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Lawsuit challenging traffic ticket fines, late fees gets a boost

Let’s hope the suit helps put Chicago on the road to finding other ways to raise city revenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Roe v. Wade reversal expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access in Chicago

CHICAGO — The city of Chicago will spend $500,000 to support abortion access for residents and people from neighboring states in anticipation of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday.

Chicago Tribune

‘Why did they have to kill my daddy?’ Two friends shot dead inside Humboldt Park

The men were near the street in the 1300 block of East Louis Munoz Drive when two gunmen approached and opened fire just after 3 p.m. Monday Chicago police said.

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Frank Schwindel — less than a day after being optioned to Triple-A — is set to rejoin the Chicago Cubs

SAN DIEGO — First baseman Frank Schwindel’s time with Triple-A Iowa didn’t last long.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Appeals Court Rules Chicago Slapped Drivers With Illegally High Fines for Years

A plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit says he had to declare bankruptcy after Chicago dumped $20,000 of ticket debts on him.

Reason

Afternoon Edition: May 9, 2022

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

Chicago Sun-Times

Nick Cave MCA show takes a deep dive into his life’s work

“Forothermore,” which features more than 75 works and stretches back to 1989 and Cave’s first post-student creations, is billed as his most comprehensive career survey to date and his largest show ever in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Cook County program providing legal help for immigrants starts taking cases

In Chicago, there are more than 110,000 pending cases in immigration court, including more than 56,000 cases where people aren’t represented by an attorney, according to a data analysis from Syracuse University.

Chicago Sun-Times

Razzle dazzle: Pamela Anderson takes back the narrative in Chicago

The 90s star finds a way around the limits of the feminist redemption plot: having a good time in her Broadway debut as Chicago’s Roxie Hart

The Guardian - US

Immersive art experience featuring works of Monet, Renoir, Degas heading to Chicago

“Immersive Monet & The Impressionists” is the latest such experience to make its way to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inspired by LGBTQ employees, Taco Bell Drag Brunch Tour heading to Chicago

Some lucky fans of the fast-food restaurant will have the chance to watch drag performances from the comfort of a Taco Bell Cantina.

Chicago Sun-Times

'It hits everybody in a way': Violence in Chicago's downtown reflects troubles in its neighborhoods

CHICAGO — Over a 48-hour period two weekends ago, three shootings erupted within a mile of one another in Chicago’s downtown area, leaving two people dead. During that same time, some 17 other people were shot around the city, most of them in neighborhoods where a higher level of violence…

Chicago Tribune

Deep disparities in internet access found across Chicago in new analysis

Citywide, about 80% of households have internet access, but researchers with the University of Chicago’s Internet Equity Initiative said there is a nearly 40 percentage-point difference between certain neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Killing of 15-year-old tests a justice system strained by more arrests, fewer resources

The murder of Michael Brown has once again confronted Chicago with kids killing kids, and the problem of meting out justice to juveniles while keeping the streets safe.

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Taste test: Tip Top canned cocktails are not only tip top — they’re adorable too

CHICAGO — Ready-to-drink cocktails have proliferated in recent years, but Tip Top Proper Cocktails stand out.

Chicago Tribune

Move over Evian. Chicago introduces ‘Chicagwa,’ Lake Michigan tap water in a can

CHICAGO — Move aside Aquafina, Evian, Mountain Valley and Fiji.

The Independent UK

Harry Styles announces Love on Tour 2022 dates including 10 nights in NYC – how to get tickets

Watch the singer live in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and more

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Pritzker hosts President Biden at Chicago DNC fundraiser: Top ticket $365,000

The Wednesday fundraiser hosted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker is Biden’s first in-person Democratic National Committee event in Chicago with the governor.

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Mothers of missing children mark ‘heartbreaking’ holiday by calling for help with stalled investigations

“I would like to say Happy Mother’s Day to her if she’s watching this,” the mother of missing postal worker Kierra Coles told her daughter Sunday. “But for the most part, I would like the police to step up and do more in Kierra’s investigation.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t let the door hit you in the ...

Boeing is not the kind of company we want to keep.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago rolls the dice on Bally’s. Hedge fund owner Soo Kim says the rebranded casino company will deliver

CHICAGO — When Mayor Lori Lightfoot named Bally’s the winner of a yearlong vetting process Thursday, it ended an intense competition that saw five proposals from four development teams narrowed down to one Chicago casino.

Chicago Sun-Times

6 killed and 18 others wounded — including 12-year-old boy — in weekend shootings in Chicago

A shooting Saturday in West Pullman left two men dead and another wounded.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 teens hurt in Hermosa shooting

The teens were walking on a sidewalk in the 4600 block of West Dickens Street when someone opened fire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boy, 14, dies days after being shot during attempted robbery in Chicago Lawn: Officials

Corey Mason, 14, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he died on Wednesday, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago artist Hebru Brantley’s first statue inspires ‘wonderment’ outside children’s museum at Navy Pier

The 16-foot statue “The Great Debate” was dedicated Saturday. The museum also will have a newly renovated art studio Brantley designed to give young people space to be creative.

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