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Willie Wilson files federal lawsuit to block Chicago Board of Elections from consolidating precincts

Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson argues it will confuse Chicago voters, depress turnout in the Nov. 8 general and Feb. 28 mayoral and aldermanic elections and “disparately impact racial and/or ethnic voting blocs.”

Chicago Sun-Times

2 more R. Kelly accusers take the stand against disgraced singer

CHICAGO — Two more R. Kelly accusers have taken the stand at his Chicago federal trial and testified that the singer had sexual contact with them when they were underage.

Chicago Tribune

MLB Power Rankings: Where the Mets, Dodgers Stand Before Decisive Series

Plus, how the Blue Jays fared upon return from their road trip while the Braves try to keep it close in the NL East entering September.

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Lightfoot appoints 7-member interim police oversight commission

The interim commission will have a lot of power. It will be expected to fill several vacancies on the Police Board and will review the Chicago Police Department’s budget before a City Council vote on the mayor’s 2023 budget.

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R. Kelly accuser says disgraced singer had sexual contact with her dozens of times when she was underage

CHICAGO — A second R. Kelly accuser has taken the stand in his Chicago federal trial and testified the singer had sexual contact with her more than 80 times when she was underage.

Chicago Tribune

Rare Chicago license plate sells for $34,000 at auction

A porcelain plate from St. Louis sold for $8,500 at Donley Auctions auction house in Union.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral challenger Ray Lopez wants to curb mayoral power, cut City Council by half

The most dramatic and controversial of Lopez’s proposals is to reduce the size of the City Council from 50 members to just 25. Alderpersons and mayors have talked about it for decades.

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After a tough summer for air travel, what will the fall bring?

Ellie and Ryan Weseloh feel lucky to have escaped the worst of what the summer brought for air travelers.

Chicago Tribune

Leaders’ exits challenge Chicago police reform effort during crucial stretch

CHICAGO — Earlier this year, the former federal prosecutor evaluating the Chicago Police Department’s court-ordered efforts to reform itself took the department to task in an unusual letter.

Chicago Tribune

Girl, 15, wounded in South Chicago shooting

The teen was a passenger in a car in the 8800 block of South Commercial Avenue when she was shot in the right calf early Monday, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Mental torture for us’: A year after fleeing Afghanistan, refugees in Chicago anguish over unclear future

Since last August, about 2,500 Afghans have resettled in Illinois. Many face huge hurdles in finding jobs, difficulty resolving their immigration status and uncertainty that some fear will have a long-term impact on their health.

Chicago Sun-Times

South Chicago artist tells story of steel mills, drugs, gangs in first major retrospective

Self-taught painter and sculptor Roman Villarreal’s work is on view at Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art until January.

Chicago Sun-Times

With ‘This Is Us’ over, Chrissy Metz focuses on her musical side

TV actor, who performs Tuesday at Chicago’s City Winery, admits she’s ‘probably obnoxious’ with her routine of singing constantly.

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Sky lose another Game 1, fall to Sun 68-63

The Sun scored the final six points, holding off the Sky to win Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals 68-63 on Sunday night at Wintrust Arena. Game 2 is Wednesday in Chicago.

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Chicago White Sox get swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks — their 9th loss in 11 games: ‘It hasn’t gone our way’

CHICAGO — Elvis Andrus and Luis Robert stood at second and first base, respectively, representing the potential tying and winning runs for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Tribune

Adrian Sampson — 1 of 2 Chicago Cubs who can’t travel to Toronto because of vaccine requirements — gets pulled early from 9-7 loss

MILWAUKEE — Adrian Sampson handed off the baseball to Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, visibly unhappy at his removal.

Chicago Sun-Times

After years of neglect and disinvestment, it’s time for Auburn Gresham to rise again

My hope is that 79th and Halsted will rise again — restored to a place where South Side kids can dream big dreams, find the magic of their own neighborhood and gain the confidence to explore the world beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s just wild:’ Street takeovers continue throughout weekend, leading to clashes with cops but only a few arrests

A 19-year-old suburban man is facing felony charges for allegedly driving toward a police sergeant, and another man had his car impounded — but otherwise, the mayhem went on for two straight nights.

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Urban farm cultivates development in East Garfield Park — but it’s no charity: ‘Let’s empower’

Herban Produce in East Garfield Park switched from a nonprofit farm to for-profit in 2018. The team urges residents to visit, not because they’re on the West Side of Chicago, but because they offer “the best produce.”

Tribune News Service

Cyclists, pedestrians and motorists clash over COVID street changes

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities including Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles installed dedicated bus lanes within a matter of months.

Chicago Tribune

Minor-leaguers and their advocates hope Congress will revoke MLB’s antitrust exemption. Here’s how they are pushing for change.

CHICAGO — Rob Manfred’s response to a question last month about minor league salaries before the All-Star Game took off when the Major League Baseball commissioner said “I reject the premise that they’re not paid a living wage.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions until 10 p.m., Chicago time. The moon is in Virgo.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears fans were overjoyed with Justin Fields’ ‘dress rehearsal’ performance against the Browns

Fields was BALLING in Chicago's last exhibition!

Chicago Sun-Times

Julius Ellens steps up to help Glenbard West survive Marist

Julius Ellens scored four touchdowns as No. 7 Glenbard West built a big early lead and hung on for dear life to pull out a 33-31 win over No. 12 Marist in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

How will MLS’ deal with Apple impact the Fire?

MLS matches will all be in the same spot, but the pact forces the Fire to leave WGN.

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