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Lightfoot vows to expand paid parental leave for city workers, conduct ‘pay equity’ audit

Chicago’s version of the “she-cession” was evident in the disproportionate job losses: there were 10,957 fewer men in the 2020 workforce compared to the year before the pandemic — but there were 36,092 fewer women.

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Report: Bulls to have interest in Mo Bamba, Isaiah Hartenstein

Chicago is looking to bolster their front court with a rim protector.

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Safer bike lanes, with concrete curbs, coming to Chicago streets

A timeline to convert existing bike lanes this year was announced Wednesday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who also promised that by the end of 2023, concrete curbs will be in place at all existing lanes now protected by plastic bollards.

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Bailey pledges to bring ‘common sense solutions to the table’ — but not copies of his income tax returns

The tradition of Illinois gubernatorial nominees releasing their tax returns dates back to 1976, at least. But Bailey told the Sun-Times, “Right now, I see absolutely no reason in doing that.”

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Several Reasons Why Not To Miss Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference In Chicago This Coming September

The first reason of all is that the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is being held in Chicago on Sept 13-14, which means several things including the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Google may be Googling the Thompson Center

The search engine company says it is growing in Chicago, but it won’t speak directly to a report of its interest in the former state government hub in the Loop.

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Afternoon Edition: June 29, 2022

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

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‘I literally wished that I would die’: R. Kelly victims begin addressing singer at sentencing hearing

NEW YORK — Seven women, some soft-voiced and sobbing, others with blazing anger, stood in a New York courtroom Wednesday to speak about a seemingly endless pattern of trauma and abuse at the hands of R. Kelly.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in federal court in New York after judge says he left ‘a trail of broken lives’

NEW YORK — Chicago-born R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, punctuating a remarkable fall from grace after decades of sexual misconduct allegations.

Chicago Tribune

1stdibs Divests Design Manager To Performant Capital

1stdibs.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIBS) has sold Design Manager to the Chicago-based private equity firm Performant Capital for an undisclosed sum. Design Manager is a project management and accounting software company for the interior design industry. Design Manager offers software workflow solutions, and clients use the platform to manage design projects totaling $2 billion in billings…

Benzinga

Bulls poised to make Zach LaVine a max player ... history be damned

With the NBA’s free agency period set to begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, the Bulls have been very public about their desire to keep LaVine in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Clutching at hope on perch fishing with recent jumbo success on Chicago lakefront, plus Stray Cast

Recent success for jumbos since the perch season reopened lends some immediate hope, long-term look is not as exciting; plus the Stray Cast.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brighton to twin with Santa Monica – but which is cooler?

The Californian resort is the western end of Route 66 from Chicago via St Louis, while the Sussex city marks the southern terminus of the A23 from London via Crawley

The Independent UK

Review: 'Last Summer on State Street,' by Toya Wolfe

FICTION: A poignant look at growing up in Chicago public housing by a debut novelist who lived in one of the city's most notorious developments.

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The top House security official has his sights on a safer Capitol. It’s a big task

WASHINGTON — Suspects did not want to be caught in the crosshairs of William J. Walker.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 6 others wounded in shootings across Chicago Tuesday

The fatal shooting occurred in McKinley Park on the Southwest Side.

The Independent UK

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

Chicago Tribune

Delia Ramirez tops Gilbert Villegas for Congress; Jesse Jackson’s son on way to clinching nomination; Rep. Danny Davis in tight fight to keep his seat

Jonathan Jackson, son of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, opened a lead in a packed Democratic primary fight Tuesday night to grab the nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.

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Giannoulias scores political comeback with Democratic nomination for secretary of state

A heated primary that forced Illinois’ top Democrats to pick sides ended with Giannoulias winning handily — his first since mostly bowing out of the public eye after a failed U.S. Senate bid in 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Rep. Delia Ramirez defeats Ald. Gil Villegas in newly drawn Illinois 3rd District

A jubilant crowd greeted Ramirez, 39, chanting her name as she entered her election party Tuesday. Supporters had created a salsa song they blasted outside a polling place Tuesday: “Delia, she’s ready,” goes the song, “ready to interrupt the corruption.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Only 1 in 5 Chicago voters cast ballots in primary, an 8-year low

About 20% of registered Chicago voters had turned out by Tuesday evening, an unofficial total that would mark the lowest rate for the city since 2014.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lake County judge, former sheriff lead in race to succeed Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on state Supreme Court.

The race in the fall could overturn Democrats’ dominance of the state’s highest court.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kaegi leading Steele in early returns after tough fight for Cook County assessor

Cook County Assessor Frederick “Fritz” Kaegi was trying to fend off challenger Kari Steele. And in the Board of Review’s 1st District, first-term incumbent Tammy Wendt faced Chicago Ald. George Cardenas.

Benzinga

Meet Alvaro Torres, CEO Of Lat Am & UK's Top Medical Marijuana Brand At Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference In September

After a prosperous Miami event this past April, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference will take place in Chicago on September 13-14. As always, the meeting will host leading executives and investors who will talk about the industry’s present and future.

The Independent UK

NTSB investigators look into fatal Missouri Amtrak accident

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are in Missouri trying to determine how an Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people slammed into a dump truck, killing two train passengers and the truck driver

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