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Shane van Gisbergen to return to NASCAR at Indianapolis

Van Gisbergen made his NASCAR Cup debut at Chicago earlier this month on the streets of Chicago. After starting third, he was able to win on debut after a dramatic late-race charge to the front.

Autosport

Backstory: Rep. Jayapal’s slam on Israel came as she tried to take heat off Rep. Schakowsky at Netroots Nation conference in Chicago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal set off an uproar when she said that Israel is a ‘racist nation,’ speaking to try to take heat off Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters at last week’s Netroots Nation convention.

Chicago Sun-Times

As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny.

CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well.

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Pinking out: Barbie events pop up across Chicago

At brunch spots, art studios, libraries and tea rooms, Barbie mania is taking over to coincide with the movie premiere.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shane van Gisbergen to run NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis

Van Gisbergen, 34, made his NASCAR Cup debut at Chicago earlier this month on the streets of Chicago. After starting third, he was able to win on debut after a dramatic late-race charge to the front. No driver had managed to accomplish such a feat at the top level of…

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Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ‘made his season debut’ in The Drew League

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan just made his season debut in The Drew League.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Things to do in Chicago July 20-26: The Mix

Beyonce in concert, Pitchfork music festival and a Taste of Lincoln Avenue are among the cool things to check out in the week ahead in Chicago.

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Jeffrey Carlson, Chicago actor who played trans role on ‘All My Children,’ remembered as ‘stellar’ stage performer

Mr. Carlson, who acted at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater as well as the Goodman, died July 6 at 48.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Two years after the great sell-off, are the Cubs in a better position?

CHICAGO — The narrative that the Chicago Cubs are facing an Aug. 1 deadline to decide on their future has been bandied about recently, and it makes sense considering two of their biggest stars can leave as free agents at the end of the season.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago PD, Law & Order: SVU out, Magnum PI in for NBC fall TV schedule

The NBC fall TV schedule saw some big moves as One Chicago and Law & Order get pushed back and Magnum PI, Quantum Leap are added in their place.

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New Chicago-based food firm takes over Marie’s and Dean’s Dip products

Brynwood Partners has acquired the grocery brands, produced in Thornton, and established a downtown company for the deal.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council clears the decks before summer recess

When the 50-member Council meets again in September, it’ll be to begin the possibly contentious process of tackling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first city budget.

Chicago Sun-Times

2nd football hazing lawsuit filed against Northwestern; lawyers say legal action also forthcoming related to baseball and softball

CHICAGO — Another lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Northwestern University by a former football player, alleging that ex-coach Pat Fitzgerald took part in hazing and bullying athletes.

Chicago Tribune

Man shoots two women, one fatally, before shooting himself after argument inside Grand Crossing home: police

Two women, 32 and 53, were shot multiple times in the abdomen, Chicago police said. Both women were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where the younger woman died.

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Jevon Carter ‘always dreamt’ of playing for hometown Bulls

Jevon Carter recently spoke about how excited he is to play for his hometown Chicago Bulls.

The Guardian - US

Chicago aims to boost pay for thousands of restaurant workers

Advocates hail potential for ‘historic moment’ as city council bill bids to increase pay from $9.48 an hour for tipped employees

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Ranking Bears position groups from best to worst

The Bears have strengthened their roster over the long offseason, and we're ranking the roster by each position group.

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Report: Ayo Dosunmu unlikely to return to Chicago Bulls next season

Ayo Dosunmu is reportedly unlikely to return to the Chicago Bulls next season.

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‘Family experience’ retailer Camp opens in Old Town

The location — part toy store and part party venue — soon will be paired with an immersive attraction from Doodles.

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Bella Notte is leaving Chicago, citing crime and business-killing bureaucracy

One of the city’s oldest Italian restaurants announced it would be closing its Chicago location and moving to Downers Grove.

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Is The Bear based on a true story? Family troubles and comedy unite in the Disney+ show

Fans of The Bear are asking if the show is based on a true story. Now that season three is here, the question has arisen once again - here's what we know.

Chicago Tribune

Costly Deep Tunnel flooding project can’t handle Chicago area’s severe storms fueled by climate change

CHICAGO — Hours before heavy rains swamped Chicago and Cook County suburbs on July 2, the region’s $3.8 billion flood-control project appeared ready as can be to bottle up storm runoff.

Chicago Tribune

‘They come to this country with a dream’: Woman teaches English to migrants on a Chicago basketball court

CHICAGO — There hasn’t been a single day since May that Samantha Oulavong is not thinking of the migrants who stay at the police station in her neighborhood in the South Loop. The children, she said, remind her of her younger self, when her parents made their way from Laos…

The Independent UK

Northwestern hazing scandal puts school in company with schools such as Penn State

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse

Chicago Sun-Times

House passes resolution to show support for Israel after Democrat’s comments about ‘racist’ state

A bipartisan furor erupted over comments made by Rep. Pramila Jayapal at a Chicago conference Saturday calling Israel a ‘racist state.’ Jayapal later walked back the comments and voted for the bipartisan resolution.

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