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Toddler dies in US on a Texas migrant bus going to Chicago

The 3-year-old was being transported as part of the controversial Operation Lone Star border control program.

Al Jazeera

On this day: Antoine Walker born; NBA circulates visitor guidance, rules for Orlando bubble

On this day, former Boston Celtics forward Employee No. Eight -- better known as Antoine Walker -- was born in Chicago, Illinois.

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Dwyane Wade discusses Chicago roots during 2023 Hall of Fame weekend

During the weekend of the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame induction, Dwyane Wade talked about how Chicago shaped him.

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Child dies while en route to Chicago as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program

After a 3-year-old began showing signs of distress, the bus of asylum-seekers traveling from Brownsville to Chicago pulled over and an ambulance was called. The child later died at a hospital in Illinois.

The Texas Tribune

3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

Authorities say a 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago

The Independent UK

Chicago Public Health chief Dr. Allison Arwady handed her discharge papers — she says goodbye on Twitter

The infectious disease expert steered Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic. Also a pediatrician, Arwady was appointed by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police officer, sister convicted of charges stemming from Capitol riot

Officer Karol Chwiesiuk and his sister, Agnieszka, were convicted of entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.

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Chicago police officer sidelined in misconduct probe now charged with lying about gun seizure

Daniel Fair is among four Calumet District cops suspected of grabbing weapons without making arrests and filing bogus paperwork. He was indicted this week, accused of giving false information on a police report and in court testimony.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: This week’s 25 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Another Lollapalooza in the books, The E Street Band sells out Wrigley Field, and friends and family gather at the United Center to mourn Rocky Wirtz.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vice President Harris tells young activists in Chicago they can end gun violence: ‘Your generation is critical’

Harris told a gathering activists at McCormick place that gun violence is a public health issue, “and we cannot let them get away with politicizing this or pretending that this is some intellectual, ideological debate when there is literally blood on the streets, without consequence.”

Chicago Sun-Times

What Went Awry in Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat Friday?

I was asked about my thoughts on Friday's USDA supply and demand guesses for corn, soybeans, and wheat. In response, here is my Report Review.

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Chicago man gets year in prison for assaulting officer, ramming doors with bike rack during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

James McNamara, 61, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of assaulting a federal officer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Exodus of major, full-service grocers offering healthy variety paints a bleak picture of food access for some in Chicago

The number of Chicagoans living over a mile away from a supermarket or superstore — a major grocer — has jumped by 63% in the past decade, a WBEZ-Chicago Sun-Times analysis found.

Chicago Sun-Times

City’s Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox steps down

Cox, tapped to lead the former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Invest South/West initiative, is the third star of her Cabinet to leave Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration.

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Matt Naber And Robert Breen Named Co-Heads Of Advertising Sales At CBS Stations

They will be responsible for leading local ad revenue, sales strategies and operations across CBS’ 27 local stations, as well as Paramount’s local digital and streaming revenue

Chicago Sun-Times

Mexican cartel crew leader from Aurora tried but couldn’t get out. Now, Pablo Vega Cuevas is hoping for leniency for helping feds.

He’s seeking a reduced sentence of 15 years for his role in Guerreros Unidos. In 2014, he asked the drug cartel to let him leave, but his bosses told him to keep unloading heroin hidden on buses, prosecutors say.

Chicago Sun-Times

What Dwyane Wade’s Hall of Fame induction means for Chicago basketball

In 2009, inside the legendary Timeout at Shannon’s barbershop, the question was posed: Is Wade the best player to ever come out of Chicago?

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran journalist Gilbert Bailon named executive editor of WBEZ

Bailon was most recently the executive editor at KERA, Dallas’s NPR affiliate. Prior to KERA, he spent nearly 15 years at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Many more Chicago-area homes have a high risk of flooding than people realize, research finds. Here’s why.

The First Street Foundation says 172,000 properties in Cook County — 79,000 of them in Chicago — have a high risk of flooding, far more than Federal Emergency Management Agency maps show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago needs an advice column. ‘Someone In Chicago’ is here to help

In 1955, Eppie Lederer became the Sun-Times’ third “Ann Landers,” bringing the advice column national prominence. This is an advice column for today. Send in your questions.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Oak Park mural, Ken Reif’s towering tree takes centerstage because ‘I love trees and nature’

The Berwyn artist also likes to feature blues legends like John Lee Hooker, a family dog and Chicago bungalows in his public artwork.

Sports Illustrated

How the Bears Are Turning a 14-Loss Season Into Something New

Chicago GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus are looking back on the damage from last season, armed with a revamped roster and hardened foundation.

WEKU

The Titans' Terrell Williams temporarily will be the NFL's 4th Black head coach

Williams, who joined the Tennessee Titans in 2018 as a longtime defensive line coach, will step in for head coach Mike Vrabel during Saturday's pre-season game against Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Illinois’ safety net to protect the elderly from financial exploitation is falling short

Paul Borik, 91, who worked as a Chicago Park District horticulturalist at the Garfield Park Conservatory, is among those the state’s safety net increasingly is failing to protect, an Injustice Watch investigation has found.

Evening Standard

What is the fifth force of nature? Scientists close to making discovery

The Chicago-based Fermilab team have reportedly found that “muon” particles are behaving differently from what current theories would suggest

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