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4 wounded in shooting near ‘O Block’ in Grand Crossing

Gunfire erupted Wednesday in the 6300 block of South Calumet Avenue around the corner from ‘O Block,’ a notoriously violent stretch that includes Parkway Gardens low-income apartment complex.

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Former CPD Chief Charlie Beck offers suggestions for Chicago’s next top cop

Charlie Beck, who retired after running LAPD, served five months as CPD boss, implementing some key changes — most of which were rolled back by successor David Brown.

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Chicago’s 2024 Democratic Convention: Kaitlin Fahey named host committee interim executive director

Fahey said her duties as interim executive director means putting the initial team in place and being the liaison between the DNC and local leaders.

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Chicago’s new interim top cop, ComEd 4 found guilty and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Back-channel search for Chicago’s top cop? Not this time, says president of civilian oversight panel

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s transition team members “have not tried to influence our process. They have not tried to submit names,” said Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which is conducting the search.

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Amtrak now offering faster trains between Chicago, St. Louis

Trains began traveling up to 110 mph on the route Wednesday — a 20 mph increase over the previous top speed.

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Schmigadoon season 2: all the musicals referenced in the show

After parodying the '50s, Schmigadoon season 2 references musicals from the '60s and '70s throughout its episodes. Here's all the ones we’ve caught.

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Federal appeals court in Chicago asked to intervene after judge blocks assault weapons ban

The request comes just two weeks after the same court, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, declined to take similar action when a federal judge in Chicago refused to block the law.

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Ruidofest 2023 set for new location in 2-day event; lineup revealed

Kali Uchis, Juanes are among the artist slated for the festival, taking place this year at the Chicagoland Fairgrounds.

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Family of Black man fatally shot by Chicago cop in Garfield Park calls for officer’s arrest and justice

Reginald Clay Jr., 24, ran from officers who approached him and a group of people in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street on April 15, officials said. Body-cam footage shows Clay turning toward officers holding a handgun.

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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson names Fred Waller as interim police superintendent

Waller, who retired from the Chicago Police Department in 2020 after 34 years on the force, will take over when Johnson is sworn in on May 15.

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Chicago Bulls draft odds: How the Bulls could land a top pick in 2023

The Bulls have a slim chance to land one of the most coveted picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Chicago Fire Is Bringing Back Jesse Spencer As Matt Casey, But There's Bad News For The Finale Too

There's some very good news and some bad news for Chicago Fire ending Season 11.

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South Shore leaders left out of city’s plan to convert high school into shelter for families seeking asylum

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office plans to host a community meeting Thursday to discuss the plan, but few details have been made public.

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Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

The former UIC Pavilion was the scene of the Chicago mayor-elect’s March 30 campaign rally headlined by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. That event helped energize Johnson’s base and propel him to victory.

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Cities say shelters full, budgets hit by immigration uptick

U.S. cities already struggling to shelter thousands of migrants are calling for federal help and an end to some Republican governors’ political gamesmanship over immigration

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Chicago P.D.'s LaRoyce Hawkins Talks Atwater's Worlds Colliding And Priorities With His Dad: 'He's A Little Spread Thin'

Atwater has a lot on his shoulders in Chicago P.D.'s return, and LaRoyce Hawkins opened up about what's on the way in the next episode.

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Jerry Springer laid to rest in private ceremony attended by 'small group of people'

Talk show host Jerry Springer has been laid to rest during private ceremony in Chicago, according to reports, with the intimate ceremony following traditional Jewish customs

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All rants aside, Lee Elia actually liked Chicago

The former Cubs manager made his famous expletive-filled tirade 40 years ago.

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Migrants shelter at police stations, Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Big bucks for a rich university, not enough money for poor migrants

The wealthy University of Chicago is receiving a $100 million donation. Meanwhile, the City of Chicago can’t find enough money to care for vulnerable migrant families.

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On our 3rd anniversary, we are reimagining La Voz Chicago

With a focus on culture and lifestyle stories, the improved La Voz aims to showcase and celebrate the breadth and intersectionality of the diverse Latino communities in the Chicago area.

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En nuestro 3er aniversario, estamos mejorando La Voz Chicago

Con un enfoque en la cultura y su forma de vivir, La Voz tiene como objetivo mostrar y celebrar la diversidad y la intersección de las varias comunidades latinas en el área de Chicago.

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Texas gov to Chicago mayor: Take your complaints on migrant busing to President Biden

As Chicago resorts to sheltering some migrants on police station floors, Greg Abbott told Lori Lightfoot it was “ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants, which is a fraction of the record-high numbers we deal with in Texas on a regular…

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Want to feel a bit British? A few suggestions for coronation-themed things to do and eat in Chicago

The coronation starts at 5 a.m. Chicago time. Most of the major networks are offering live coverage.

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