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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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Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning

CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rapper Coolio, known for hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ dies at 59

The rapper was in Chicago last month for a set at Riot Fest.

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Chicago area transit systems reach pre-pandemic milestone with combined 1 million weekday riders

“It’s heartening to see ridership consistently increase and break records, and we’re committed to continuing to improve the system,” said Leanne Redden, executive director of the Regional Transportation Authority.

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Paul Sullivan: Chicago White Sox need to shake up their clubhouse culture by dealing 1 or more of their core players this offseason

Operation Shutdown began for the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 21, one day after a crushing loss to the Cleveland Guardians virtually ended their postseason dreams.

Chicago Tribune

Southwest Side represents strong investment for Chicago schools and our city

CPS should recognize that enrollment is growing on the Southwest Side, and right-size its budget to include more funding for our local schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

Victims file lawsuits against alleged parade shooter, his father, gun dealers

CHICAGO — Victims of the Highland Park shooting have filed multiple lawsuits naming the alleged shooter, Robert Crimo III, Smith & Wesson, two firearms dealers and Crimo’s father as the parties who bear responsibility for eruption of gun violence that killed seven and wounded dozens of others during the northern…

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 29-Oct. 5

The World Music Festival, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Music Box of Horrors fest are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Highland Park massacre victims sue, CPD agrees to improve access to lawyers at stations 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

Victims file lawsuits against alleged parade shooter and his father

Chicago Tribune

Former Chicago police officer faces federal kidnap sex assault charges

James Sajdak, 64, pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Wednesday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Cox.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Police Department agrees to improve access to lawyers at stations

Lawsuit alleged CPD denied arrestees phone calls, access to attorneys.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biggest disappointments in Chicago sports history? The 2022 White Sox are in their own category.

No other team has hit its fan base over the head with a mallet on such a regular basis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gimme Him: One player Giants would steal from Bears

The New York Giants could use help inside at guard, so this player makes sense to steal from the Chicago Bears.

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Ramsey Lewis obituary

American jazz pianist whose influence stretched from Britfunk groups in the 1970s to modern performers such as Mariah Carey

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Suit accuses nursing home operator of intentional understaffing

The suit names six Alden facilities in Chicago and the suburbs.

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Bears NFL power rankings round-up going into Week 4

Following a narrow victory against the Texans, the Bears have moved up in the Week 4 power rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fishers are ‘crushing it’ on the Chicago Riverwalk

Updates from the return of the Chicago fishing advisory committee included the international appeal of fishing the Chicago River, an unexpected catfish stocking in the Chicago lagoons and talk of the return of meetings on the Lake Michigan fishery.

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Texas Observer

Racist Busing Rides Again

Moving migrants from Texas to Democratic strongholds is not new. The Reverse Freedom Rides of the 1960s hold lessons for activists of today.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 5 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

A man was fatally shot while driving in the Douglas neighborhood Tuesday night.

Chicago Tribune

Scott Turow’s new book ‘Suspect’ displays the longtime Chicago author in ferocious form

CHICAGO — There is often comfort to be had in the familiar.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ bats mostly silent in close 2-1 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Just like the Phillies don’t have much room for error in their postseason chase, they didn’t have much room for error on Tuesday night. Starter Marcus Stroman, who has pitched well against them in his career, was on the mound for the Cubs. Starter Zack Wheeler and the…

Chicago Tribune

Chicago officials say nearly 1,500 migrants have arrived from Texas as of Tuesday

CHICAGO — Nearly 1,500 migrants have arrived in Chicago from Texas as of Tuesday, city officials said.

Chicago Tribune

Willson Contreras — back with Cubs for what might be his final homestand — says goal in free agency is ‘to be somewhere that I’m wanted’

CHICAGO — Willson Contreras already went through his Wrigley Field goodbyes two months ago when a trade felt imminent.

Chicago Sun-Times

Well-known West Side house staying, but distinctive pink trim is going

The 19th century Victorian house will lose its status as the ‘candy house’ but will remain a testament to another era of Chicago.

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