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Rare Jordan Memorabilia Stolen in Chicago Store Burglary

The stolen 1986 Jordan rookie card was worth $25,000 according to the store’s owner.

Sports Illustrated

A young Chicago progressive is challenging an established liberal for Congress in a race that reflects Democratic Party divisions

CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday afternoon, 31-year old Kina Collins strode up the front steps of tidy bungalows in the Galewood neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side to introduce herself to voters in the hopes they will make her their next representative in Congress.

Chicago Tribune

Rapper Rich Robbins explores his relationship with his father and Black fatherhood in ‘Soft and Tender’

CHICAGO — “I feel like I have a responsibility to be very intentional with everything that I put out,” said rapper and spoken word artist Rich Robbins. “Just out of respect for myself and my family and the audience that listens to it.”

Chicago Tribune

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The women who provided abortions before Roe give a 'grim' glimpse of life after it

In the late 1960s, when abortion was still illegal in most of the country, a group of politically engaged young women in Chicago took matters into their own hands and formed an underground network to help people obtain safe and affordable abortions.

Los Angeles Times

Tony Gonsolin helps Dodgers snap losing streak

CHICAGO — Tony Gonsolin’s breakout season rolls on.

The Orange County Register

Richard M. Daley, Chicago's longest-serving mayor, hospitalized but said to be in good spirits

CHICAGO — Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after “feeling lethargic” Wednesday afternoon, his longtime spokeswoman said.

Chicago Tribune

Partisan balance of Illinois Supreme Court in play in races for seats once held by Kilbride and Thomas

Four Republicans and three Democrats are vying for the seat previously held for two decades by retired Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas in the 2nd District, which was redrawn to cover a large part of northeastern Illinois, including DeKalb, Kendall, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.

Chicago Sun-Times

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A spy ring-like sisterhood for abortions

With Roe v. Wade's end all but certain, this new documentary reminds us that women will always seek out abortion

Salon

Bears chalk up penalty for too much contact in OTAs to younger players eager to prove themselves

CHICAGO — With one day remaining in the Chicago Bears’ voluntary offseason program, there’s little question new coach Matt Eberflus has gotten his “HITS” principle across to players.

Chicago Tribune

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago June 9-15

Andersonville Midsommarfest, Taste of Chicago kick-off and Chicago Blues Festival are among the highlights of things to do in Chicago in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Deputy mayor for public safety leaving Lightfoot administration after one year

John O’Malley, leaving after just a year on the job, is expected to be replaced by Elena Goettrich, deputy director of prosecutorial strategies for the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Fire Tony La Russa? Not happening, so White Sox fans need to learn to deal with it.

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa had a long talk during batting practice Tuesday with the man who controls his fate.

Chicago Tribune

Asset sale could yield $1 billion gain for Chicago Skyway investors

2 firms that control the toll road on a 99-year lease reportedly are looking to sell their interests.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 8, 2022

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

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19 seeking to replace departing City Council member Scott include his sister, chief of staff

The resignation of Ald. Michael Scott Jr. took effect last week. Scott told the Sun-Times he would be equally happy if the mayor chose either his sister, Monique Scott, or his chief-of-staff, Charles Rice, to fill his 24th Ward seat.

Chicago Tribune

‘The Janes’ review: How an underground group of Chicago activists responded to the illegality of abortion

Then and now, Chicago was “a town where people did stuff.” It got things done, stirred up trouble, made no little plans. That, says one of the underground abortion providers interviewed in the distressingly pertinent new documentary “The Janes,” premiering Wednesday, was the “beauty” of the place.

Chicago Tribune

Lollapalooza adds BTS member j-hope, Tomorrow X Together to the lineup

CHICAGO — Lollapalooza has a couple adds to the upcoming festivities, including a new Sunday headliner: j-hope, member of the South Korean boy band BTS, will headline the Bud Light Seltzer Stage at 9 p.m. Sunday. And fellow K-pop band Tomorrow X Together will play Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two Chicago artists recipients of 2022 Joyce Awards

Aram Han Sifuentes and Nancy García Loza are among five honorees for the annual awards.

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Two mass shootings hours apart on South and West sides of Chicago, 14-year-old boy among the wounded

The mass shootings occurred in Lawndale and Altgeld Gardens, and wounded a total of 8 people.

Chicago Sun-Times

For some with breast cancer, the drug Enhertu could mean living longer, researchers report

Though not a cure, the findings announced in Chicago mark the first time a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth is shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: 40 years in the booth: White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone celebrates his anniversary with an unplugged conversation

CHICAGO — Steve Stone tweeted some positive news Sunday about a sub-.500 Chicago White Sox team battling through injuries and underachieving players.

Chicago Tribune

High school grad forgoing scholarship money to continue training as a welder: ‘College isn’t for everyone’

CHICAGO -- Quintin Scott graduated Sunday from Chicago’s Crane Medical Prep High School with a head start to becoming a professional welder and a direct pipeline to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Tribune

Author Rich Cohen writes about his father’s life and adventures in ‘World’s Greatest Negotiator’

CHICAGO -- Rich Cohen was walking down State Street on a recent rainy morning and he was not alone, though he appeared to be. “I feel like I hear my father’s voice all the time as I am walking around, especially when I am back in Chicago,” he said.

The Guardian - US

‘There’s always something to be done’: how the Janes provided illegal abortions before Roe

A HBO documentary looks to the past – a secret, women-run network of abortion providers in the late 1960s – as a window into the future of restricted reproductive rights in the US

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers blanked by White Sox, lose 3rd game in a row

CHICAGO — Seeing AJ Pollock in the black and white of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called it “a tough day” this spring when the Dodgers traded the popular Pollock for closer Craig Kimbrel.

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