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Northwestern should renovate Ryan Field, just like the Cubs did at Wrigley

In 2014, Chicago Cubs owners began a renovation of Wrigley Field costing upwards of $500 million, far less than the $800 million for Northwestern’s new stadium.

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‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council

Tuesday’s 32-17 vote is a major political victory for Mayor Brandon Johnson. Next comes a battle between Johnson’s progressive coalition and the business community and real estate industry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paid leave ordinance Council vote delayed

The ordinance would require 10 days off a year — five sick days and five vacation days. Companies with 100 or more workers would be reqired to pay out up to seven days of unused time when employees leave.

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Shouts, tears, boos from crowd force recess of City Council committee meeting during heated migrant debate

Several people in the gallery were escorted out by security after an observer singled them out as supporters of welcoming migrants. Later, the full Council voted to accept donated land at 115th and Halsted streets that will become the temporary site of a winterized tent camp for migrant.

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Chicago fishing: Steelhead, hints of perch, muskies looking ‘swoll’

Steelhead going up and down the Chicago lakefront and some early signs of perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; plus Kurt Justice noted in the northern Wisconsin report that muskies are looking “swoll”!

Chicago Sun-Times

No Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis

What if the song "Baby Shark" stopped after just two stanzas? There's no Daddy Shark in sight at a Chicago-area zoo where an epaulette shark pup hatched this summer.

WEKU

Northwest Side pastor pioneers migrant resettlement program through churches

Rev. John Zayas has been connecting small groups of migrants with faith leaders who house migrants and help them resettle.

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How Adyen is trying to avoid a PayPal style slump

Fintech darling Adyen is feeling the heat from PayPal competition and slowing consumer spending.

Fortune

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.

The Conversation

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.

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‘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.

The Independent UK

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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.

RideApart

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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