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Heather Mack was ‘directly involved’ in mother’s murder, should stay in jail: feds

A judge is expected to consider a request to release Heather Mack during a hearing Thursday in Chicago. Mack’s attorneys insist she poses no danger to the community and is not a flight risk.

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Decision on historic Chicago River site is too important to be made in a silo

The Damen silos beg for conversation on how they could be reused in a higher, better and more public way.

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Relatively low COVID-19 rates this fall mean a cautious ‘normal’ for Chicago schools

An uptick in flu and respiratory illness among kids, and a potential spike in COVID this winter, worries doctors, students and school leaders.

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Uber to pay millions to Chicago restaurants in settlement agreement with city

Uber must pay millions in cash and provide free services to Chicago restaurants as part of a $10 million settlement with the city resolving claims the ride-share company listed restaurants on its UberEats and Postmates platforms without their consent and charged excess commission fees.

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Petition challenges could narrow field of Black candidates for Chicago mayor

Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson is trying to knock retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer off the ballot. Community activist Ja’Mal Green is challenging Wilson. And former state Sen. Rickey Hendon, a top Wilson adviser, is challenging Green.

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MLB star admits fear of flying ahead of London games and has St Louis Cardinals message

The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals at the London Stadium in June 2023, and outfielder Ian Happ has opened up about his fear of flying ahead of the big occasion

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How Chicago’s lead pipe replacement plan is faring, the candidates for the city’s new police district councils 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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Uber Eats, Postmates agree to $10 million settlement with city

The delivery services will refund $8.5 million to struggling Chicago restaurants — and pay $1.5 million more to the city — to settle claims that the companies ignored a 15% cap on delivery fees and listed restaurants without their consent.

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Police: Chicago-area man killed 4 family members, himself

Police say a suburban Chicago man killed his wife, two young children and mother inside their home last week before fatally stabbing himself

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Chicago actor Anthony Norman front and center with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ role

Though he now calls New York home, star of the touring production still considers Chicago ‘the pinnacle of acting.’

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Illinois’ gun debate: Legislation, litigation and emotion fuel one of the state’s most polarizing conflicts

CHICAGO — Born 10 days before Columbine, 23-year-old Nabeela Syed’s opinion on guns in this country began forming in the third grade.

Chicago Tribune

4 people killed, 12 others wounded by gunfire in Chicago over weekend

The four fatal shootings occurred in under two hours late Friday into early Saturday.

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‘Lake Song’ audio drama imagines a futuristic Chicago where water is everything, brought to life by cast of 23

CHICAGO — One would think within the land of Make Believe, anything is possible, even during the pandemic — Make Believe being the Make Believe Association, a 5-year-old Chicago-based storytelling company that produces audio dramas, or “plays for your ears.”

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Here’s what Chicago’s new district police councils are supposed to do

For a $500 monthly stipend, council members offer communities a step toward policing reform.

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Candidates for Chicago’s new police district councils split between staunch defenders of police and those who favor defunding

There are many factors driving the 122 candidates’ desire to become part of the grand experiment of civilian oversight at the grassroots level. Two major camps have emerged: Police supporters determined to take the shackles off officers and those who believe CPD has victimized communities of color…

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Paul Sullivan: It’s time for the Cubs and White Sox to make some noise at the winter meetings — especially for their fans

The winter meetings should be a hectic time for Jed Hoyer and Rick Hahn, the two men consigned with the task of making baseball in Chicago relevant again.

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Chicago Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest 2022: Get the winning recipes

Our three winning cookie recipes for the 36th annual Holiday Cookie Contest offer an ideal variety of cookies for spreading cheer this season.

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Meet the winners of the Chicago Tribune’s 2022 Holiday Cookie Contest

CHICAGO — In 1995, Agnes Da Costa won fourth place in the Tribune’s 10th annual Holiday Cookie Contest with the sweetly named Friendship Cookies.

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Semyon Varlamov, Islanders shut out Chicago

ELMONT, N.Y. — The shots were plentiful, just like last game. This time, though, the Islanders created plenty of traffic at the crease.

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Aaron Rodgers beats Bears again, with no hard feelings

Rodgers saluted Bears fans after clinching a 28-19 victory. “You never know when it’s going to be your last time playing at a place,” he said. “As much as the fans don’t really like me, I do have respect for the city of Chicago and their great sports fans.”

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Aaron Rodgers mocks crowd as Green Bay Packers win after being heckled by rival fans

The Chicago Bears fans won't be celebrating early in the near future, as their 13-point lead was wiped out against the Green Bay Packers, and Aaron Rodgers mocked the crowd

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Bears vs. Packers: Everything we know about Chicago’s Week 13 loss

The Bears suffered another loss to the Packers in a game that they could've (and should've) won. We're breaking down the game:

Chicago Tribune

Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game — and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers

CHICAGO — Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears offense had a chance to break a nearly four-year losing streak to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

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Renaming Chicago’s oldest house was a needed tribute to city’s Black history

The new name will prompt those interested in history to discover this African American family actually lived in and retained ownership of the house longer than any of its previous owners.

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Packers struggling defense gives up long TD run to Bears QB Justin Fields

One week after giving up 157 rushing yards to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, the Green Bay Packers are already struggling to keep Justin Fields in check in Chicago on Sunday.

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