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6 people killed, man critically wounded in police-involved shooting, 37 others hurt in weekend shootings in Chicago

In one of the fatal attacks, two men were killed and two others were wounded in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in West Englewood on the South Side.

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3 injured, including 2 CPD officers in crash in Jefferson Park

The crash is the second involving Chicago police officers in less than a week.

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Manslaughter charge filed in Chicago Lawn shooting

Officers responding to the shooting found the man, 26, in the 6200 block of South Francisco Avenue just after 11:30 p.m., police said.

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What's next for George Floyd Square? City cautiously undertakes public engagement process

MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly two years since the murder of George Floyd turned 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a semi-autonomous protest zone, the city of Minneapolis has started to figure out what's next for the complicated intersection of culture, business and historic trauma.

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Buxton’s four hits send Twins soaring over White Sox, 9-2

MINNEAPOLIS — Being back in the outfield must have re-invigorated Byron Buxton, as the center fielder was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle in the Twins' 9-2 drubbing of the White Sox on Saturday at Target Field.

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Pirates suffer worst loss in franchise history Saturday vs. Cubs

CHICAGO — As the sun finally came out in Chicago, netting a picture-perfect day that featured inarguably the best weather the Pirates have experienced thus far, their on-field game resembled a gray, dreary day in February.

Tribune News Service

Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi hit by lightning, lands safely

NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 777 flight operating from Chicago to Delhi on Friday (April 22) suffered a lighting strike during climb from the origin at about 10,000 feet.

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Illinois school districts await $87 million owed after state overpaid Chicago Public Schools

CHICAGO — Hundreds of Illinois school districts are awaiting their share of $87 million in funding mistakenly allocated to Chicago Public Schools, which has been asked to reimburse the state for the overpayment.

Chicago Tribune

Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate Orthodox Easter in the shadow of war

CHICAGO — Many Ukrainian families around the world and in Chicago celebrate the Orthodox Easter this Sunday but like the resurrection of Christ in their faith, this year they hope to see suffering turning into joy become a reality for Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune

‘Golden Girls’ inaugural fan convention draws all-ages crowd to Navy Pier

Golden-Con: Thank You For Being a Fan is giving those who adored the NBC sitcom a chance to come together.

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Chicago outdoors: Lake Erie walleye, courting herons, longest turkey beard, Chicago smelt question

A photo of courting great blue herons, a note on the longest beard of an eastern wild turkey, a quote on Lake Erie walleye and a question on smelt netting in Chicago are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Baseball quiz: Oh, the things you’ll learn

There almost were two “Dizzy” Deans — one in baseball and one in acting.

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READI anti-violence program is proof that crime prevention can work

A University of Chicago study found that men in the program were far less likely to be arrested for a violent crime and nearly 20% less likely to be shot compared with men who weren’t participants.

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My beloved CTA is in crisis

Chicago cannot thrive without a safe and attractive public transportation system for all. Our economic, cultural and social survival depends on getting us where we need to be.

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Man critically injured in officer-involved shooting, teen among 6 others wounded by gunfire Friday in Chicago

A man was critically wounded by Chicago police officers in a shooting Friday in Pullman on the Far South Side.

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Several new(er) faces contribute to another Pirates victory over Cubs

CHICAGO — Of the three players who had the most substantial impact on the Pirates’ 4-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday night, Michael Chavis would be considered the elder statesman, at least in terms of Pittsburgh tenure.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls suffer 111-81 blowout loss to Bucks, who take 2-1 series lead

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls returned to the United Center for their first playoff game in five years with home-court advantage and the momentum of a road win at their back.

Salon

6 disturbing John Wayne Gacy doc moments

In Netflix's latest, we hear from the clown-loving serial killer who murdered 33 people himself

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Union vote scheduled for 3 Starbucks stores in Chicago

Workers at the locations have sought rights to bargain as members of Workers United, part of the Service Employees International Union.

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QAnot? Far-right conspiracy theorists knocked off Illinois GOP primary ballot — but they insist ‘We are not done’

Six Chicago-area candidates running for office on a platform of baseless claims about fraud in the 2020 election came up short on their nominating petitions, officials say. But the group’s gubernatorial candidate countered that they “would be embarrassed to be on a fake ballot with fake…

Los Angeles Times

Cynthia Plaster Caster, artist known for rock-star penis sculptures, dies at 74

Cynthia Albritton, who as Cynthia Plaster Caster successfully channeled a teenage desire to lose her virginity to a rock star into a lifelong project creating casts of their erect penises, died on Thursday in her native Chicago after an undisclosed illness, according to a press release. She was 74.

Chicago Sun-Times

City announces plan to expand air pollution monitoring, cut greenhouse gases by 60%

By 2025, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to have a “robust outdoor air quality monitoring network” and also is pushing for a big emissions cut by 2040.

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Chicago chiropractor took on the American Medical Association in the mid-1970s

Chester Wilk, who was 91, died Thursday at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

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Woman, 68, shot and wounded in Albany Park

Gunshots rang out Friday afternoon, striking her in her arm in the 4500 block of North Central Park Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Afternoon Edition: April 22, 2022

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

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