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Tony Award-winner, Chicago stage champion Frank Galati dies

Frank Galati, an actor, director, teacher and adapter who was a pivotal figure in Chicago’s theater community and a two-time Tony Award winner, has died

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FBI director picks new leader for Chicago field office

Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler Jr. will replace the former FBI head in Chicago, Emmerson Buie Jr., who retired in August.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ice fishing as a sketchier act, ongoing lakefront perch and lake trout

Ice fishing becoming a sketchier act and the ongoing action for perch and lake trout on the Chicago lakefront/southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Frank Galati, pioneering Chicago theater artist and Oscar nominee, is dead at 79

CHICAGO — Frank Galati, a pivotal figure over five decades in Chicago theater, a Tony Award-winning Broadway director, a beloved longtime teacher at Northwestern University, an ensemble member at both the Steppenwolf and Goodman theaters and a pioneer in the adaptation of novels and other narrative sources into exciting drama,…

Chicago Tribune

Frank Galati, Tony Award-winning Chicago director, writer, actor, dead at 79

An icon in Chicago theater, he was best-known for his work at Steppenwolf Theatre and the Goodman Theater.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois needs better rules for selling off unneeded land

The Damen Silos property, which is right on the river, should have been part of a master plan focused on helping to redevelop the land along the Chicago River in a way most beneficial to city residents.

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Earth, Wind & Fire percussionist Fred White dead at 67

Percussionist Fred White of the trailblazing Chicago-based band Earth, Wind & Fire is dead at 67.

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Bulls vs. Cavaliers preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to start the New Year off with a win in Cleveland.

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Quick takeaways from the Lions huge win over the Bears in Week 17

On the resurgent run game, a resilient defense, a bad day for the SOL crowd and more observations from the Lions big win over the Bears

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For city’s next growth spurt, follow the money to north-northwest corridor

The city touts its Invest South/West initiative, but the real action is on the other side of town.

Chicago Sun-Times

City seeking millions more from state to care for migrants

It should come as no surprise the state’s well is about to run dry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: What’s ahead in the sports world for 2023? A look into our crystal ball.

CHICAGO — Sports remain our greatest escape, offering a few hours of downtime from the daily dose of madness that surrounds us from when we awaken to the moment we crash.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago sees dip in homicides after spikes during pandemic and unrest over policing

CHICAGO — After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago has begun to see a decline in homicides, as the Chicago Police Department works to correct crime trends to levels before the coronavirus and turmoil over the killing of George Floyd took hold.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago rings in 2023 with fireworks and celebration at Navy Pier

The nighttime sky along the lakefront was peppered with a New Year’s Eve fireworks display on Saturday at midnight.

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Bears vs. Lions: Everything we know about Chicago’s blowout loss

Here is everything we know following the Bears 41-10 loss to the Detroit Lions.

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Lions bury hapless Bears, keep playoff hopes alive

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions didn't have control of their playoff destiny entering Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, ceding that opportunity in last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers. All the Lions could do is handle their own business and hope for a little help.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 dead, 3 wounded in Washington Park car-to-car shooting

Four teens were in a Kia driving north on Prairie Avenue at 57th Street when another car pulled along side them and someone inside opened fire, police say. Five people were slain in Chicago on New Year’s Day.

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Cardinal Cupich to hold Mass for Pope Benedict at Holy Name Cathedral on Monday

The Mass will be followed later in the week by a series of six additional memorial masses held by auxiliary bishops at other churches of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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NFL games on TV today: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions, live stream, channel, time, how to watch

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions are set to face off on Sunday in a week 17 matchup at Ford Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Chicago on Wednesday to tout Biden administration accomplishments

President Joe Biden and top administration officials will fan out across the nation the day after Republicans take control of the House.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago is the deadliest city for migratory birds. A city ordinance that would protect them is still in limbo

CHICAGO — Chicago is the deadliest city in the U.S. for birds journeying each spring and autumn between northern locales and Florida, Mexico and Central America.

Chicago Tribune

Lori Lightfoot came out of nowhere to win the 2019 Chicago mayor’s race. Can a lesser-known challenger do the same this time?

CHICAGO — At this time in Chicago’s 2019 election cycle, nobody gave Lori Lightfoot a chance to win her long-shot bid for mayor.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Supreme Court halts plans to eliminate cash bail and other pretrial court changes

CHICAGO — Just hours before the elimination of cash bail and other pretrial policies were supposed to go into effect, the Illinois Supreme Court on Saturday halted the implementation of the landmark policies statewide.

Chicago Sun-Times

2023 visions: Bears win! (Oops.) Bulls get in! (Briefly.) And our baseball teams? Not all bad

What’s with all the predictions? Consider it a year’s worth of precious intel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Catholics mourn Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, ‘a defender of the faith’

The 95-year-old German theologian, who served as pope for eight years, is most remembered for being the first to resign from the job in 600 years.

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