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DUI, reckless homicide charges for driver in wrong-way CTA bus crash that killed Chicago woman celebrating birthday

Charice Rush, 37, was out with friends after a late night of celebrating her birthday when the car she was riding in drove the wrong way on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, colliding with a CTA bus about 6 a.m. Sunday.

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Northern lights unlikely to illuminate Chicago skies this week

The aurora forecast has changed since Monday and no longer includes Illinois.

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Conyears-Ervin in a switch, poised to challenge Rep. Danny Davis in 7th District primary

In April, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin launched an exploratory committee, saying she would run for Congress only if Rep. Danny Davis retires. She changed course, even as Davis seeks another term.

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Once targeted for demolition, Lincoln Square motel slated to be ‘stabilization housing’

A City Council committee OKs plan to buy the Diplomat Motel for $2.9 million and use its 40 rooms to help people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

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Man shot to death in Austin

The man, 36, was in the first block of North LaCrosse Avenue when someone shot him in the abdomen and both arms, Chicago police said.

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United flight to Amsterdam reportedly diverted to Chicago over meal choice

An unruly passenger was allegedly upset about the menu and raised a stink after plane took off from Houston

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Swifties, post-pandemic travelers help Illinois break hotel revenue record: ‘Our tourism industry is back and it’s booming’

Three consecutive Taylor Swift concerts in June helped to break an all-time hotel weekend occupancy record in Chicago.

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Dining Out in Chicago? Try ‘Taco Trivia’ and ‘Kegs N Eggs,’ or sample Anderson .Paak’s .Paakito Mojitos

Highlights of the area eateries’ openings, new menus and special events and more.

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Sarah Jindra, Ji Suk Yi Named Anchors for WGN’s ‘Spotlight Chicago’

Late-afternoon show to debut this fall

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James Lewis, suspect in Tylenol poisonings that killed 7 people in the Chicago area in 1982, dead

Police say the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area and triggered a nationwide scare has died

The Independent UK

Sole suspect in Tylenol murders case found dead at home

James Lewis was convicted of attempting to extort $1m from Johnson & Johnson but never formally accused of poisoning spree that killed seven in Chicago in 1982

The Independent UK

62 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 62 for Chicago

With 62 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 62 for Chicago.

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Chicago’s history has a blueprint for handling city’s migrant challenge

It would behoove the city to look to its past and resurrect Hull House and the spirit of Jane Addams to meet this newest migrant crisis, and the needs of those in poverty who are already in our neighborhoods.

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NASCAR Chicago has to show it can deliver on revenue

Sure, Chicago looked great in the TV broadcast of the inaugural NASCAR Chicago street race. But any agreement to bring back the race in 2024 has to start — if it happens at all — with a hefty increase in the $500,000 upfront permit fee.

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More rooms with a view coming to classic stretch of Michigan Avenue

A high-rise tower designed by the late Helmut Jahn is expected to welcome its first renters in 2024.

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To mark 500th day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chicagoans gather in protest

More than 200 people stood along North Michigan Avenue to draw attention to the war and the need for the U.S. and allies to continue supporting Ukraine.

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Da Brat has a baby at 49 with wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart

‘He’s PERFECT in every way,’ Chicago native says about new son True Legend Harris-Dupart.

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Local activists join forces to identify man accused of Rainbow Beach assault on 4-year-old: ‘Something out of a horror movie’

Community activists demanded the city install cameras at its beach facilities and offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the man’s arrest.

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Robert Gomez: Chicago restaurateur, club owner most people might not know by name

With two eateries on Navy Pier, Gomez is hoping to attract more locals year-round, and inspire other Latinos to pursue their business dreams.

The Independent UK

One dead and 15 injured after car driving wrong way crashes into Chicago bus

Car was driving south in northbound lanes when it struck bus

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's investigation into cities leaving lead pipe in the ground

When cities and utilities excavate water mains to work on them, they often uncover lead water pipe as well

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63 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 63 for Chicago

With 63 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 63 for Chicago.

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Bear Necessities: Breaking down Chicago’s best offseason acquisitions

The Bears made some big additions to the roster this offseason. We recap this week's news with our newsletter.

The Independent UK

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill

The Independent UK

Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago

While Detroit, a city that went through bankruptcy, made the decision to remove all of its lead water pipes to prevent lead poisoning, the city of Chicago opted to leave many lead pipes in the ground

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