash in same South Chicago alley

A 24-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder and was hospitalized in fair condition and a 23-year-old was hit by a car that fled the scene. She was in good condition.

Fortune

Home prices in 7 cities just reached all-time highs on the back of a blistering 7-month run for the housing market—and the Midwest is the big winner

It's good to own in Detroit and Chicago right now, but not so much in San Francisco and Seattle.

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Meet the therapy dogs who will have a front row seat at Ed Burke’s trial

Birdie and Junebug are Bernese Mountain Dogs who have been fixtures at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse for years. It’s not uncommon to see them trailing Judge Virginia Kendall through the hallways or up onto her courtroom bench.

Guitar World

“My message to young players is: be who you are. People who get it don't care about rulebooks and stupid internet polls”: Joe Bonamassa names 6 up-and-coming blues guitarists you need to hear

From Latin-influenced shredders to masters of the Chicago style, there are plenty of young six-stringers to be excited about in the blues scene today, as JoBo can attest

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