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Clarity begins at home: No need for Mayor Johnson to travel to the border to understand migrant crisis

There’s plenty for the mayor to do right here in Chicago to solve what is fast becoming the defining issue of his administration.

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Chicagoans celebrate Italian American heritage at annual Columbus Day Parade: ‘It’s time for everybody to be happy again’

The 71st annual parade honored the late Tony Bennett by naming his daughter, Antonia, as honorary grand marshal.

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Chicago’s theater community reacts to cultural arts ‘crisis’ report

The state of cultural arts in Chicago is not lost on Mayor Johnson, she said, who met with nearly 20 theater producers from large and small-size organizations in August to get a briefing on the state of theater.

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Israeli consul general in Chicago calls Hamas attacks ‘unprecedented,’ Israel’s ‘worst day’

Consul General Yinam Cohen says his office has been inundated with calls of support and sympathy since war with Hamas broke out Saturday.

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River North nightclub Blüm shut down by Chicago police after mass shooting

The closure order was issued Monday to Blüm Restaurant & Bar, 316 W. Erie St., after eight people were shot early Sunday morning outside the business.

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Stories keep on rolling of big Chinook on the Chicago lakefront

Richard Rogoz sent the story of his grandson Jace Orozco catching his first Chinook, the biggest fish of his life, on the Chicago lakefront.

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Affy Tapple celebrates 75 years as Chicago’s iconic autumn treat

Workers at the Niles factory where the beloved treats are made impale 23 to 25 apples a minute with wooden sticks. Then the fruits are dipped into molten caramel and coated in chopped peanuts.

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Today's white working-class young men who turn to racist violence are part of a long, sad American history

In recent years, the United States has seen a surge of white supremacist mass shootings against racial minorities. While not always the case, mass shooters tend to be young white men.

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As migrant crisis grows will faith groups step up and offer unused buildings?

Religious organizations own substantial properties that sit empty or little used. Why aren’t they being opened to shelter people arriving in Chicago?

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New musical has a tall task: covering Louis Armstrong’s amazing lifetime of miracles

‘A Wonderful World’ attempts to sum up an inventive and daring career in jazz that started in Chicago.

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For Indigenous Peoples Day, groups say it’s time to leave Columbus behind

Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois all observe Columbus Day, but some are calling for new ways to celebrate Italian heritage.

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J.D. Vance has a plan to undermine everyone’s safety

In effect, Ohio’s Sen. Vance, by blocking the appointment of April Perry to be U.S. attorney based in Chicago, is helping the kinds of dangerous criminals the Justice Department chases.

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‘Go random stranger!’ and other spectator signs at the Chicago Marathon

From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.

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Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.

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One in custody after man struck by vehicle in Clearing

The man, 26, was in ‘grave’ condition, officials said. He was crossing the street in the 5600 block of West 63rd Street about 4:45 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, Chicago police said.

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2 critically wounded in shooting after argument turns physical in Auburn Gresham home

About 1:50 a.m., a man, 33, and woman, 52, were arguing inside the home in the 1700 block of West 86th Street when he pulled out a handgun, Chicago police said.

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Kelvin Kiptum shatters marathon world record with run of just over two hours

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum ran 2hr 0min 35sec to shatter the men’s world record at the Chicago marathon

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Dick Butkus starred on TV, in movies after Bears career

Butkus, who died on Oct. 5 at the age of 80, appeared in dozens of movies, television shows and commercials following his nine-year playing career with the Chicago Bears.

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Familiarity brings out competitive side at the Chicago Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum knows there’s pressure on him, but he invites it. He’s just trying to remain focused on Sunday.

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4 shot in Uptown

About 12:30 p.m., two people with guns approached the group in the 5000 block of North Winthrop and opened fire, according to Chicago police.

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Good, bad and ugly from Bears’ Week 5 win over the Commanders

The Bears got its first win of the season against the Commanders. We break down the (mostly) good, bad and ugly from the victory.

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1 dead, another critically injured in head-on crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

About 11:50 p.m., a 53-year-old man was driving south in the northbound lanes in the 2900 block of South Lake Shore Drive when he struck another vehicle head-on, Chicago police said.

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Why Jack Del Rio’s Washington Commanders defense has been a disaster

Jack Del Rio's Washington Commanders defense was an abject disaster against the Chicago Bears. Is it time to make serious changes?

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Chicago outdoors: Far-from-home limpkins and enjoying backyard nature

Alan Anderson photographing limpkins far from home and Dominic Wroblewski sending artful photographs of observations in his backyard are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Bulls forward Patrick Williams vows to improve on offense: ‘I have to score the ball’

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams discussed how much he needs to improve on the offensive end.

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