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Jesse Spencer explains Matt Casey’s ‘Chicago Fire’ return

”I always said that if you ever want to bring Casey back down the line, I’m open to it,” says Spencer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago firefighter dead in high-rise blaze had heart attack

A firefighter who died while battling a blaze in a high-rise building on Chicago’s North Side died of a heart attack

The Independent UK

Meeting of the mayors: Johnson feels ‘historic moment’ discussing transition with Lightfoot — ‘We are uniting this city today’

In his first visit to the mayor’s office since being elected Tuesday, Johnson said he was struck by “what this moment means for people around the city, who want the city to be united.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago crosswalk signals violate disabilities act, federal judge rules

As of 2021, fewer than 1% of crosswalks in Chicago featured accessible pedestrian signals, which can feature audio recordings or tones to communicate information about the “walk” and “don’t walk” intervals at crossings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Giants slug 5 homers to clinch series win vs. White Sox

CHICAGO — Returning home from a six-game opening road trip, the Giants will rejoice when their charter flight lands back in San Francisco at about 9 p.m. local time Thursday night. While it will be a quick turnaround to their Friday afternoon home opener, on the other side represents their…

Tribune News Service

What’s next for CPS after Johnson’s win, flowers for George Freeman 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Next mayor has his work cut out for him

Being the Defund-the-Police guy is actually liberating.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sophia Bush called ‘TV prostitute’ at Chicago bar by man who told her she was ‘piece of meat’

‘I watch your show, so I pay your f***ing salary,’ man told ‘One Tree Hill’ actor

The Independent UK

Instead of arguing about bike lanes, we should all slow down and drive safely

Bike lane expansions in Chicago were the result of concerned citizens coming together to provide a safe alternative to the car-centric lifestyle in their communities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson wins runoff for mayor of Chicago

Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 2023. Johnson received 51.4% of the vote and Vallas received 48.6%. They advanced from a field of nine candidates in the Feb. 28 general election.

Ballotpedia

Progressives get energy boost after Chicago and Wisconsin elections

"Everybody needs to understand this...Abortion rights are a winning issue."

Axios

Catch up on results from one of the biggest election days of 2023

Welcome to the Thursday, April 6, Brew.

Ballotpedia

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets confirm No. 1 seedings in playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks' 105-92 win over Chicago Bulls on Wednesday earned them No. 1 overall seeding and a chance to play the entire NBA playoffs on home court.

The Times of India

Horoscope for Thursday, April 6, 2023

Caution! Avoid shopping or major decisions after 7:30 a.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Libra.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Tribune News Service

Justice Department holds Chicago in violation of American With Disabilities Act

The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Chicago has violated the Americans With Disabilities Act for its lack of special crossing signals for blind and sight-compromised pedestrians.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Johnson must put himself on a path to succeed for all of Chicago

It starts with declaring independence — in action, not words — from the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. City Hall belongs to every Chicagoan, and Johnson will eventually have to make decisions that CTU and other unions won’t like. That’s part of the job.

Al Jazeera

US progressives galvanised by victory in Chicago mayoral race

Progressive Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated the more conservative Democrat Paul Vallas in a highly-anticipated vote.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Johnson did it: Flawless execution of ‘smart typical playbook in Chicago politics’ won mayoral race

Johnson won 29 of 50 wards, including a clean sweep of majority African-American wards. He won six Hispanic majority wards to Vallas’ nine. Johnson sealed the deal along the progressive-minded north lakefront and the hipster Milwaukee Avenue corridor.

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Eloy Jiménez will be out 2-3 weeks — but White Sox ‘optimistic it’s not going to be anything long-term’

CHICAGO — Eloy Jiménez went from first to third on Andrew Vaughn’s double to right field in the seventh inning Monday.

Chicago Tribune

‘It just doesn’t happen. But today, it did’: Veteran fire lieutenant second to die in as many days following blaze at Chicago high-rise

CHICAGO — A firefighter died Wednesday battling a Gold Coast blaze, marking the Chicago Fire Department’s second line-of-duty death in just two days.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago April 6-12: The Mix

Concerts by Pitbull and NCT Dream, the ‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical, and flower shows in Lincoln Park and Garfield Park are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson hopes to convince police officers to stay on the job by giving them support

What I’ve heard repeatedly is that, much like teachers, police officers are being asked to do their job and someone else’s job,” the mayor-elect told the Sun-Times.

Tribune News Service

SF Giants’ all-or-nothing offense comes up empty in loss to White Sox

CHICAGO — The Giants, despite their propensity to swing and miss early this season, won’t be mistaken for a team without plate discipline. Facing White Sox strikeout artist Dylan Cease on Wednesday, they watched five ball fours go by and chased him by the fifth inning.

Reason

In the Chicago Mayoral Race, the Teachers Union Is the Real Winner

The union "has an outsized impact on working families who have no other choice on where to send their children...that power, combined with a mayor who is essentially a wholly owned subsidiary, would make them a dangerous force," says one former Chicago Public Schools executive.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Brandon Johnson can build public support

Once Johnson and voters know how city departments are doing, it will be easier for him to obtain broad support for necessary corrections.

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