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Chicago is required to have a chief administrative officer; it hasn’t for decades

The city’s inspector general cited the Hilco smokestack demolition debacle as one of 11 “missed opportunities” where interdepartmental coordination could have been improved had a chief administrative officer been on the job — as is required under city code.

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Lollapalooza lineup 2023: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers

CHICAGO — Lollapalooza has announced its lineup for summer 2023 in Chicago’s Grant Park. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers and ODESZA.

Chicago Tribune

Smoking on CTA is a big problem that needs fixing

Public transportation cannot afford to lose more riders and must entice riders back to pre-pandemic levels. Smoking on trains and platforms is something that could easily be addressed,

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Midwest Fishing Report: Coho remains area’s most consistent fishing

Coho continuing to be the most consistent fishing around Chicago and the reopening of LaSalle Lake lead this sprawling, raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza 2023: How to get tickets to the Chicago music festival

Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and The 1975 unveiled as part of the headlining acts

The Independent UK

Loganair passenger 'booted off flight' forced to couch surf in Edinburgh for one week

Alessa Catterall was due to fly from Stornoway to Chicago via flights to Glasgow and Heathrow.

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Loganair passenger 'forced to couch surf in Edinburgh' after being booted off flight

After reportedly having her reservation on a Loganair flight to Glasgow cancelled, Alessa claimed her two other flights from Glasgow to Heathrow and Heathrow to Chicago were also withdraw for being a 'no-show'.

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Intruder fatally shoots man in Rogers Park home

The assailant pushed open the back door to a home about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 7600 block of North Sheridan Road, entered and shot the resident to death, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two weeks until Chicago mayoral, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 21, Brew.

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NBA: Chicago Bulls beat 'red-hot' Philadelphia Sixers in overtime thriller

The Chicago Bulls on Monday night ended Philadelphia Sixers' eight-game winning streak with a thrilling 109-105 victory in double overtime. DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points to shine for the Bulls.

The Times of India

Suspect sought in theft of Rockford funeral home van with body inside is arrested in Green Bay

Deon Howard is charged with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, abuse of a corpse in the theft of a funeral home van containing a body that was found in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Amtrak expands service, replaces cars, riders have high hopes

A second daily round trip between Chicago and St. Paul could serve riders as early as 2024, with new train cars on the way.

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First barricades go up on Kennedy Expressway as 3-year reconstruction begins

In addition to added congestion Tuesday morning, commuters looking for an alternative had to deal with trains being stopped for a time on the Union Pacific Northwest Line near Barrington.

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COVID anniversary reminds us of ‘quiet’ Chicago: PHOTOS

Three years ago, the hustle and bustle that is Chicago went silent.

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City’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

Chicago’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

Chicago Tribune

Illinois bakery in crosshairs over drag show event will likely be forced to close

CHICAGO — UpRising Bakery and Cafe announced that “horrific attacks” on the establishment dating back to last summer, including threats and vandalism that led up to a planned drag show in July, have forced the Lake in the Hills bakery to close its doors as soon as the end of…

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Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney; first non-white male contenders

If either Sergio Acosta or April Perry are picked to be the next U.S. attorney based in Chicago, it will be the first time a non-white male has held the job.

Chicago Sun-Times

Numbers tell Illinois’ dismal COVID story, early voting begins and more in your Chicago news roundup

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4 business groups endorse Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and other groups backing Vallas stayed neutral in February. Brandon Johnson, meanwhile, touted support from a group of Black firefighters, paramedics, Council members and leaders in the city’s Polish community.

Sports Illustrated

The Bears GM Never Told Justin Fields He’s Their Quarterback, But His Decision March 10 Did

Ryan Poles can clearly say his actions have spoken louder than his words ever could to his starting quarterback after he dealt the top pick of the draft to the Panthers.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s mayoral candidates both have deep ties to Chicago's schools — but starkly different visions for their future

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

The Independent UK

Missing Chicago woman found dead in shopping cart after saying she was on her way home in an Uber

‘I miss my baby,’ says 21-year-old woman’s father

Chicago Sun-Times

Black girl friendships at the heart of Disney’s made-in-Chicago skating show ‘Saturdays’

Set on the South Side, the series is produced by Marsai Martin (“black-ish”) and centers around a trio of teen girls determined to become the best at their skating rink.

Chicago Tribune

Michael Phillips: Immersive video exhibits: Pro or con? What clues does ‘Mozart Immersive’ give about the future of entertainment?

CHICAGO — We live in “the experience culture.”

Chicago Tribune

At 87, Golden Gloves doctor has examined some of the boxing world’s most exciting fighters on their way to greatness. He still works ringside today.

Just hours before the start of the preliminary rounds of the Golden Gloves centennial tournament, the back room of Cicero Stadium is a crowded jumble of ambition and nerves.

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