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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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Chicagoans sue Army over pollution

“Our community is fighting back and saying ‘no more.’”

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Video poker in Chicago? Vallas and Johnson say deal us in

Under state law, local governments can prohibit video gambling machines from operating at restaurants or bars within their city limits. But both mayoral candidates favor lifting Chicago’s longstanding ban on the machines.

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When will Gillian Flynn write the next ‘Gone Girl’? Later. She’s a publisher now

CHICAGO — Margot Douaihy reached Chicago's Lincoln Park in a roundabout way. She grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She came from a religious family and a long line of clergy. She went to Catholic school, but as she got older, Douaihy felt distanced from the church. She was queer and…

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Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it’s all thanks to Buck O’Neil’s influence 60 years ago

MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a seat.

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Former Bears RB David Montgomery shares gratitude, bids Chicago farewell

David Montgomery has nothing but love for Bears nation.

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Vallas, Johnson distance themselves from past comments on curbing crime at public safety forum

At the debate at UIC Tuesday, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said defunding the police is a political goal, but not his goal. Meanwhile, his opponent Paul Vallas denied he had said police were handcuffed and said he wants to restore proactive policing.

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Lions to sign former Bears RB David Montgomery

Montgomery makes the jump from Chicago to Detroit in free agency

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Chicago a front-runner for 2024 Democratic convention; Whoopi Goldberg boosting New York’s bid in video

Chicago has everything New York says it can offer the 2024 Democratic convention except the Statue of Liberty and garbage on downtown streets.

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Defund the police or take their handcuffs off? Chicago mayoral hopefuls deny controversial statements at public safety forum

CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson had one thing in common during a Tuesday debate focused on public safety: They both denied making controversial comments attributed to them.

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Harness the power of in-season citrus at Chicago smoothie, juice bars

We visited seven Chicago smoothie and juice bars to sample some fruit-filled goodness.

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‘I think it’s beautiful.’ Organ donations allow at least 8 lifesaving transplants after mom and 3 kids die in fire

“I think she would have liked knowing that was her final act, saving lives,” said Sarah Day, the sister of Summer Day-Stewart.

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Council mandate would ‘cripple’ social service providers, members warned

If the Council requires providers to sign labor peace agreements, it won’t trigger unionization, but it will allow employees to organize and join unions if they choose, without fear of retaliation. But the mere threat of higher costs is scaring social service agencies.

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State Street sidewalk closed at Adams; feds cite pedestrian danger at buildings it wants to raze

Fences were erected days after Preservation Chicago put the buildings at 202 and 220 S. State St. on its ‘most endangered’ list, calling for efforts to save them.

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City Council member proposes pilot program to have city, not homeowners, shovel sidewalks

Chicago homeowners and property owners are required to shovel their front sidewalks — a law that’s seldom enforced. Ald. Gilbert Villegas said that makes it more urgent for the city to assume responsibility — despite the potential cost.

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Judge allows secret ComEd recordings to be released, emergency COVID benefits end for SNAP recipients 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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EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the 1st time

CHICAGO — Water utilities will be required to routinely test for toxic forever chemicals, and spend billions upgrading treatment plants to filter them, under the first-ever national limits intended to protect Americans from widespread threats to human health and the environment.

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EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first time

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Bulls guard Patrick Beverley has been ‘real happy’ in Chicago

The newly acquired veteran has enjoyed being home in the Windy City.

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Mob hitman Nicholas Calabrese, who testified against brother and other top mobsters at Family Secrets Trial, dead at 80

Mr. Calabrese, who took part in a hit made famous by the actor Joe Pesci in the movie “Casino,” had a target on his back and remained out of sight since he ratted on the mob.

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More Chicago mayoral endorsements: Abortion rights PAC backs Johnson; 3 police union supporters on City Council back Vallas

PAC chief says she doesn’t trust Vallas to support women’s reproductive rights, while 23rd Ward Ald.

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Bears sign DeMarcus Walker: Experts hand out grades for Chicago

Here's a collection of all of the grades for the Bears' expected signing of DL DeMarcus Walker, where experts believe he'll be a good fit.

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Dining Out: News and notes on Chicago’s restaurant scene

Here’s some of what’s happening in Chicago’s culinary world.

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Asian American filmmaker Michael Goi: ‘Dreaming is not enough’

Goi, a Columbia College grad, on the Oscars, ethnicity and the challenge of making movies.

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As ComEd bribery trial gets underway, judge reverses course and will allow secret recordings to be released to the media

Public can hear recordings of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after challenge by Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ.

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