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Angel Bat Dawid: Requiem for Jazz review – a cosmic brew

Capturing the full power of a live 2019 performance, the Chicago musician channels a 1959 film and Sun Ra with her potent jazz-classical suite

The Guardian - UK

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

How best to manage Chicago’s financial challenges is among the many issues separating Democrats Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas heading into the April 4 runoff for mayor

The Independent UK

Chicago firefighter charged with running prostitution business from his apartment

Brendan A. Kennedy-Gasior, 37, faces a felony count of promoting prostitution and was released from custody after posting $500 bond in the case.

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LeBron James close to return? Lakers star upgraded to ‘doubtful’ for Bulls game.

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers say LeBron James is doubtful to play Sunday against Chicago, news that in a vacuum wouldn’t be considered progress.

Los Angeles Times

Johnson, Vallas make policy commitments to community coalition at mayoral town hall

The town hall-style forum with an audience of more than 700 was light on attacks between the two men vying for the mayor’s office.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Isabelle Harrison views 2023 season as a reintroduction

“Personally, I felt like having Chicago, me headed there with the players we have now, it’s going to be a good opportunity to — I hate to say it — but revamp myself.”

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Where to enjoy spring blooms around Chicago, a garden lover’s guide

Whether you’re looking to bask in the beauty of flowers or are a serious horticulturist, there are plenty of opportunities around Chicago to admire and learn.

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Chicago outdoors: Bucks holding antlers, goldfinch colors, Turkey Run SP, pelicans

A buck holding antlers in late March, goldfinch in spring and winter colors, the highlighted hiking at Turkey Run State Park in Indiana and American white pelicans on the Kankakee River are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Next mayor must take police reform seriously — here’s how

To start, the city’s next police superintendent must be committed to reform. A half-hearted effort will never build trust between cops and the community, and that’s bad news when it comes to curbing crime.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police to try rehiring retired cops, in bid to bolster ranks, officials say

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is launching a new effort to win back retired CPD officers and hire sworn officers serving other law enforcement agencies.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Dansby Swanson’s forgettable spring continues, but Cubs aren’t worried about their $177 million man

CHICAGO — After signing a seven-year, $177 million deal in December to be the centerpiece of the Chicago Cubs lineup, Dansby Swanson entered the final weekend of Cactus League play hitting .059.

Chicago Tribune

Robbie Gould says he would ‘absolutely’ come back to play for the Bears again

Robbie Gould would welcome a return to the Bears this offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chicago police to boost ranks by rehiring former officers, poaching cops outside the city

The age-restricted programs announced Friday aim to help fill about 2,000 vacancies in the department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Holy cow! Bid to make Harry Caray the mayor of Rush Street is back in play

City’s top politicians on board to honor legendary Cubs announcer

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Chan Zuckerberg life sciences hub to open in Fulton Market

The center, backed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan, will research inflammation’s role in human diseases. Its funding includes $25 million in a capital grant from the state.

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How Johnson and Vallas became rivals for mayor, COVID’s lasting impact on hospitals and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Chicago shows off its ‘named’ snowplows

The seven snowplows named in the inaugural “You Name a Snowplow Contest” were put on display Friday at the Grand Avenue Salt Dome.

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Five years later, Loyola’s Final Four Ramblers reflect on Chicago college hoops’ wildest ride

“It was madness,” former coach Porter Moser says. “And it was pure joy.”

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Picture Chicago: 8 must-see photos from this week in news

From endorsements trickling in for mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, to Wilco performing at the Riviera Theatre, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in Chicago news.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arne Duncan backs Paul Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff election

Former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan calls mayoral candidate Paul Vallas “our best hope for a safer Chicago” because of his ability to “tell police the truth and hold them accountable.”

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD officer paralyzed while breaking up bar fight sues alleged gunmen, bar owner

Danny Golden and his brother, John, were wounded breaking up a fight at a Beverly bar in 2022.

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Progressive icon Bernie Sanders to hold preelection rally for Brandon Johnson

The rally is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the UIC Forum. It has potential to help Johnson energize his base and boost turnout, particularly among young voters who supported Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas grew into rivals for mayor of Chicago

Despite following very different paths, both now have their sights trained on Chicago’s City Hall.

Chicago Sun-Times

BUILD Chicago opens home-away-from-home for West Side youth

BUILD Chicago’s new youth and family center in Austin is free and open to the public. There’s a laundry room, a restorative justice program and a farm, among other things.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘We nearly broke the system’: Hospitals face staff exodus, violence three years into pandemic

Three years after COVID struck, Chicago area hospitals struggle with staff exodus and patient violence in a brave new medical world.

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