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One step at a time, the Walking Man has become Chicago’s favorite enigma

For decades there has been something reassuring about spotting the mysterious long-haired dude (real name: Joseph Kromelis) strolling the city sidewalks. Now he’s fighting for his life.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed in West Garfield Park shooting

The man, 33, was driving about 6:40 a.m. in the 4200 block of West Madison Street when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

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Body of missing college student identified weeks after girlfriend found dead in Lake Michigan

Couple found in waters off Chicago after going missing on 30 April

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Sueños Music Festival 2022 reviews, Day 1: Farruko, Myke Towers, El Alfa, Ozuna

Day 1’s most energetic performance came from the Dominican superstar El Alfa, “El Jefe.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Yellow lady slippers, new boat owners, holiday boating advice, monarch eggs

A photograph of yellow lady’s slippers, a surprising number of new boat owners, sound holiday boating advice, and a find of monarch butterfly eggs are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Cubs get to White Sox starter Johnny Cueto early in 5-1 victory in the City Series

CHICAGO — Johnny Cueto didn’t allow a run in his first two starts with the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Sports world could make a huge impact on society if more organizations would advocate for sensible gun laws

CHICAGO — The sports world responded to the tragic grade-school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in various ways this week, from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s emotional news conference to San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s decision to remain in the clubhouse during the national anthem.

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Cubs face injured-list decisions on left-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Seiya Suzuki

CHICAGO — Injury issues are not going away for the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sports Donate $300K to Robb School Memorial Fund

The Chicago-based sports teams teamed up in an effort to put an end to school shootings.

Sports Illustrated

1 killed in Chicago Lawn shooting

A male, whose age was unknown, was shot in the head in the 2400 block of West 63rd Street, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Faith leaders condemn gun violence heading into Memorial Day weekend: ‘It’s all hands on deck’

Ahead of the historically violent holiday weekend, church leaders from across the city prayed for an end to the chaos.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dallas Keuchel designated for assignment after White Sox pitcher’s ERA ballooned to 7.88

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox designated starter Dallas Keuchel for assignment, the team announced Saturday.

Chicago Tribune

Deaths of three Chicago women prompt urgent heat warnings

Experts say cities are failing to grapple with the deadly threat after discovery of bodies in senior housing facility

The Guardian - US

Results of a survey of sports bettors are in, and they’re 100% unbelievable

The survey involved 1,250 adults, which, coincidentally, is also the number of sports-media professionals in Chicago who openly are betting on the players and teams they yap and/or write about.

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Deaths of 3 women in early heat wave raise questions, fears

The discovery of the bodies of three women inside a Chicago senior housing facility after a brief heat wave this month raises questions about whether officials and residents are prepared for the kind of brutal heat that killed more than 700 people in the city nearly three decades ago

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Vallas to run for mayor, sources say

Sneed has learned the former CPS CEO — who has made previous unsuccessful bids for mayor and governor — plans to throw his hat in the ring next week.

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Brenda Edwards speaks out on Chicago return to replace Gemma Collins with defiant two word post

Brenda Edwards has been confirmed to replace Gemma Collins in Chicago ahead of it opening in Sunderland

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Grading Jed Hoyer’s Cubs rebuild that can’t be referred to as a rebuild (sorry, Marquee)

CHICAGO — In a rare media appearance last week, Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said it would be impossible to fully evaluate last year’s sell-off until well down the road.

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Police shooting of 13-year-old is reminder city needs permanent foot pursuit policy

There should be no more holdups in rolling out a permanent foot pursuit policy that could help prevent individuals from being shot by Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 10 wounded in citywide shootings Friday

The fatal attack occurred in Homan Square.

Chicago Tribune

Reputed leader of Mexican drug cartel charged and extradited to Chicago, federal prosecutors announce

CHICAGO — A reputed leader of a notoriously violent Mexican cartel has been extradited to Chicago and arraigned on charges that he trafficked heroin in the Chicago area and sent hundreds of thousands of dollars in proceeds to Mexico.

Chicago Sun-Times

New York jumps in race to host 2024 Democratic National Convention: Big competition for Chicago

Four cities bid for the 2024 Democratic convention by the Friday deadline: Chicago, New York, Houston and Atlanta.

The Independent UK

AP FACT CHECK: NRA speakers distort gun and crime statistics

An AP Fact Check is examining rhetoric from the National Rifle Association's annual meeting

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen. Durbin on gun violence legislation: ‘I sense a change in the conversation’

Texas Sen. John Cornyn was authorized by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to open talks with Democrats to “negotiate the possibility of gun legislation that will spare us the tragedies we’ve seen,” Sen. Dick Durbin said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drug cartel leader ‘El Tomate’ extradited from Mexico, faces federal charges in Chicago

Adan Casarrubias Salgado — also known as “Tomatito,” “Star” and “Silver” — is charged with conspiracy, drug trafficking and money laundering.

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