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Unfounded election fraud accusations pour in to Illinois officials

As they’ve done across the nation, conspiracy theorists have inundated Illinois election officials with form letters demanding voter records and threatening lawsuits.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flashback Friday: Giants destroy Bears in 1956 NFL Championship Game

The New York Giants completely dismantled the Chicago Bears in the 1956 NFL Championship Game, winning 47-7.

USA Today Sports Media Group

In Ukrainian Village, Sean Archer’s ‘Flower Power’ mural fueled by ‘a desire to fight despair’

He painted it in August amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, portraying a woman in Ukrainian folk dress as a ‘a symbol of strength and the power of creation.’

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600th marathon was ‘massive’, says runner ahead of 38th in London

Gina Little ran her 600th marathon in Berlin on Sunday but is now readying herself for her 38th London Marathon and Chicago the following weekend.

The Independent UK

Record review: Bailey proud to be lawmaker who tells truth about Illinois’ decline — not one who makes lots of laws

Few of his initiatives wind up in state law books, but they have all helped Bailey quickly make a name for himself as a firebrand devoted to conservative ideology. That includes pride in how few of his bills pass. “We do not need more government — more government like J.B.…

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Jason Heyward reflects on his Cubs career and Game 7 speech that lives on in history: ‘We still got a ring’

CHICAGO — Jason Heyward’s career with the Chicago Cubs is coming to a close, ending with one year and $22 million remaining on his eight-year, $184 million contract.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago is sharing responsibility for asylum-seekers, and that should come with more federal resources

Sanctuary cities like Chicago need resources to manage what is looking to become a regular influx of bused-in migrants.

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‘How do we handle failure?’: Jason Heyward addresses split with Cubs, possible reunion

Heyward addressed the media for the first time since Jed Hoyer revealed the team planned to release Heyward before the final year of his $184 million contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot

CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies and Nationals move up doubleheader to Friday as storm moves up East Coast

CHICAGO — The Phillies-Nationals doubleheader scheduled for Saturday has been moved up to Friday with rain expected to hit Washington as a byproduct of Hurricane Ian’s path up the East Coast.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chicago cop facing dismissal for having sex with a woman hours after he responded to a burglary at her home

The woman claimed she was sexually assaulted, but Officer Daniel Otero insisted the encounter was consensual. Oversight officials ruled there’s not enough evidence to prove the allegations, but they are still seeking his firing.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 causes for concern as Bears face the Giants in Week 4

As the Bears prepare for their Week 4 game against the Giants, here are some reasons to worry.

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Bulls voice optimism following Lonzo Ball’s latest surgery — but point guard’s road to recovery is still lengthy

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls are optimistic after Lonzo Ball’s latest knee procedure, but expectations are still tempered as the point guard continues a nine-month rehabilitation.

Chicago Tribune

Bringing big-city downtowns back to life, with affordable housing

In San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Washington and elsewhere city officials are trying to figure out what to do with the commercial real estate ghost towns left behind by COVID-19.

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Pilsen activist’s fight to close scrap-medal shredder, CTU’s mayoral endorsement 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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DeRozan Thought He Was Joining Lakers Until Westbrook Trade

Prior to joining Chicago, the five-time All-Star thought the idea of playing in Los Angeles was a “done deal.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Refusing to wait for Garcia to decide, Chicago Teachers Union, United Working Families endorse Brandon Johnson for mayor

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia sent an email asking United Working Families to defer a mayoral endorsement, but the group refused because Garcia was unwilling to give them a timeline for when — or if — he will announce a mayoral run.

Chicago Sun-Times

State agency needs to act so more underserved residents can get dental care

For months, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has failed to finalize the regulatory rules required by the law that was passed last summer to enable more dentists to treat patients at free dental clinics.

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Throwback Thursday: Giants fall to Bears in overtime in 1977

With snow and sleet falling from the sky, the New York Giants fell to the Chicago Bears in overtime in the 1977 regular season finale.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 8 wounded in shootings in Chicago Wednesday

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue.

Football London

The inside story on Gabriel Slonina's Chicago Fire journey and why he can succeed at Chelsea

Gabriel Slonina completed a Chelsea transfer in the summer before immediately returning to Chicago Fire on loan

Chicago Sun-Times

‘She was a wonderful mother.’ Woman killed in car crash with carjack suspects

Four people in a stolen Honda struck a Toyota driven by a 55-year-old woman on her way to work in South Lawndale early Thursday, police say.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Pilsen, community effort builds to close Chicago’s last big scrap-metal shredder

Mary Gonzales, 81, is leading the push to close the pollution-emitting operation owned by Sims Metal Management.

Chicago Tribune

After 2 years of loss on and off the field, Eddie Jackson is playing with a rejuvenated spirit for the Chicago Bears — and the same bold confidence

In the backyard of a newly built townhouse in East Garfield Park on Sept. 13, a group of junior high and high school kids from Marillac St. Vincent Family Services peppered Eddie Jackson with questions.

The Orange County Register

The Linda Lindas are ready to rock the Hollywood Bowl. Even though it’s a school night

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Linda Lindas had just gotten back from a quick weekend trip to Chicago to play Riot Fest, racing home to Los Angeles after opening the main stage Sunday because they had someplace to be Monday morning.

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