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Cubs game vs. Brewers at Wrigley Field postponed because of rain

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs game Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field was postponed because of rain in the forecast.

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Baristas at a 6th area Starbucks file for a union vote

The organizing drive by Workers United has resulted in elections being set for two other Starbucks in the suburbs.

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As Chicago’s Native American population grows, more efforts are underway to build community

Over the past 10 years, more Chicagoans are identifying as Native American — up from 13,337 in 2010 to 34,543 in 2020, according to a Sun-Times analysis of census data.

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González-Granados makes history with CSO; Andsnes superb in Mozart concertos

With Riccardo Muti forced to withdraw from this weekend’s series of concerts, Lina González-Granados became the first Latina to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Suburban Chicago brothers charged in backyard burial of mother and sister, officials say

CHICAGO — Two brothers from Lyons who told police they buried their mother and sister in the backyard of their home last year are facing criminal charges, village officials said Thursday.

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‘The atrocities are unfathomable,’ Ukraine’s former first lady says in agonizing text message

SNEED: Kateryna Yushchenko, who grew up in Chicago, shared heartbreaking details of Russian atrocities including summary executions and mass rape.

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Former Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens visited Bears

Former #Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens took a visit with the #Bears this week per report. Hitchens is quite familiar with Chicago's new head coach.

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Elon Musk’s space program grows in Texas on land once pitched to Chicago retirees

In south Texas, Elon Musk’s “Starbase” has risen where a Chicago radio announcer once planned a retirement community for Chicagoans, many of Polish descent.

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Where three alleys converge in Lincoln Park, a mural speaks to the area’s Victorian architecture

“Murals are like paintings in a house,” says Levar Hoard, who brought in artist Eskat to paint it. “You need to find where in the house the painting fits.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Social Justice in Chicago: The Demand for Refugee Resettlement

Join our event moderator, Elvia Malagón, Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter and special guests on April 13 at 6:00 p.m. CT.

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This week in history: Muddy Waters meets his neighbors

In January 1978, Westmont residents got to know their neighbor, blues legend Muddy Water – who was born this week in 1913 – through a Chicago Daily News series.

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Lee Flaherty, promoter of the Chicago Marathon, Rolls Royces, himself, dead at 90

He helped start the marathon and the World’s Largest Block Party, was a pioneer in redeveloping River North and a real-life character straight out of “Mad Men.” I can say that because I knew him.

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Tony Mockus, Chicago actor for seven decades, directed Goodman Theatre’s first ‘A Christmas Carol,’ dead at 91

Even if you never saw him on stage, you might know his face from movies. He played a fire chief in ‘Backdraft,’ a judge in ‘The Untouchables’ and a minister in ‘She’s Having a Baby.’

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Martha Minow is the new chair of the MacArthur Foundation — some of her first work was as a Chicago copy clerk

CHICAGO — On the March morning she officially became the chair of the board of directors of the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation, Martha Minow sat on a couch in the handsomely appointed apartment of her father and remembered the past.

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Editorial: How for-profit colleges stay a step ahead of the law

The Future Tech Career Institute on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago stands accused of cheating students out of a promised education, which, unfortunately, is nothing new at for-profit colleges.

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Alex Wennberg’s two-way play helps Kraken record second shutout of season vs. Blackhawks

CHICAGO — Kraken forward Alex Wennberg sure picked the right time to show what a two-way player he can be.

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86 the ‘Rivers 78’ casino? South Loop residents tell developers gambling complex ‘inconsistent with the original vision’ for site

Known as “The 78” for its potential to become the city’s 78th official community area, the site’s 62 vacant acres have seen other grand plans surface and fail repeatedly over the years — and many in the community say they want the casino proposal to meet the same fate.

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Paul Sullivan: Opening day brings out emotions — ‘I was, like, floating’ — in Willson Contreras with his Chicago Cubs future uncertain

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward started opening day with a message to media members.

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Chicago expected to host 2022 WNBA All-Star Game

This will be the first year Chicago hosts the game, which was first played in 1999 in New York and saw Lisa Leslie crowned MVP.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Cubs win 5-4 on opening day — and Seiya Suzuki goes 1-for-2 in his MLB debut

CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks wanted to set the tone with his opening-day start.

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Powerful ‘61st Street’ takes on Chicago’s polarizing issues with gravity and authenticity

Courtney B. Vance leads the AMC show’s sensational cast, playing a lawyer aiding an accused cop-killer.

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MAP: Here’s where to find all of Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants

Looking to sample the finest restaurants in Chicago? Here’s your ultimate guide.

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Afternoon Edition: April 7, 2022

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

Chicago Tribune

Chicago monument committee won’t recommend return of Christopher Columbus statues, sources say

CHICAGO — Late last month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she “fully expects” to return a controversial statue of Christopher Columbus to its former pedestal in Grant Park.

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'A huge confidence boost': Ke’Bryan Hayes given largest contract in Pirates history

ST. LOUIS — A year ago in snowy Chicago, Ke’Bryan Hayes got the Pirates’ season started with a thunder clap, clobbering a first-inning home run at Wrigley Field. This year in St. Louis, their slick-fielding third baseman really brought the boom.

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