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2 neighborhood news sources, the Hyde Park Herald and the South Side Weekly, team up

The merger under nonprofit ownership marks the retirement of the Herald’s longtime owner, Bruce Sagan, a leading figure in Chicago publishing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Editorial: We can’t leave police to fight their stress battles alone

As the third Chicago Police Department officer to commit suicide in less than a month was laid to rest this past weekend, arguments and anger over the city’s overtaxed police force took on a new sense of urgency.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: A domed Soldier Field? Not if taxpayers have to pay.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s bid to keep the Bears in Chicago by topping Soldier Field with a dome has the feel of desperation. It’s like the old hook-and-ladder play. Your team is 90 yards away from a touchdown with just a few seconds on the clock, and tries to lateral the…

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Guitar virtuoso Adam Miller is going back to the USA

IT'S been two and a half years since the pandemic forced Newcastle jazz guitar master Adam Miller to pack up his six-strings, pedals and amps along with plans to return to the US full-time. Finally next week Miller will touch down on American soil to play his first shows there…

Newcastle Herald

Thompson Center, luckily, shows up in Google’s search for office space

The sale bodes well for the Thompson Center, but also for a downtown that’s still staggering from the pandemic and needs all the help, energy — and new office workers — it can get.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago July 28-Aug. 3

Lollapalooza, ‘Fun Home’ and the Newberry Book Fair are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man found shot to death near alley in Roseland

The man was discovered near an alley in the 11200 block of South Eggleston, Chicago police said.

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Google will be new occupant of Chicago's iconic, controversial James R. Thompson Center

CHICAGO — Google has agreed to buy the soon-to-be-renovated James R. Thompson Center in heart of the Loop, a victory for Chicago’s central business district and for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as he seeks reelection and fends off criticism over recent high-profile corporate departures.

Chicago Tribune

Suspect in Chicago July 4 shooting indicted on 117 felonies

Robert E Crimo III indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 of attempted murder and 48 of aggravated battery.

Al Jazeera

Indiana man admits straw-purchasing gun used in slaying of Chicago police Officer Ella French

CHICAGO — An Indiana man pleaded guilty Wednesday to straw-purchasing the handgun later used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French during a traffic stop last year.

Chicago Tribune

Robert Quinn says he’s on board with the Chicago Bears despite speculation: ‘I’ve been traded twice. You get tired of moving.’

Robert Quinn’s absence from Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp six weeks ago fueled speculation that the veteran defensive end wanted to be traded as the team undergoes a renovation.

Chicago Tribune

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith winds up on the PUP list as his contract saga lingers

CHICAGO — A little before 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Bears officially placed linebacker Roquan Smith on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a somewhat peculiar roster move that came a day after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged Smith’s contract dismay and the possibility it…

Chicago Tribune

Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder

A grand jury has indicted the man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, on 117 felony counts

The Independent UK

Google’s Thompson Center deal, Highland Park suspect indicted on another 110 counts 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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Over 300 monkeypox cases reported in Chicago

The city received an additional 15,000 doses of the vaccine over the weekend, health officials said, but demand continues to outpace the supply.

Chicago Sun-Times

A ‘very scary moment’ — City Council member recalls her abortion at 19

“It was really hard for me as a very young person to figure out where to go ... or what was the guidance that I needed,” Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez said Wednesday, as she and others touted a proposed ordinance to strengthen abortion protections and and support in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man found fatally shot in Grand Crossing

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive with several gunshot wounds, Chicago police said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears DE Robert Quinn doesn’t want to be traded

Bears DE Robert Quinn on if he wants to be in Chicago: "Yeah, I never expected to go anywhere."

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Subway restaurant employee shot during attempted robbery in Belmont Cragin

The worker was at the counter when someone opened fire after he refused to open the register, Chicago police said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

N’Keal Harry hopes to redefine his failing career in Chicago

Can a fresh start get the former first-rounder on track in Chicago?

Chicago Tribune

Claes Oldenburg, who made art of massive size and style, spent his formative years in Chicago

CHICAGO — Not everyone liked the things that artist Claes Oldenburg made, which were gigantic sculptures of such commonplace items as a hamburger, a lipstick case, clothespin, ice cream cone, pretzel, ironing board, teddy bear, aspirin, and a very, very big bat in Chicago.

Benzinga

17 Cannabis Business Reporters You Need To Follow If You Want To Really Stay On Top Of The News

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference has something fresh planned for its forthcoming conference in Chicago, which takes place on September 13–14.

Chicago Sun-Times

New interactive Harry Potter attraction to debut in Chicago

Starting Nov. 11, ‘Magic at Play’ will offer hands-on wizarding experiences at Water Tower Place.

Chicago Sun-Times

Google taking over Thompson Center from the state

The search engine giant, with 2,000 employees in Chicago, will occupy the entire building.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Cannabis Stocks And Markets? Follow These Top Finance Reporters To Stay Ahead Of Trends

Who are the most experienced and engaged cannabis finance reports? Let's find out. After the overwhelming success of Benzinga's 4/20 Miami event, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is returning to Chicago on September 13-14.

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