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Worst American city for pensions confronts a $35 billion crisis

One of Brandon Johnson’s first moves as Chicago mayor was to buy himself time to address the city’s biggest financial problem: the more than $35 billion owed to its pension funds.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; successor to be named soon

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago, is stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the influential Chicago-based civil rights organization he founded through its predecessor, Operation PUSH, more than 50 years ago.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago man who stole prized photo from Nancy Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot gets more than four years in prison

Federal prosecutors say Kevin Lyons drove through the night to arrive in Washington, D.C., on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021. He’d posted his driving route from Chicago on Instagram with the comment, “I refuse to tell my children that I sat back and did nothing. I’m heading to DC…

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As ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ turns 40, Anthony Michael Hall looks back on his summer as a teenage Griswold

The actor, now a dad himself, was stunned to be working with Chevy Chase, Eugene Levy, Harold Ramis and other greats as part of the suburban Chicago family on a quest for fun at Walley World

Chicago Sun-Times

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ in Chicago: brunches, drag and more

Explore city-wide events before the tour stops by Soldier Field on July 22 and 23.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Native Dwyane Wade Joins Ownership Group of WNBA’s Sky

The basketball Hall of Famer is already a part-owner of two other professional teams.

Sports Illustrated

Fatal shooting of Karina Gonzalez once again highlights difficulty of seizing guns from spouse accused of abuse

A bill in the General Assembly would give police the authority to immediately remove a gun after a protection order is issued and would give them 48 hours to do it.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee is the work of Cicero artist Mauricio Ramirez

Bulls fans, don’t hold that against him. Ramirez has family there. He’s also the artist behind plenty of murals around Chicago and far beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

PODCAST: What has happened with the Bears this offseason?

Jess Root talks with Bears Wire managing editor and senior editor of the NFL Wire sites Alyssa Barbieri to talk about the Chicago Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 12 Trevis Gipson

Up next in our Most Important Bears of 2023 series is Trevis Gipson, who will be playing for his future in Chicago this season.

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At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says

The National Weather Service says a tornado outbreak in the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters

The Independent UK

Bears players who could surprise everyone in 2023

Which Chicago player could surprise everyone in 2023? Our Bears Wire staff discusses.

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Lori Lightfoot, Jim Gardiner accused of ethics violations that could trigger fines

As the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ-FM Radio reported, the Lightfoot reelection campaign sent more than 9,900 emails to CPS and City Colleges staff over a period of months.

Chicago Sun-Times

VP Harris To Speak At UnidosUS Conference On Hispanic Economic Power

VP Kamala Harris to address UnidosUS Conference on economic power of Hispanic community and Biden-Harris Administration's equity initiatives

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Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn

A man was fatally shot Thursday night in Chicago Lawn on the South Side.

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Bulls Summer League Notebook: 3-point shooting back down to earth

The Chicago Bulls dropped their third game of Summer League on Thursday afternoon to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hey, urban planners, the 15-minute neighborhood is not a new idea

Take Back of the Yards, where almost every corner had a small grocer, a candy store, a bakery, a meat market or a tavern. Maybe it’s time to bring back the concept, in a less parochial, more cosmopolitan and more inclusive way, writes Chicago history expert and author Dominic Pacyga.

Chicago Tribune

My worst moment: ‘The Bear’ star Liza Colón-Zayas and the bloody stage mishap

In its first season, “The Bear” generated all kinds of sweaty, shouty drama inside a Chicago Italian beef sandwich shop. One of the kitchen’s key figures is longtime veteran Tina, played by Liza Colón-Zayas, who is initially skeptical of change. But by Season 2, which premiered last month, we see…

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Shakeia Taylor: How the Double Duty Classic connects Chicago’s rich baseball past with its future

CHICAGO — It’s commonplace for Chicagoans to claim our importance in American history. And yes, that’s exactly what I’m doing now as it pertains to Black baseball.

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The Bear: the best show of 2022 is back – and it’s the perfect example of how to ace a second series

It’s wild we’ve been messing around with Timothée Chalamet when we already had Jeremy Allen White as a Michelin-level chef in a white T-shirt trying to turn around a doomed Chicago sandwich shop

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot, several people robbed in Bucktown

Three people entered a business in the 1900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue about 10:50 p.m. and demanded people’s belongings at gunpoint, Chicago police said. A man was shot and is in critical condition.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bullet shatters Englewood home, grazing 13-year-old girl inside

The eighth grader was grazed in the elbow and was treated by CFS paramedics on the scene, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune

Weather officials confirm multiple tornadoes Wednesday in northeast Illinois, still surveying damage

CHICAGO — National Weather Service officials said Thursday multiple tornadoes were confirmed in northeast Illinois but they still had survey teams out exploring twister touchdowns.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Chicago three times in coming weeks to boost Biden achievements

Kamala Harris will also headline a fundraiser to benefit the Biden/Harris re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee.

Chicago Sun-Times

Body pulled from Chicago River in West Town

The man, 63, was recovered from the river in the 1300 block of North Elston Avenue just before 7 p.m., Chicago police said.

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