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Chicago business relocation pitch targets ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation with full-page ads in Florida, Texas and Arizona

In the war for the hearts, minds and corporate relocations of businesses, Chicago has fired another shot across the bow at three Sun Belt rivals over recent legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, such as the Florida education law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”

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Feds want 2 1⁄2 years for Chicago Heights man who threatened Biden’s inauguration

Louis Capriotti’s threats were not connected to the U.S. Capitol breach. He did not participate in it or travel to Washington, D.C. Still, federal prosecutors say, “the timing of Capriotti’s voice messages should not be ignored” and only made his crime worse.

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Jaylen Brown highlights: Star forward gets 25 points, 7 boards, 4 assists, 4 steals in Bulls blowout

Brown led all scorers in a road trouncing of Chicago in front of former US President Barack Obama.

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Laura Ricketts serious about Chelsea, fighting discrimination and bigotry

The Chicago Cubs director believes her experience as a gay sports franchise boss would make for an inclusive club.

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Chicago at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre review: Timeless musical perfect at tackling modern day fame issues

Even though the play is based on crime, the cult of becoming a celebrity is relatable in this day and age - with the rise of influencers, social media stars and publicity stunts to stay relevant

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3 people killed, 4 others wounded by gunfire in Chicago Wednesday

The fatal attacks occurred in Riverdale, Back of the Yards and Gresham.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears 2022 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at WR?

We're breaking down each position ahead of the 2022 NFL draft. First up is WR, which still needs plenty of work following free agency.

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Buzzkill: Clouted pot company can’t legally move dispensary to site of old Rainforest Cafe

State law prohibits the shop from opening at 605 N. Clark St. because three other dispensaries are already nearby.

Chicago Sun-Times

Commentary: We believe in ‘innocent until proved guilty’ — unless a defense attorney is up for office

I have had a very satisfying 57-year legal career — with a few more to come, I hope. I was a prosecutor who sent a number of murderers to the penitentiary, I served an East African country as a Peace Corps volunteer, and I tried cases on behalf of poor…

Chicago Tribune

'It really is a life-or-death matter': Illinois considers funding for a college mental health bill

CHICAGO -- Cree Medley, 24, struggled with depression and anxiety throughout her time in college. While she was a student at the University of Illinois Chicago, the struggles started in 2015 and came to a head in 2016 in a suicide attempt.

Chicago Tribune

Celtics roll to 117-94 win in Chicago

The jumbled nature of the Eastern Conference considered, this matchup was a potential first round playoff preview.

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Bally’s claims casino would actually reduce traffic — but River West residents say don’t bet on it

Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corporation pitched its plan for a sprawling gambling complex on a 30-acre plot near Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue, which is currently home to the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant — and the source of traffic headaches on a daily basis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former President Barack Obama warns Chicago audience of ‘anger-based’ journalism and social media cashing in on conflict

The former president said he believes platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube “appear to have some insight into what’s more likely to prompt insurrectionists, white supremacists, misogynist behavior and internet bullying.”

Chicago Sun-Times

In Chicago, Obama warns that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a warning of how ‘flabby’ and ‘feckless’ democracy has become

CHICAGO — Russia President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a warning that world democracy has gotten “flabby and confused and feckless” at a time of growing boldness and misguided support for authoritarianism, former President Barack Obama told a Chicago audience Wednesday.

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Saying goodbye to Dinkel’s Bakery, and remembering other lost Chicago staples

“No one lives forever,” Norm Dinkel said. We know that’s the way the cookie crumbles, but it won’t be a piece of cake to forget Dinkel’s and its savory treats and delectable confectioneries.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago April 7-13

Expo Chicago, ‘Rock of Ages’ and a David Lynch retrospective are among the fun things to see and do in the week ahead.

Chicago Tribune

Owner of Chicago's Water Tower Place walking away from troubled Mag Mile mall

The owner of Water Tower Place, long a desirable retail destination on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, is walking away from the troubled mall.

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Navy Pier’s newest installation: Expo Chicago

The international art event is being held in-person this year for the first time since 2019. From Thursday through Sunday, it will feature pieces from 140 galleries across the world.

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At the Table with Laura Washington & Lynn Sweet

For the 100th anniversary of Harold Washington’s birth, Laura Washington and Lynn Sweet will be joined by Jacky Grimshaw, Center for Neighborhood Technology; former U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, D-Ill; Peter Nolan, ex-NBC5 Chicago political reporter; Gary Rivlin, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and…

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August ‘Augie’ Sallas, who headed printers union, ‘knew a lot of people,’ dead at 86

He was chief of the Chicago Typographical Union Local 16 when it waged and settled a strike against the Chicago Tribune in the late 1980s and was active with the Little Village Community Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Asking good questions can help CTU members decide who will lead union

The May 20 elections are important for CTU members but they are also relevant for all those affected by the union’s decisions, including Chicago Public Schools students and their parents.

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Chicago's More Aggressive Speed Cameras Issued 2.8 Million Tickets Last Year

The city's army of 160 speed cameras issued a ticket every 11 seconds during 2021 and generated $89 million in revenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ray Lopez running for mayor; City Council critic to give up seat to challenge Lightfoot

“Our residents do not feel safe. People who work here don’t feel safe,” Lopez told the Sun-Times. “We have to right this ship now.”

Benzinga

Learn More About Marijuana With 4Front's Interactive Art Exhibition In Chicago Ahead Of 4/20

4Front Ventures Corp. (OTCQX:FFNTF) (CSE:FFNT) will bring a new interactive art exhibition to Chicagoans ahead of 4/20, cannabis' cultural holiday. The company collaborated with Anarchitype Productions founder and head scenic designer A.J. Tarzian to bring the Trail to 4/20, a one-of-a-kind immersive cannabis and "hidden learning experience" to Chicagoans at…

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What are the Bears’ biggest needs heading into the 2022 NFL draft?

The Bears have a slew of needs heading into the 2022 NFL draft - and just six draft picks. But what are Chicago's biggest concerns?

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