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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

The latest in the Washington Federal saga, rising natural gas prices 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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Black church leaders coordinate sermons around mental health

Pastors at around 80 Black churches in Chicago will participate Sunday, in anticipation of World Mental Health Day.

Chicago Sun-Times

Funeral details for Sergio Mims, movie critic and founder of Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival

Visitation is planned from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Doty Nash Funeral Home, 8620 S. Stony Island Ave., with a wake there at 2 p.m. Saturday followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Chicagoans swear an average of 17 times a day, survey finds

Fudge, fork and mother trucker are common alternatives, the survey found.

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Second City will open a new theater in Brooklyn

CHICAGO — Second City, the Chicago-based comedy theater whose name is a rejoinder to East Coast snobbery in the arts and entertainment business, is heading to New York City.

Chicago Tribune

Will R. Kelly still stand trial Cook County cases after second federal conviction? Few clues in 4-minute hearing

CHICAGO — Twice-convicted R&B singer R. Kelly’s first hearing in Cook County court after his Chicago federal trial left observers with little clarity about how the lingering county cases would proceed.

Chicago Tribune

Second City plans expansion to New York

A new space in Brooklyn will supplement the existing theaters in Chicago and Toronto.

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Chicago Marathon survival guide: Everything you need to know about Sunday’s race

Here’s how you can watch in person or from your couch, track a runner, plus tips on how to successfully maneuver around the city during the marathon Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man found shot to death in West Englewood

The circumstances of the shooting were unknown, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democrat-led Texas city steps up migrant busing to New York, outpacing Republican effort

The Democrat-led border city of El Paso, Texas, has sent more migrants on buses to New York City and Chicago than a campaign by Texas' Republican governor, a twist in an ongoing partisan battle over U.S. border security.

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Shakeia Taylor: Barry Bonds is the real home run record holder — and nothing can change that until someone breaks it

CHICAGO — In 2001, 37-year-old Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs, beating Mark McGwire’s single-season record of 70 set three years earlier. You probably remember it happened, whether you watched it or not.

Chicago Tribune

The Sun-Times’ new chapter: Our digital content is now free for everyone

We’re dropping our paywall and making it free to read the news — but we’re still counting on your support.

Chicago Sun-Times

Horoscope for Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022

After 8 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

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Chicago police shoot man inside West Side police station after he shouts ‘anti-police sentiments,’ points gun at officers, top cop says

CHICAGO — Police shot and wounded a man inside a police station after he walked inside shouting “anti-police sentiments” and pointed a gun wrapped in a plastic bag at officers, police Superintendent David Brown said Wednesday afternoon.

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Paul Sullivan: White Sox end 2022 season in fitting fashion with 10-1 loss, saving their worst for last

CHICAGO — Whenever the Chicago White Sox players left their clubhouse this season to enter the dugout at Guaranteed Rate Field, they were greeted by a sign on the door.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Owner as Chairman of Board

The move comes on the heels of a stunning report that uncovered details of alleged sexual misconduct involving former coach Rory Dames.

Chicago Tribune

Jerry Vainisi, general manager of Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team, dies at 80

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Bears executive Jerry Vainisi, the general manager when the team won Super Bowl XX in January 1986, died Tuesday at age 80.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man accused of damaging Chicago abortion clinics charged in federal court

Michael Barron had been tied to 19 attacks on three clinics between January 2021 and June 2021, records show. Fourteen of those attacks involved the firing of ball bearings from a slingshot. The other five involved glue placed in the locks of a clinic’s doors.

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Arraez wins AL batting title as Twins hammer White Sox in season finale

CHICAGO — Luis Arraez clinched the American League batting title on the season's final day.

Chicago Sun-Times

Some Chicago police misconduct complaints will now be handled by independent mediators

A six-month pilot program aims to speed up misconduct investigations and rebuild public trust in police, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

In plea deal, Chicago police training officer gets probation in 2020 off-duty shooting of unarmed driver

Victim’s attorney says he wanted tougher sentence, but Officer Kevin Bunge, who suffers from PTSD, pleads guilty to felony requiring no jail time.

Chicago Tribune

Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees in Chicago and suburbs to Arkansas headquarters

Meat processor Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees based in its Chicago office and Downers Grove, Illinois, innovation center to its Springdale, Arkansas, world headquarters, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Oct. 6-12

The Joffrey Ballet’s presents “Beyond Borders,” Lyric Opera’s Midwest premiere of the song cycle “The Brightness of Light,” and Brookfield Zoo’s “Boo! At the Zoo” are just some of the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago police shoot man inside West Side police station, officials say

CHICAGO — Chicago police allegedly shot a man inside the Ogden District police station on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly has been convicted twice in federal court. Will Cook County also prosecute him?

R&B star still faces charges for sexual abuse of four victims, including three minors, in Cook County.

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