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2 killed, 25 others wounded in Chicago shootings over the weekend, including 7 injured in one attack in South Chicago

The seven were shot Sunday afternoon when a car pulled up as they were standing outside a Little Caesars pizzeria in the 7900 block of South Exchange Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alex Caruso returns but Zack LaVine sits out Bulls’ 101-91 win over Cavaliers

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls dealt with good and bad news in Saturday’s 101-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers as injuries continue to make and break the team.

Chicago Tribune

Khalil Mack, Amari Cooper Trades A Reminder of NFL’s Impermanence

Sometimes, trades aren’t as impactful as they seem in the moment. The NFL moves quickly and waits for no one.

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Chicago embraces the cold to welcome back St. Patrick’s Day parade after 2-year hiatus

CHICAGO — A tradition originating over six decades ago was welcomed back to downtown Chicago Saturday after the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was canceled the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago police officer found dead in apparent suicide in Far South Side home

“The loss of an officer is a stark reminder of the many sacrifices and demands members of law enforcement face each and every day,” CPD Supt. David Brown wrote in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor warns police, city workers to get vaccine by Sunday or lose pay

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot will put Chicago police officers and other city workers who don’t get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Sunday on nondisciplinary no-pay status, her administration said late Friday.

Chicago Tribune

Crowds return to the Chicago River as city goes green for St. Pat’s

After COVID shutdowns, Chicago’s river dyeing and parade came back Saturday.

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Baseball quiz: It’s been a maddening March already

There are two types of madness these days: The kind that comes with the NCAA Tournament and the kind that came with the MLB lockout.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Illinois bobcats, crying for the planet, red-tailed hawks & interstates, Iceland gull

The season wrap-up for Illinois bobcats, a question on red-tailed hawks along interstates, crying for the planet, and an Iceland gull photograph are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 shot in Chicago Friday

In one of the attacks, a woman, 19, was outside in the 2000 block of North Lorel Avenue about 10 p.m. when she was struck by gunfire, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Editorial: Jussie Smollett met justice, not revenge

Chicago has more important things to worry about, and we have more important things to write about, than the well-connected “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.

Chicago Tribune

How Chicago taught Ukraine’s former first lady to have hope

SNEED: Kateryna Yushchenko grew up in Humboldt Park and Mount Prospect is now living in the midst of the world’s latest war.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 developer, 2 Chicago corruption cases: Sun-Times identifies ‘Company A’ linked to Madigan, Burke cases

Prosecutors said the indicted politicians pressured the developer now confirmed to be 601W Companies to hire their law firms, It redeveloped what’s now called the Old Post Office.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Monday’s vaccine deadline approaching, a dozen Council members demand no-firing promise from Lightfoot

Three alderpersons argue that Chicago cannot afford to lose even one police officer at a time when homicides, shootings and carjackings continue at a record pace.

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Afternoon Edition: March 11, 2022

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

Chicago Tribune

Jussie Smollett’s lawyers request protective custody for actor in jail

CHICAGO — Thursday evening, his right fist raised in defiance, Jussie Smollett walked out of Judge James Linn’s courtroom and into a monthslong stretch of Cook County custody.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jam Productions’ impact on Chicago’s music scene spans 50 years

As a rare independent producer, it’s built an empire by taking risks on booking bands that sometimes became megastars, helping keep Chicago a world-class music city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jam Productions at 50: Jerry Mickelson and Arny Granat’s concert empire made Chicago a key player in the music business

Jam has put on more than 39,000 shows at Chicago clubs, theaters and arenas over the past half century. Its co-founders talk about how they built it and why it’s lasted.

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2022 NFL coaching changes: Chicago Bears

Bears turn to Luke Getsy to run the offense.

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Jam Productions co-founder Jerry Mickelson picks some notable shows over 50 years

He’s secured a fire engine for the manager of the Rolling Stones, introduced rock concerts at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field and more.

Benzinga

Amazon Gig Deliveryman Gets Shot Multiple Times, Raises Questions Over Amazon's Policies

A carjacker shot an Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) gig deliveryman, multiple times injuring him while delivering packages in Chicago, Bloomberg reports. The victim, George Hunt, insisted Amazon notify the gig drivers in advance about the vicinities they will be delivering to decide if $30 an hour is worth the risk. Amazon instead penalizes drivers…

Chicago Sun-Times

Buckner says Lightfoot’s personality gets in the way of solving problems

State Rep. Kam Buckner said he will decide after the spring legislative session whether to challenge Lightfoot in the race for Chicago mayor.

Chicago Tribune

Michael Phillips: ‘Let the Little Light Shine,’ the Chicago documentary about race, education, politics and dissent, electrifies True/False Film Fest

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The recent world premiere of a sensationally effective Chicago documentary tore the roof clean off two different theaters at the 2022 True/False Film Festival.

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: Hitler annexes Austria

On March 12, 1938, Austria disappeared off the map as Nazi Germany annexed the country. Here’s how the Chicago Daily News covered the event.

Chicago Tribune

Kim Foxx says jail sentence for Jussie Smollett might feel ‘like revenge’ as she stands by her office’s early handling of case

CHICAGO – Staunchly defending her office’s handing of the Jussie Smollett case, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said in an exclusive interview with the Tribune late Thursday that the 150-day jail sentence handed down by a judge could be questioned as “revenge” against the actor rather than justice.

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