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Mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green proposes 1% sales tax on luxury vehicles to replace revenue lost if boot gets banned

Calling booting “inhumane,” Green says the practice is driving people into poverty, and he pledges to make it illegal.

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‘We Will Chicago’ plan adopted to guide city’s next decade

The document, incorporating input from community meetings, focuses on making up for past wrongs and becomes the city’s first comprehensive plan since 1966.

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Ald. Sophia King says Chicago needs a mayor who can represent the ‘entire city — not just segregated parts’ of it

“There is a lot of dissension between the administration and the police and our teachers. With all of my colleagues leaving — 16 of us — we’re at a pivotal point. We really need some stability in this city,” mayoral challenger Sophia King told the City Club of Chicago.

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R. Kelly’s request for new federal trial in Chicago denied

Kelly’s defense attorneys claimed a key witness against him lied when she said she was “undecided” about whether she would seek restitution from the singer if he was convicted.

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Father of July 4 parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago has entered a not guilty plea to charges that he helped his son obtain a gun license years before the attack

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Mayoral candidates are ignoring older voters

Older adults are the largest voting bloc in this election and will decide who is the next mayor of Chicago. They’re looking for a leader who speaks to them.

Chicago Sun-Times

At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball

She’s known simply as Sister Jean -- the Catholic nun who captured the sports world’s imagination as chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 2018

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Winter storm expected to hit Chicago area with snow, sleet and possibly freezing rain throughout the day Thursday

“Plan on slippery road conditions,” the National Weather Service warned. “Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning and afternoon commutes.”

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Tinley Expo, RV & Camping Show, Chicago Harbor Lighthouse headline Go & Show

There are plenty of activities and events to check out this week.

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Brad Biggs: A month out from NFL free agency, there’s no need to overcomplicate Bears’ plan — it starts up front

CHICAGO — In extolling the Chicago Bears’ decision to hire Ryan Poles as general manager a little more than a year ago, former Boston College coach Tom O’Brien explained that Poles’ background would be highlighted on the job.

Chicago Tribune

Investment program puts Latino and Black youths from Chicago on a path to job security

CHICAGO — Every day, right before the sun sets, Marilyn Ulloa makes her way to her job as a commercial truck driver in the Chicago area; it’s an unusual career path for a young woman, but one that has been rewarding, she said.

Chicago Tribune

Attorney for woman accused of killing, dismembering landlord demands trial, says client was framed

Sandra Kolalou faces murder and other charges after Chicago police searched a Northwest Side home were she rented a room and found 69-year-old Frances Walker’s head in a kitchen freezer, officials said.

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Chicago Bears fans react to team closing on Arlington Park property: ‘I love it.’

In an open letter, the Chicago Bears emphasized that buying the site provides no certainty of a new stadium. Some fans are onboard, others are unhappy about a move.

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Grand jury indicts father of July 4 parade shooting suspect

An Illinois grand jury has indicted the father of man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

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Things to do in Chicago Feb. 16-22 — The Mix

The stage musicals “Les Miserables,” “Cats” and “Once” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Tribune News Service

Biden eyes Fed vacancy with Goolsbee reported to be in mix

White House officials have reached out to a key Democratic ally in the Senate to discuss filling the vacant role of Fed vice chair, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee is under consideration for the post.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears finalize deal to buy Arlington Heights site for a new stadium, but issues remain before ground is broken

The Chicago Bears embarked on a new era Wednesday with the purchase of a site in Arlington Heights where the team hopes to build a new enclosed stadium with a massive entertainment and residential development.

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‘My S---’s Broke’: The Day Jalen Hurts’s Season Changed

In a Super Bowl leftover, the Eagles QB recounts a cold day and a severe injury in Chicago. Plus, climbing Philly’s front office.

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Man was holding gun when he was shot by Chicago cop in North Lawndale, oversights agency says

Javontay Kindred, 25, was charged with several felonies after being critically wounded in the police shooting Monday morning in the 2100 block of South St. Louis Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears close deal for Arlington Heights site, Lightfoot targets Johnson and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Chicago Bears buy Arlington Heights property for possible stadium

The team said it has completed its purchase of the 326-acre site for $197.2 million as it continues negotiations for state and local tax subsidies.

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Raquel Welch, Chicago-born Hollywood sex symbol, dies at 82

The actor broke out with roles in two 1966 hits: “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.”

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With rebranding, BMO bank won’t have a den for Hubert the Harris Lion

The bank is aspiring to national reach, so it is dropping the Harris name and Hubert, its longtime symbol.

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Winter storm to hit Chicago area Thursday, up to 7 inches of snow near Wisconsin border, 3 inches or less in Chicago

“While the heaviest snow accumulations are expected mainly over far northern Illinois and points north and west, slippery travel conditions are likely for most areas roughly along and northwest of I-55,” the National Weather Service said.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2023-24 season ushers in new era

Music director Riccardo Muti will be stepping down from his post, but will remain an integral part of the orchestra’s operations and will return to the podium for a series of concerts.

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