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Hero teacher on first ever Amtrak trip helps rescue passengers in Missouri derailment: ‘It was chaos’

‘Once it went over, it was one of those, you think, I can’t believe this is actually happening ... People were bleeding. People were banged up’

The Independent UK

Chicago Public Schools begins its summer meals programs

The CPS programs have locations throughout the city for kids to get free breakfast and lunch.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 killed and 50 injured when Amtrak train from Los Angeles to Chicago derails in Missouri

LOS ANGELES — Three people were killed and at least 50 others injured when an Amtrak train headed from Los Angeles to Chicago crashed into a dump truck Monday afternoon in Missouri, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

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Three killed, dozens injured in Amtrak train derailment in Missouri

A passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck and derailed Monday in a remote, rural area of Missouri, killing three people and injuring dozens more, officials said.

France 24

US: At least 3 dead after train hits truck, derails in Missouri

Amtrak says approximately 243 passengers, 12 crew were in train when it derailed en route to Chicago from Los Angeles.

Al Jazeera

3 dead, as many as 50 injured in Amtrak train crash in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several cars of an Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed Monday afternoon after it struck a dump truck at a crossing in northern Missouri, Amtrak announced.

Tribune News Service

Abortion ruling figures in new pitch for Chicago jobs

A letter from World Business Chicago, signed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other civic leaders, urges Fortune 500 companies to invest here because local laws respect worker diversity and impose fewer limits on abortions.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Amtrak train collides with dump truck, derails in Missouri

An air ambulance service official says at least eight helicopters are taking patients from the site of a passenger train that derailed in Missouri while traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago

The Independent UK

Police getting different versions of what happened when 5-month-old girl was shot and killed in South Shore, top cop says

Cecilia Thomas was shot in the head in the 7700 block of South Shore Drive Friday evening.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 dead, dozens hurt after Amtrak train bound for Chicago hits truck and derails in Missouri

Two train passengers and one person in the truck were killed, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly fan charged with threatening federal prosecutors in New York

CHICAGO — An avid R. Kelly fan has been arrested in the Chicago area on federal charges alleging he threatened to “storm” the U.S. attorney’s office in New York.

Chicago Tribune

Cook County at high risk for COVID-19 but expected to improve this week

“I know everyone wants COVID to be over,” said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady. “Unfortunately, we continue to see the COVID virus itself mutate quickly, with new, more contagious subvariants emerging every few weeks.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Amtrak derailment – live: At least three dead and 50 hurt after train derails in Missouri with 275 on board

The train was on its way to Chicago from Los Angeles when the accident occurred

The Independent UK

WATCH: Best highlights from Justin Fields’ rookie season

Check out all the best highlights from Justin Fields' rookie season with the Chicago Bears

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Artūras Karnišovas ‘confident’ in Chicago Bulls’ chances of re-signing Zach LaVine: ‘We hope that Zach is here for a long time’

There’s only been one question in Chicago about this summer’s NBA free agency — will Zach LaVine be on the Bulls next season?

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 27, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fox News analyst mourns younger brother’s murder on South Side. ‘Living in Chicago should not come with a death sentence.’

“My family is shattered right now,” Gianno Caldwell told Fox 32 Chicago. “The fact that this continues to happen in this city — one in which I grew up and which I love — is utterly disappointing and disgusting.”

Chicago Tribune

Even before the primary votes are in, a pitched battle is brewing over cultural issues between the GOP and Democrats

CHICAGO — In the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary election, the disparity in campaigning between Republicans running for governor and the Democratic incumbent they hope to replace foreshadows a fall general election campaign in which culture wars will likely take center stage.

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Benzinga

Why One Multi-State Cannabis Operator Is Betting On Wholesale, Not Retail, Despite Declining Flower Prices

TILT Holdings Inc. (OTC: TLLTF) helps cannabis businesses build brands, through a portfolio of companies providing technology, hardware, cultivation, and production services across 36 states in the U.S., Canada, Israel, Mexico, South America and the European Union.

Chicago Tribune

‘Keep on loving you!’ Our true appreciation of the power ballad, an art form invented in Illinois

CHICAGO — Dear Illinois, I can’t fight this feeling anymore. It’s time to bring this ship into the shore, and throw away the oars. We sailed on together. We drifted apart. But I know, if the world turned upside down, I know you’d always be around. Your hands build me…

Chicago Sun-Times

Work from anywhere? CEOs like the option too

Ken Griffin’s exit from Chicago had to do with crime, but many more factors are at play in the spate of corporate decisions about where to set up shop.

WEKU

Some of the country's richest people try to influence the Illinois race for governor

Democrat and billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker is not only funding his own campaign but also running ads for GOP frontrunner Darren Bailey. Billionaire Ken Griffin is funding Republican Richard Irvin.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 shot, 3 others stabbed within hours in Lake View East, police sergeant injured while making an arrest

The incidents happened in an area where Chicago police had stepped up patrols following the Pride Parade.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police sergeant hospitalized after being punched while making arrest in Lake View East

The sergeant was attempting to arrest a male in the 3300 block of North Clark Street about 8:35 p.m. when he was punched in the head by a 21-year-old woman.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lynx star Sylvia Fowles makes last appearance in Chicago in loss to Sky

Fowles was drafted No. 2 overall by the Sky in 2008 and played for them for seven seasons before being dealt to the Lynx in 2015.

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