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Dylan Cease is ready for Tuesday’s showdown vs. Justin Verlander. ‘It’s exciting,’ the Chicago White Sox starter says.

CHICAGO — Growing up, Dylan Cease always looked forward to watching a Justin Verlander start.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park City Council calls for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity magazines and body armor

CHICAGO — The Highland Park City Council on Monday unanimously called for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines and body armor, escalating the gun control advocacy some city officials have pursued after the deadly mass shooting at the suburb’s Independence Day parade.

Chicago Tribune

What losing students really means for Chicago schools

Recent “worst case” estimates say Chicago Public Schools could lose 15,000 students next year.

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KC Royals pitcher Garrett receives a 3-game suspension from MLB for throwing drink at fan

Kansas City Royals left-handed reliever Amir Garrett expressed regret multiple times for throwing his drink at a fan who heckled him from the stands in Chicago earlier this month, but Major League Baseball’s central office decided to impose disciplinary action anyway.

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Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial begins in Chicago

CHICAGO — Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago got underway Monday with the judge questioning more than 60 potential jurors about what they know about the indicted R&B star and the charges against him.

Chicago Tribune

Cypress Hill, Cuco bringing new vibe to Ruido Fest

Founded in 2015, the annual alternative Latin rock festival will feature nearly 50 bands performing on three stages.

Chicago Sun-Times

Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch NFL Preseason

The Houston Astros will meet the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of their four-game series on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Chicago woman dies in I-290 crash at 1st Avenue

Her car rolled over and struck the beginning of a concrete median, the state police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge excuses 16 potential jurors in R. Kelly’s federal trial, many who said they would have trouble being impartial

CHICAGO — Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago got underway Monday with the judge questioning 30 potential jurors about what they know about the indicted R&B star and the charges against him.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly’s Chicago trial begins, a ‘horrific’ hit-and-run 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

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK

These Are The Top Cannabis Executives Under 40: Here's Why

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, September 13-14 will celebrate many things as always. This year's attendees have the opportunity to meet a group of young leaders of the industry who got into the emerging market at a young age and now have a lot to

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As jury selection set to begin, judge denies request to remove any who’ve seen ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docu-series from pool

CHICAGO — The judge presiding over R. Kelly’s second federal trial sped through a slew of pretrial decisions Monday before prospective jurors were brought in, ruling in favor of prosecutors on several high-profile requests.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago-based Weigel takes over IHSA football, basketball state finals broadcasts

Weigel Broadcasting announced Monday that it will take over production of the Illinois High School Association’s football and basketball state finals television broadcasts.

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Bears are trying Teven Jenkins at right guard

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins could be on the verge of a position change after taking reps at right guard on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retired Chicago police officer wounded in Lawndale after exchanging gunfire with robber who also may have been hit

The 59-year-old retired officer, hit in the arm and abdomen, was taken in good condition to Mount Sinai Medical Center, according to police.

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‘It should have been celebrated’: the fight to save a thriving Black school

In Let the Little Light Shine, a high-achieving Black school in Chicago’s South Side fights the tide of gentrification

Chicago Tribune

As jury selection set to begin, R. Kelly’s attorney wants any who’ve seen ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docu-series removed from pool

CHICAGO — A number of last-minute issues are already hanging over R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago as jury selection gets underway on Monday, including a request by Kelly’s attorney over the weekend to dismiss potential jurors who have seen the popular Lifetime docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo said he’s open to playing for Chicago one day, and Bulls fans went predictably wild

Moving from Milwaukee to Chicago is a time-honored midwestern tradition.

Benzinga

Ex-Cannabis Regulator Joins Marijuana Software Startup & More Strategic Leadership Changes In Weed Sector

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns on September 13-14 to Chicago, gathering top CEOs, investors and leader

The Independent UK

Six Flags amusement park shooting near Chicago leaves 3 hurt

Authorities say three people were injured in a shooting in a parking lot of an amusement park north of Chicago that sent visitors scrambling for safety

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly federal trial in Chicago opens Monday

Fallen R&B star’s trial in federal court in his hometown to mirror his 2008 state child pornography trial, with some key differences: this time, his alleged victims are set testify against him.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly judge dismisses nearly half of potential jurors on trial’s 1st day, including those who say they can’t be fair

No jurors were seated Monday. But after court, Kelly defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean said the jury pool had already been tainted by mentions of Kelly’s previous conviction in court.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tell Health promises to raise the level of online medical chat

With a system that promises to weed out misinformation, this startup is looking at a global reach from its home in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Most plastic beer tops end up in landfills. Chicago breweries have a new way to fix that.

CHICAGO — You know those hard plastic beer can holders?

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