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Environmental crusader John Froines, who stood trial with the Chicago 7, dies

LOS ANGELES — Long before he became a renowned scientist who fought for environmental justice in Los Angeles and beyond, John Froines was an antiwar activist who became a familiar face as a member of the fabled Chicago 7.

Los Angeles Times

Chicago cop shot, paralyzed after breaking up fight while off duty released from hospital

“My son is very tough and strong. He will get through this,” Patrick Golden, father of Daniel Golden, the wounded officer, said Friday. “Seeing people out here today is so uplifting and incredible.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Brothers released from prison 25 years after they say they were framed by disgraced Chicago detective

“Free at last,” their mother said repeatedly through tears.

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Wheat falls to pre-war low with food shipments surging in Crimea

Chicago wheat futures extended losses back to the lowest since before Russia invaded Ukraine in February, capping its worst week in a decade with surging shipments of agricultural goods in Crimea underscoring how grain is still entering world markets despite the war.

Tribune News Service

‘Relentless’ roller coaster: COVID-19 subvariants put Chicago area at high risk level — again

With transmission considered medium or high in 94 Illinois counties, residents are being urged to mask up when gathering indoors in 92% of the state.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Corgan to play charity show for July 4 parade victims

Rock singer Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins says he'll perform a charity livestream show to benefit the victims of the the Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago that killed seven people and wounded more than 30

The Independent UK

Chicago tourism could return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, industry leaders say

Chicago tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, but it could fully recover by 2024, and possibly before, industry leaders said.

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8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park shooting is in ‘very critical’ condition, family says

CHICAGO — Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park, is in “very critical” condition after undergoing his seventh surgery on Wednesday, a family spokesman said.

Chicago Tribune

Picture Chicago: Must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

Mourners attend funerals for Highland Park parade shooting victims, the WNBA holds its All-Star weekend, supporters pray for an officer shot and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs' game against Mets postponed because of inclement weather at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs will have to wait another day to try to end their seven-game losing streak.

Chicago Tribune

This week in history: Mavis Staples plays the Vic

The Chicago native, born July 10, 1939, found early success as a gospel singer in her family’s band. So what was a gospel singer doing playing the Vic?

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman who lost a tooth when Chicago police officer allegedly hit her with a cellphone calls his resignation ‘cowardly’

Miracle Boyd was among the protesters in July 2020 near the Columbus statue in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago cops explain why they’re making fewer arrests, a priest kicked out over assault accusations returns, family gives update on Cooper Roberts 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

Sweet Home Chicago: Come For The Cannabis Conference, Stay For The Blues Brothers, The History And The Music!

It’s been over four decades since the release of the watershed film that spread Chicago’s soul sounds around the world when "The Blues Brothers" tore up the streets, the churches, the parks, the coffee shops, the hotels, the back alleys and most of the Windy City.

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Mayoral ally picked for CPS board, pushing out member who opposes city’s plan for new Chinatown school

Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Board of Education president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Tribune

Review: John Mulaney shocks the United Center, spinning stories of rehab and not-niceness

CHICAGO — John Mulaney, a bit heavier in the face since last we saw him, a bit more weathered since his personal life imploded publicly, now looking eager to shed his Catholic choirboy air at 39, stepped out of the wings at the United Center on Thursday night with visibly…

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As violent crime in Chicago soared, arrests fell to historic lows

Chicago police have made arrests in fewer and fewer crimes in recent years. The decline mirrors a drop in nearly every category of officers’ activity tracked by the Chicago Police Department.

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New Chicago museum brings your inner child out to play — and enjoy some ice cream, too

The interactive Museum of Ice Cream opens Saturday on Michigan Avenue.

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Around Chicago, grabbing paddles and boats for ‘river therapy’ amid the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has helped spur more people to pick up a paddle and get out on the water. Conservation groups like Openlands hope to build on that.

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Kicked out of Episcopal priesthood over sexual misconduct accusations, now overseeing a church in Berwyn

Rev. Luis Andrade, originally ordained a Roman Catholic priest in Ecuador, recently moved on to be a priest in a small, independent Catholic denomination.

Sports Illustrated

Steelers Star Names Leader for Quarterback Battle Right Now

Pittsburgh will have its first new starting quarterback in the 2022 season since Ben Roethlisberger was a rookie in 2004.

Chicago Sun-Times

Death of Chicago police officer found inside home on Near South Side ruled suicide

The officer was discovered early Friday at his residence in the Central District, Chicago police said.

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Chicago-inspired 'Great Geordie Reef' launched on River Tyne in green 'world first'

The £120,000 project is hoped to be a forerunner for rivers and estuaries across the UK and beyond

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 16-year-old boy among 9 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Thursday

The fatal attack occurred in Brainerd on the South Side.

Newsday

Starling Marte has productive return in Mets' laugher vs. Cubs

CHICAGO — The Mets’ 8-0 win over the Cubs on Thursday night ended almost as soon as it started, with the visitors jumping out to a one-run lead within minutes and building a four-run advantage within an inning and a half in the series opener at Wrigley Field. The game…

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