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Things to do in Chicago Jan. 11-17: The Mix

The Fillet of Solo Festival, Allison Russell in concert, and MLK Day celebrations are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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Going down the ‘Rat Hole?’ Viral phenom is actually decades-old squirrel imprint beloved by the block, neighbors say

The “Rat Hole” gained attention across the city this week following news reports and social media posts about the mysterious animal imprint.

Chicago Sun-Times

Grain Prices: Are the Lows in for the Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets?

Earlier this morning, I spoke about the corn, wheat, and soybean markets in my interview with Michelle Rook of AgWeb's Markets Now. We also discussed the cattle market, the uptrend in the stock market, and where interest rates are headed.

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Record number of Divvy rides, more bike lanes made 2023 an ‘incredible year’ for cycling in Chicago, city official says

Last year, the city transportation department released its “Cycling Strategy,” billed as a “community-driven approach” to creating a “more connected, healthy and sustainable” city, with the goal of “designing and implementing 150 miles of bikeways in the coming years.”

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Brief, precious life of migrant boy who died in Chicago chronicled in family’s new GoFundMe video

Jean Carlos “Jeremías” Martinez Rivero fell ill and died at a shelter in Pilsen. His family has launched a GoFundMe to support their effort to get into housing and avoid landing in a shelter again.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022

A judge has postponed the trial of an Illinois man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence

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‘Big ol’ ball of cold air’ headed for Chicago next week, after early weekend snow

Monday and Tuesday are expected to be the coldest days of the week with highs in the single digits, according to the National Weather Service.

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Guide book author pick six destination cocktail bars in Chicago to check out in the new year

For some great destinations that are off-the-beaten path, Lauren Viera suggests these six to try.

Chicago Sun-Times

El Chapo pal accused of running logistics for Sinaloa kingpin asks for break in 22-year sentence

Alfredo Vasquez-Hernandez, 68, was one of the top Sinaloa members to be sentenced in Chicago.

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Chicago effort to get at-risk kids back in school off to slow start

Back to Our Future targets school-age teenagers who have been out of class for at least a year and who are at high risk of being involved in gun violence.

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Bulls trade rumors may have led to D’Angelo Russell sandbagging

Rumors of a Zach LaVine-Los Angeles Lakers trade may have led D'Angelo Russell to intentionally play poorly against the Chicago Bulls.

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Mock trade sees Bulls flip Zach LaVine for NBA champ in 3-team deal

In this mock trade, the Chicago Bulls would flip Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade.

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Biden to nominate Sunil Harjani to federal bench in Chicago

If confirmed, Sunil Harjani, a magistrate judge since 2019, would further the goal of Biden and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., to diversify the federal bench.

Chicago Sun-Times

Expats review – Chicago’s improv squad riff on the ridiculous

This quartet – familiar from Veep, SNL and Second City – respond well to audience suggestions but keep rebooting the process rather than delivering a full story

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Phil Rosenthal of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ comes to Rosemont

Netflix’s Phil Rosenthal, of “Somebody Feed Phil,” will do a Q&A Saturday at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show in Rosemont.

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Chicago Cubs Sign Japanese Pitcher Shota Imanaga for Rotation Boost

In the bustling city of Chicago, where deep-dish pizzas and die-hard sports fans reign supreme, the Chicago Cubs have made their presence felt with a significant offseason move. In a surprising twist, the Cubs have landed Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga to strengthen their rotation for the upcoming season. This unexpected…

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10 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago

From family-friendly museum programming to a racial justice bike ride, there are plenty of ways to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago.

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Off-duty police officer OK after Chicago Lawn shootout

The officer exchanged fire with an armed suspect who fled in the 7200 block of South Spaulding Avenue Tuesday afternoon, police said.

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Billy Donovan reveals new insight into Bulls’ Zach LaVine trade plans

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan recently unveiled a new insight into the Zach LaVine trade rumor saga.

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Rockets at Bulls, Jan. 10: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

As Houston’s six-game road trip continues, the Rockets will again be without Tari Eason in Wednesday’s game versus DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls.

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The Chicago Sky and WNBA fans roasted a Chicago sports post that puzzlingly omitted a 2021 championship

Another day of somebody being LOUD and WRONG. If you don't know your sports history, just say that.

Chicago Sun-Times

EPA considers cleanup of toxic Southwest Side Chicago waterway

Little Village group wants the EPA to force action taken on a heavily polluted channel off the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bally’s Chicago casino closes out year $9.7M short of Lightfoot’s budget bet

The temporary casino at the historic Medinah Temple made less than a quarter of the money former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had estimated it would churn out for police and firefighter pension funds.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s acting planning commissioner vows to “get more shovels in the ground and more ribbons cut”

Ciere Boatright says she will use tax increment financing, the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund and what she called the “entire financial toolbox” to remove roadblocks she encountered as a real estate executive known for her work on community revival.

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Coby White shows love to hometown after Bulls take down Hornets

After the Chicago Bulls' second-straight win over the Charlotte Hornets, Coby White spoke about what it was like to return to his hometown.

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