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Fires continue to kill people in unsafe buildings as Chicago ignores problems with its inspection system

CHICAGO — Larry Burns had been planning a wedding reception last May in Mississippi and was looking forward to his mother coming from her home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood.

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How a gun violence spike in 2016 created a movement of Chicagoans that is still building

Over the last six years, support for community-based violence prevention has swelled in Chicago. It started with a “really shocking and enormous” increase in shootings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rick Kogan: It may be only rock ‘n’ roll but Blagojevich was back in the spotlight for a few songs at a Chicago club

CHICAGO — Beer was flowing, the band was playing, people danced and in the audience sat a former governor of Illinois at a table with his wife, ready to rock ’n’ roll.

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Ms. Lauryn Hill, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Brandi Carlile among Ravinia’s 2023 lineup

The summerlong music festival also features a six-week residency by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and concerts by Jethro Tull, Buddy Guy, Boys II Men, Santana and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Videos show boats dying Chicago River green for St Patrick's Day and here's how they do it

The tradition dates back to 1962 and is still done by a crew of six related to the original union members

Irish Mirror

Bears to sign former Panthers QB PJ Walker

PJ Walker is joining his Hail Mary buddy DJ Moore over in Chicago, as the now former Panthers QB has agreed to a two-year deal with the Bears.

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Report: Bears Agree to Deal With Former Panthers QB PJ Walker

Chicago has a new quarterback in town.

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Chicago-area expressway shootings increasingly caused by road rage, state police say

In 2022, road rage was reported in about 40% of the 140 Chicago-area expressway shootings handled by Illinois State Police. That is up from 12% in 2021, ISP says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Whoopi: Chicago isn’t afraid of new video touting NYC for Dem convention

Chicago is more than capable of hosting 2024’s Democratic National Convention. The city is one of the frontrunners for the high profile event.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things do in Chicago March 16-22: The Mix

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Shamrock Shenanigans and “Tuk Tuks on Devon” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 Chicago men charged with meth trafficking via U.S. Postal Service

Drug was shipped from California and sold around the Chicago area, prosecutors say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Write-in ballots force Taliaferro into 29th Ward runoff — but La Spata ekes out reelection in 1st

The official results, including all eligible mail-in ballots counted by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday, put Ald. Chris Taliaferro 25 votes shy of the majority he needed to win a third term outright.

Chicago Sun-Times

DEA’s new Chicago boss Sheila Lyons: Will target fentanyl, an ‘awful, terrible challenge’

Lyons, the first woman to hold the post, says she’ll target Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel, saying the fentanyl they supply is “like nothing I’ve ever seen in my 30 years in law enforcement.”

Chicago Sun-Times

As Chicago’s embattled top cop exits, search for his replacement marks new civilian panel’s first real test

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability said the incoming mayor won’t have outsized influence in recommending candidates and won’t be able to subvert the selection process.

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Here’s what jersey number Bears WR DJ Moore will wear in Chicago

DJ Moore is officially a Bear! Here's what number he'll don in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reset on the Road: Mayoral Candidate Runoff Forum

The University of Chicago Institute of Politics, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ are hosting a live candidate forum for the city’s mayoral candidates — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson — ahead of the runoff election. Join us in person, virtually or on-air March 30.

Chicago Sun-Times

Railroad merger OK blasted by suburban mayors, Illinois lawmakers

Metra, suburban mayors wary of more delays because of increase freight traffic in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times

ComEd bribery trial kicks off, Johnson and Vallas backpedal public safety comments and more in your Chicago news roundup

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6 things to know about new Bears LB T.J. Edwards

The Bears are signing LB T.J. Edwards. Get to know Chicago's new linebacker:

Chicago Sun-Times

New board of Chicago’s main police union has 27 elected members — but just 1 African American

Since 2014, Black officers have run for the Fraternal Order of Police board 28 times but have failed to win except for once.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot allies hatch plan to expand power on City Council before she heads out the door

Former Inspector General Joe Ferguson had pushed for a more independent Council, but slammed this approach as a “pre-emptive power move of the status quo wrapped in a package that includes meaningful reforms.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Former mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green endorses Vallas in runoff; Kwame Raoul first statewide official to back Johnson

Green, a 27-year-old community activist, secured a series of promises he believes will improve the lives of African Americans. Raoul praised Johnson as “the right candidate to move Chicago forward.”

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Bulls vs. Kings preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

After three days off, the Bulls look to win their third game in a row on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Railroad merg

Some Chicago suburbs opposed the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern because of concerns about more traffic potentially causing some commuters to abandon the Metra rail network and drive instead.

Chicago Tribune

Crime is a top issue for Chicago voters. Mayoral candidates Vallas and Johnson offer sharp contrasts to public safety

CHICAGO — The Monday after making it into the Chicago mayoral runoff, Brandon Johnson stood in the heart of the Loop by hulking CTA “L” columns that gleamed with a coat of morning rainfall as sharply dressed commuters hustled down the staircase.

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