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EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first 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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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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Appetite, pain and money: How does an NBA player know when to retire?

Hall of famer Robert Parish played more NBA games than anyone in history. He says stepping away from the league was an easy decision to make

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Early voting in this year’s statewide elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 14, Brew.

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Dan Wiederer: Ryan Poles checked a big box on the Chicago Bears’ offseason list with his bold trade. Now comes the hard part.

From the beginning, Ryan Poles has understood this is a process, a methodical grind to, in his words, “stair-step this thing” to where the Chicago Bears not only can experience meaningful success again but sustain it. Poles never has sought shortcuts or tried to unearth some secret potion that could…

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Brad Biggs: Chicago Bears’ aggressive start to free agency has one common thread — young players entering their prime years

Ryan Poles wanted to pay Roquan Smith last summer — he just didn’t want to get to the $20 million annual salary the linebacker desired. So the Chicago Bears opened 2023 free agency by dropping even more money in the position.

Chicago Tribune

‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘Company,’ ‘Lehman Trilogy’ among Broadway in Chicago’s upcoming season

Season subscription renewals are currently on sale.

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In the face of heartbreaking loss, firefighter’s organ donation decision is worth emulating

Chicago Firefighter Walter Stewart’s decision to save the lives of strangers with the help of his departed wife and young children is an extension of his heroism and love as well as a reminder of the importance of organ donation.

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Suburban man facing federal charges in COVID-19 testing fraud scheme

Zishan Alvi, who co-owned Laboratory A in Chicago, allegedly submitted false reimbursement claims for tests that were never performed.

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Lease signed: Chicago Fire to build $80M training center on Chicago Housing Authority land

Chicago’s next mayor will have to live with the controversial zoning change Mayor Lori Lightfoot muscled through the City Council allowing the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on CHA land formerly occupied by the CHA’s ABLA Homes.

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As SNAP recipients see reduction in funds, Chicago residents make adjustments: ‘I make do’

Starting this month, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see a decrease in their benefits after a coronavirus pandemic-era funding boost ended.

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Program for suicidal kids struggles amid a youth mental health crisis, ComEd bribery trial spotlights Madigan and more in your Chicago news roundup

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‘Describe the Night’ traverses time and place, truth and fiction as storyline weaves a surreal tapestry

Writer Rajiv Joseph reveals a compelling mishmash in Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago premiere.

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Chicago man has a bone to pick with Buffalo Wild Wings over its ‘boneless’ wings

Aimen Halim accuses BWW of false advertising, says its boneless wings are made of breast meat.

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Chicago’s summer festival dates announced; Taste moved to September in Grant Park

The city-sponsored major summer festivals are all returning this year, including the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Air and Water Show.

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State Finals review: Metamora steps up; injuries make crushing impact

Metamora wrapped up a brilliant two-year run in Class 3A with a state title, state runner-up finish and 64 wins.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five things to know as the Safe-T Act goes before the Illinois Supreme Court

On Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments that will determine the future of cash bail in the state.

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Report: Bears are close to deal with RT Mike McGlinchey

It sounds like RT Mike McGlinchey could soon be a Chicago Bear.

Daily Mirror

Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings claiming its boneless wings are no more than nuggets

The disgruntled wing eater from Chicago, US, launched the class-action lawsuit claiming customers are being misled by the 'boneless wings' label because there's no wing in there

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