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Bears are the worst team in the NFL, per ESPN’s FPI rankings

The Bears are the worst team in the NFL, according to ESPN's FPI rankings. Hello No. 1 overall pick?

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Woman charged with April Rogers Park shooting

Kamiah Alford, 25, is charged with one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘All of a sudden, shots went off’: 2 dead, 8 wounded in shooting outside Chicago McDonald’s, CTA station on Near North Side, police and witnesses say

CHICAGO — A mass shooting that started with a brawl among a group of teens has left two people dead and eight wounded late Thursday, blocks from the Magnificent Mile, according to Chicago police, who say they have one person in custody.

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2 killed, 7 wounded in downtown mass shooting among 14 shot across Chicago Thursday

Shootings are up 225% in the 18th District, which includes the McDonald’s where the mass shooting occurred. In the 1st District, which covers parts of downtown and the Loop, shootings are up 100%.

Chicago Sun-Times

A shooting in Chicago leaves 2 people dead and 8 wounded

The shooting happened late Thursday a few blocks from the city's Magnificent Mile shopping district. One person was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, police said in statement.

WEKU

Armadillos have arrived in downstate Illinois and are heading north

CHICAGO — Every now and then the Illinois Department of Natural Resources puts out a public request for sightings of armadillos, anywhere in the state: Folks, if you see something, say something. And periodically, yes, they do get a handful of reports of armadillos, scattered here and there. But when…

Chicago Tribune

LaVar says Zach LaVine is gone: ‘He don’t want to play second fiddle’

Could LaVine leave Chicago for Los Angeles?

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Convicted Starved Rock killer’s lawyer: ‘Smoking gun’ police report clears him

A lawyer for Chester Weger — paroled in 2020 and trying to prove his innocence — says a 1960 police report of an operator overhearing a pay phone call shows Weger wasn’t the killer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police: Chicago shooting leaves 2 people dead, 8 wounded

Authorities say two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting in Chicago

The Independent UK

Reproductive justice is about more than abortion rights

Black women coined the phrase “reproductive justice,” which is grounded in Black feminism and human rights.

Chicago Sun-Times

Commentary: Biden’s trip to Chicago highlights the deeper problems in Democratic leadership

In Joe Biden’s America, life is not easy. For those of us who call Illinois our home, it’s not hard to see how Democrat policies have negatively affected our lives — even more so than our families who live in neighboring states.

Chicago Tribune

Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Southeast Side

The 21-year-old went into the water with friends about 8:10 p.m. in the 9800 block of South Walton Drive, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: ‘We’re on the right track’

CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chance to breathe.

Chicago Tribune

13-year-old carjacking suspect, apparently unarmed, shot by Chicago police

CHICAGO — A 13-year-old who authorities said was involved in a carjacking was shot and seriously wounded as he ran from Chicago police officers in the South Austin neighborhood Wednesday, according to Chicago police and fire officials.

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Griffin’s Citadel nears tipping point on Chicago exit over crime

Billionaire Ken Griffin is reaching a tipping point with Chicago, the home to his market maker and hedge fund business, as the city wrestles with rising crime.

Chicago Tribune

‘It felt like my soul left’: Mother of teen killed in Millennium Park mourns him as city’s new rules on minors there take effect

CHICAGO — With her son’s death in the heart of Chicago still roiling the city, Seandell Holliday’s mother said she didn’t give the 16-year-old permission to go downtown before he was fatally shot near The Bean on Sunday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Missing young sisters last seen in Belmont Gardens

Lizbeth Aguilar and her sister Alejandra Lopez were last seen May 12 in the 4400 block of West Montana Street, according to Chicago police.

Orlando Sentinel

Who’s the best fit for Orlando Magic with No. 1 in 2022 draft?

CHICAGO — It didn’t take long for the Orlando Magic’s draft lottery celebration to turn into speculation.

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Fergie Jenkins’ statue will be unveiled Friday at Wrigley Field. His former teammates reflect on Cubs Hall of Famer’s career.

CHICAGO — Fergie Jenkins already has his 10-minute speech prepared well ahead of his monumental recognition.

Chicago Sun-Times

Anti-violence groups tout united front as summer nears

Spending on outreach to Chicago’s most-dangerous and most-endangered residents will hit an all-time high.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: May 19, 2022

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

The Independent UK

Filing: Chicago 'two-faced' on acknowledging police abuse

Community leaders say the city of Chicago pursues a “two-faced” strategy of acknowledging an ugly history of police brutality in public while directing its lawyers to deny that legacy in court when victims sue

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: Chicago’s Latino community stages sit-in over mail issues

On May 18, 1978, a group of about 100 Chicago Latinos protested in the post office’s unfair hiring practices. Here’s how it turned out.

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So it doesn’t sound like Akiem Hicks is returning to Bears after all

Akiem Hicks cleared up rumors of potential return to the Bears.

Chicago Tribune

Friday’s Chicago Teachers Union election is its most contentious in years. With 3 slates, ‘it’s anybody’s guess’ who will win

There soon will be a new president of the Chicago Teachers Union — as three contenders battle for the chance to lead one of Chicago’s most influential unions through a new contract, the historic transition to an elected school board and the persistent COVID-19 pandemic.

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