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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

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 Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Tribune

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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.

Benzinga

‘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 Tribune

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs rally to win a series against the St. Louis Cardinals — then the subject turns to trade speculation

ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs rallied from a five-run deficit Sunday to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in 10 innings, taking the series and ending a 17-games-in-17-day stretch with a 5-12 record.

Chicago Tribune

Pride revelers celebrate love amid threats to LGBTQ rights

Thousands packed the streets of Houston, New York, Chicago and other cities around the country this weekend to bask in pride and show their support for the LGBTQ community, determined to protect hard-won rights amid concern they’re suddenly under threat.

Tribune News Service

‘Great to be back’: Chicago Pride Parade returns after two years amid worries about LGBTQ+ rights

Attendees were thrilled for the annual Pride Parade’s return, but many also expressed worry and anger over the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pride revelers celebrate love as threats to LGBTQ rights hover

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Dylan Cease brings an end to Orioles’ win streak in 4-3 White Sox victory to close series

CHICAGO — The Orioles battled until the last out but were unable to extend their winning streak Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Pride Parade steps off for the first time since 2019 amid concerns over future of LGBTQ+ rights

CHICAGO — With rainbow flags adorning the streets around Montrose Avenue and Broadway Street and rainbow-clad people staking claims to sidewalk spots near colorful floats, it became official: The annual Chicago Pride Parade was back.

Chicago Sun-Times

Firefighters battle extra-alarm blaze on Northwest Side

The fire was upgraded to a three-alarm, level one hazmat fire, Chicago fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 1 wounded after gunmen open fire on CTA bus in West Garfield Park

Two armed males entered the bus in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road, walked to the back and began shooting at two people on board, Chicago police said.

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Advocates call on CPS to use schools as cooling centers amid scorching Chicago heat

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Beloved family-owned Bridgeport Restaurant to close after a decade of feeding Chicago’s South Side

The owners were bombarded with calls once news of the Bridgeport institution’s closure spread. “We know we are always busy, but the way they think about the food, and about everything is amazing,” co-owner Josie Rodriguez said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago gig workers who rely on cars make changes as gas prices stay high

Ride-hailing drivers and food delivery workers in Chicago are adjusting their driving habits to make up for the rising cost of fuel.

Chicago Sun-Times

5-month-old girl among 6 killed by gunfire in Chicago over weekend, 27 other people wounded

Cecilia Thomas was inside a car when another car approached and someone inside the second car opened fire, striking her in the head, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

The Independent UK

Temp worker charged with murder after shooting at Illinois auto parts facility kills one, injures two

Charles C. McKnight Jr, of Chicago, allegedly shot three workers at a facility he’d been sent to by a temp agency

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: A red-letter day in Cubs history — Anthony Rizzo’s call-up — reminds us of promises not kept

CHICAGO — Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the call-up of Anthony Rizzo, one of the most important days of the Chicago Cubs rebuild.

Chicago Tribune

Suspect charged after 1 dead, 2 wounded at WeatherTech facility, police say

CHICAGO — A 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly fatally shot one man and wounded two others, one critically, early Saturday at a WeatherTech distribution center in Bolingbrook, police said.

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