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A classic scene on the Chicago lakefront leads to Fish of the Week honors

Dante Ciccone caught a good brown trout last week in front of Monroe Harbor and earned Fish of the Week, partly because of the specialness of the photo taken by his father-in-law and netman, John Fahey,

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Afternoon Edition: May 16, 2022

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

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Put red light camera companies under the microscope

Attorney General Kwame Raoul should investigate the manner of compensation of red light camera companies throughout the Chicagoland suburbs and Illinois.

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2022 Special Olympics USA Games “Flame of Hope” lights in Chicago for the first time ever

On May 20, for the first time, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for the Special Olympics USA Games will begin right here in Chicago with a celebratory Flame Lighting Ceremony. The “Flame of Hope” will be ignited from the eternal flame at Soldier Field, which is considered to…

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City Council overwhelmingly OKs compromise ward map

Ald. Gilbert Villegas slammed the new map, saying it is fitting that his 36th Ward now resembles a snake: “You had some of my colleagues that were, I guess, self-portraits of snakes that were drawing a snake to memorialize the back-stabbing that took place.”

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16-year-old boy shot dead in Millennium Park had big plans for his family and for his music ‘if I make it to 21.’

“He said there are a lot of things that happen in Chicago, you see so many kids lose their lives at early ages ... He couldn’t even make it to 17,” the boy’s mentor said.

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‘Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!’ resumes live tapings in brand new Chicago location

CHICAGO — The venerable National Public Radio quiz show “Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!,” hosted by Peter Sagal, is taking up residence in the historic and newly renovated Studebaker Theatre in Chicago’s venerable Fine Arts Building.

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US gun violence over weekend puts focus on easy access to weapons

Violence includes Buffalo shooting that left 10 people dead, as well as two dead in Houston, one in Los Angeles and five in Chicago

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Bears’ Jaquan Brisker dubbed perfect fit for Chicago’s defense

ESPN's Matt Bowen explains why Bears S Jaquan Brisker is the perfect fit for Matt Eberflus' defense.

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The dangers in our air: Mapping Chicago’s air pollution hotspots

An analysis of readings from newly-installed air sensors across the city found portions of Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Irving Park and Avondale have the highest levels of particulate matter pollution — a known cause of serious health problems.

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Teen charged in fatal shooting near Chicago 'Bean' sculpture

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions

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In downtown or the suburbs, corporate offices lose their way

While company leaders often want workers back in the nest, hybrid schedules are leaving some space unwanted.

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Who are the coaching options? What will they do in free agency? What to watch for this Chicago Blackhawks offseason

CHICAGO — The 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks season probably has faded from fans’ memories already — because who really wants to remember anything that transpired on or off the ice during that turbulent time?

Chicago Tribune

Chicago orders curfew after teenager shot dead near Bean tourist attraction

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces curfew for unaccompanied minors till Sunday

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17-year-old charged as adult in fatal shooting of teen at ‘The Bean’

The boy was arrested on Michigan Avenue moments after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old during a large unsanctioned gathering Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.

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Paul Sullivan: By dropping 3 of 4 games, Chicago White Sox show they’re not on the same level as the New York Yankees

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have three more games against the New York Yankees next weekend in the Bronx, so there’s still a chance to show they’re in the same league.

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Hundreds gather in the Loop after Palestinian-American journalist’s killing

Demonstrators hailed long-time Al Jazeera broadcaster Shireen Abu Akleh as their “eyes and ears” in Palestine.

The Independent UK

Teen gunned down near Chicago's 'Bean' tourist attraction

A curfew banning unaccompanied minors has been implemented to combat violence after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions

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Chicago mayor bans unaccompanied minors from Millennium Park after fatal shooting

CHICAGO — After a teen was shot and killed near the Bean, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has banned unaccompanied minors from visiting Millennium Park after 6 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday, a policy aimed at keeping large crowds of teenagers from creating chaos, but that also is likely to inspire fierce…

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Nestor Cortes delivers again for Yankees, this time against White Sox

CHICAGO — Nestor Cortes said it has been a little different. On the last road trip, he was hungry and grabbed an apple to eat in the dugout. It went viral, and last week he filmed a spot at MLB Network with the apple. During the last homestand, he was…

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Veteran Chicago cop jumps into mayor’s race

Frederick Collins said he plans to tackle the “deadly crime sprees and carjackings that have plagued our city” and left residents feeling “unsafe and fearful.”

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Mike D’Antoni in a strong position to land Hornets head coaching job

As team representatives from throughout the NBA prepare to head to Chicago for the annual tradition of a week's worth of predraft activities starting Monday, there is ongoing buzz in league coaching circles that Mike D'Antoni is in a strong position ...

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Police release photos of hit-and-run driver who seriously hurt bicyclist in Jefferson Park

A white 2013 Toyota Highlander struck a cyclist about 1 p.m. May 11 at the intersection of Sunnyside and Melvina avenues, Chicago police said.

The Independent UK

Chicago alt-weekly survives column clash, going nonprofit

Chicago's famed alt-weekly is expected to become a nonprofit this month after the sale was nearly derailed over a co-owner’s column opposing COVID-19 vaccine requirements for children

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Bears open as home underdogs vs. 49ers in Week 1

The Bears will open the season at home against the 49ers. But even home field isn't enough to inspire faith in Chicago among oddsmakers.

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