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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

R. Kelly trial nears conclusion, how Sunday’s rain pushed city’s sewers to limit 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heavy rains, overwhelmed sewers, flooded basements are another Chicago tradition: ‘Not again’

Chicago Office of Emergency Management reports that as of Monday morning there were 1,485 service requests related to Sunday’s flooding. Seven viaducts were reported flooded, with 1,177 reports of water in basements.

Chicago Sun-Times

7 Takeaways from the Bears’ comeback victory over the 49ers

From Justin Fields outdueling Trey Lance to the impactful play of the Bears rookies, here are our takeaways from Sunday's win.

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Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 1 win

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Sunday's game and how we graded the Bears in their upset win over the 49ers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Morning After…the Bears’ impressive upset win vs. 49ers in Week 1

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Sunday's upset win over the 49ers.

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Boy, 14, and 18-year-old shot on sidewalk in Englewood

Both were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were listed in good condition, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The hidden side of R. Kelly has come to light:’ Case will soon be in jurors’ hands

After four weeks of testimony, jurors will soon decide the fate of the Chicago-born R&B star and his two co-defendants.

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A remote reading? With demand up in Chicago, psychics say they’re adapting to client’s needs

“My goal is to help people feel better so that they have the tools to continue to live their lives and not need me,” says Lake View-based psychic and medium Pandora Pappas.

Chicago Sun-Times

6 killed in Chicago weekend gun violence, 7 teens among 28 others wounded

Four of the seven teenagers were wounded over less than six hours in shootings on the South Side, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boy, 13, shot trying to steal a car in Chicago, police say

CHICAGO — A boy was shot in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to steal a car, police said.

Chicago Tribune

Boy, 17, critically wounded in Gresham shooting — fourth minor struck by gunfire in less than 6 hours on South Side

The boy was in the 8400 block of South Parnell Avenue Sunday night when he was shot in the abdomen and leg, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago hit with most severe flooding in over 2 years: ‘It was just pouring down’

The North Side was slammed particularly hard, with some portions recording up to 5 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago is making real progress on policing reform

In the Independent Monitoring Report 4, Chicago achieved a noteworthy milestone: At the two-year mark, it had achieved more than any other American city under a consent decree. Missing deadlines should not be conflated with noncompliance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Chicago cop dies in apparent suicide 10 days after retiring, officials say

The officer was found Saturday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the head inside a home in the Jefferson Park District, police said.

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Bears Flagged, Taken Out of Field Goal Range for Illegal Use of Towel

This is not how Chicago wanted to start the season.

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49ers inactives: George Kittle officially out

The 49ers have officially ruled out TE George Kittle vs. Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Eileen Rice heads an all Chicago-area class for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Eileen Rice, who has taught much-loved classes that incorporate fishing for 30 years, heads an all Chicago-area class for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

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Everything we know heading into Bears’ Week 1 game vs. 49ers

Here's a rundown of what we know heading into the Bears-49ers season opener.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago’s defensive rookies ready for NFL debuts

Bears DC Alan Williams is confident in rookies Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker and Dominique Robinson as they make their NFL debuts Sunday.

The Hindu

PM Modi pays tributes to Vinoba Bhave, recalls Swami Vivekananda's Chicago speech

The Prime Minister also recalled the "special connection" September 11 has with Swami Vivekananda, noting that the renowned spiritual figure had delivered his famous speech in Chicago on this day in 1893

The Independent UK

Bernard Shaw: Unflappable journalist and CNN’s first chief news anchor

A stalwart on the 24-hour news network, the former US marine helped elevate CNN to global prominence with his riveting coverage from Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War

Chicago Sun-Times

Tony La Russa cleared to attend Dave Stewart event Sunday in Oakland

La Russa has not received clearance to manage the team but will travel with the White Sox to Chicago on Sunday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marsha Hunt, 1940s star and Hollywood blacklist victim, dies at 104

A Chicago native, she arrived in Hollywood in 1935 and over the next 15 years appeared in dozens of films, from the Preston Sturges comedy “Easy Living” to the adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” that starred Olivier and Greer Garson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Photobombing does, WCW’s poetic fall take, national parks, beginning angler advice

Does photobombing a sandhill crane photo, William Carlos Williams’ poetic take on fall, a presentation on visiting all the national parks and hints for a beginning angler are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

The Independent UK

Donating late son's medical equipment brings mother solace

After Itza Pantoja’s severely disabled son died at the age of 16, she made it her mission to make sure that the wheelchairs, beds and other equipment and supplies that had helped him got to other people who needed them

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