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People can learn to coexist with urban wildlife. Lincoln Park Zoo is showing how.

By studying animals in urban habitats, we’re learning not just about them, but also about us, and how our worlds affect one another. The zoo is working with nearly 50 cities across the world to promote coexistence

Chicago Sun-Times

2 children among 5 people found dead in suburban Chicago home, officials say

CHICAGO — Five people were found dead Wednesday in a Buffalo Grove home, officials of the suburban village said. Two of the deceased are children, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said Thursday morning.

Chicago Tribune

Coroner: 2 children among 5 found dead in Chicago-area home

A coroner says two children were among five people found dead at a suburban Chicago home following what police called a likely “domestic-related incident."

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Heidi Stevens: A stranger gave her his Christmas tree when she lost her job. It's been her guiding light ever since.

CHICAGO — It was the second week of December, and Amanda Ullah was counting the minutes to payday so she and her roommate could purchase a Christmas tree for their little apartment, perched above a bar on Chicago’s North Side.

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New property tax increases hit Hispanic wards hardest in Chicago

On the Lower West Side, property owners saw their median tax bill more than double, from $2,275 to $7,239, according to the analysis. In Avondale, another heavily Hispanic neighborhood, the median tax bill went up 27%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: José Abreu the latest White Sox great who will end his career elsewhere. But they never really leave ‘the family.’

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made a stunning admission Tuesday during a Zoom session with the media.

Chicago Tribune

Largest LGBTQ+ health center in US midwest to lay off 15% of staff

Staff cuts at Chicago community health center come at a time of high-profile attacks on queer and trans healthcare across the US

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The slow pace of police reform victimizes Chicagoans — and drains their wallets

Critics tell us that payouts now in the hundreds of millions are a sign that the city and police department are not serious enough about reform. If they were, Chicagoans would see real accountability, better policies and better outcomes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aaron Rodgers’ ‘I own you’ taunt is not forgotten

The Packers quarterback expects to hear it from Bears fans again Sunday at Soldier Field. “I’ve been hearing it from fans for 15 years down there. So I don’t expect anything to be different,” Rodgers said. “I have a lot of respect for the city of Chicago and the sports…

Chicago Sun-Times

5 people found dead at home in Chicago suburb, officials say

CHICAGO — Five people were found dead Wednesday in a Buffalo Grove home, officials of the suburban village said.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago man charged in Jan. 6 riot, accused of ramming Capitol doors

The feds say James “Mac” McNamara was given the online moniker #RailMixer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Philanthropic group to invest $3.2 million to overturn unjust convictions, support exonerees

The funding will significantly boost the operations of Life After Justice, a Chicago group founded by two exonerees that seeks to overturn unjust convictions and support exonerees after they’re released from prison.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to Do in Chicago Dec. 1-7: The Mix

Violinist Itzhak Perlman at Symphony Center, holiday fun at Skydeck Chicago, and the Pentatonix Christmas Spectacular are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Months after release from federal prison, TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau could face jail again

CHICAGO — TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau was warned years ago by a federal judge that a 10-year prison sentence for contempt wasn’t going to magically erase the whopping $37.6 million civil penalty he still owes for lying about his controversial weight-loss book.

Chicago Tribune

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Packers game planning for Justin Fields with run defense tested again

One week after the Green Bay Packers defense was run over by the Philadelphia Eagles, they will face another run-heavy opponent in the Chicago Bears, who will put this porous unit to the test. Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles rushed for a ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago TikTok historian eyes home base for neighborhood tour company with city grant

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is one of 61 recipients to receive grants ranging from $12,000 to $5 million “to support neighborhood vitality,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans with disabilities inflamed over Chicago Fire’s West Side deal

The group says turning a 26-acre site on the Near West Side into a soccer training facility will make it harder for those with disabilities to find housing.

Chicago Sun-Times

More women joining trucking industry, another Jan. 6 sentence for a Chicago suburbanite and more in your news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

17-year-old shot in Chicago Lawn

The teen was in the 2500 block of West 63rd Street when he was shot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man charged with murder after fatal beating in Humboldt Park

Jacquail Jones attacked a man in the 3700 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot

Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS teacher fatally shot while driving in Chatham

Quentine Carradine, 49, was attacked in the 400 block of East 87th Street, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another suburban Chicago resident gets 18 months probation for Jan. 6 role

Before she was sentenced Wednesday, Dawn Frankowski told the judge she got caught up in the moment but said, “I’m an adult. I take full responsibility for what I have done, for my bad choice.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Spot on: Parking and fishing along the Chicago lakefront

Driving and checking parking for anglers (and others who drive and use the lakefront) from south to north, Calumet Park to the Evanston border.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police car collides with Jeep in South Loop

Two officers were hospitalized in good condition, police said.

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