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Four people killed when freight train smashes into SUV at Chicago rail crossing

Rail gate was down and functional, officials say

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DeMar DeRozan was on his way to meet with Clippers before signing with Bulls

Serge Ibaka: "The Clippers were on their way to meet you to sign. And then I heard you canceled the meeting and you signed with the Chicago Bulls. What happened bro? Before you answer the question, the last 2 years, you was the one, you be saying, I ...

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Afternoon Edition: March 9, 2022

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

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‘Power Book IV: Force,’ the hit Starz series shot in Chicago, renewed for Season Two

Starz CEO says ‘it was clear’ from premiere’s high ratings that fans want to see more of Tommy Egan.

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Judge gives 18 months in prison to ‘Uncle Mick,’ who feds say ran massive Chicago-area gambling ring

Vincent DelGiudice’s sentencing comes near the end of a case that prosecutors said involved roughly 1,000 gamblers and millions of dollars. It also got the attention of the White House when then-President Donald Trump pardoned Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher.

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Promontory Point makes Preservation Chicago’s annual ‘most endangered’ list

“Today, the historic revetment at Promontory Point is all that is left of a once eight-mile-long stretch of beautiful limestone transitions between nature and the city,” Preservation Chicago said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

Jussie Smollett is returning to a Chicago courtroom for sentencing with just two questions hanging over his head: Will he admit that he lied about a racist homophobic attack and will a judge send him to jail

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Jussie Smollett saga could end this week with his sentencing, as actor’s supporters write letters seeking leniency

CHICAGO — After three years of twists and turns, Jussie Smollett’s roller-coaster criminal case could finally come to an end Thursday when the actor is scheduled to be sentenced for staging a hoax hate crime on himself, barring a long-shot bid to get his conviction thrown out.

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Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most powerful politician in Illinois, to be arraigned Wednesday on federal racketeering charges

CHICAGO — A little over a year ago, Michael Madigan was still clinging to his spot at the apex of the Illinois political power structure, the longest-serving House leader in the nation’s history, head of the Illinois Democratic Party, and controller of all the spoils that went with it.

Chicago Tribune

Dishin’ on the Dish: Bobonato pasta at Carlucci Chicago

Executive chef Dana Heffernan’s journey through Tuscany in his late 20s inspired most of the menu at the East Loop restaurant.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 killed, 2 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

A man was killed and another was seriously wounded in Humboldt Park on the North Side.

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After leaving Kyiv, Ukrainian woman sings on Chicago-based artist’s song to raise funds in support of her homeland: ‘It unites, it inspires, it helps a lot’

The goal is to encourage groups from all over the nation to record their renditions of the tune and send it to the artist so he can add it to the website to help generate more money for the cause.

Chicago Sun-Times

Friends of the Parks puts chips on the table in Chicago casino sweepstakes

In a letter to supporters and contributors, Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry made a point-by-point argument for why the plan by casino magnate Neil Bluhm was the best of five competing proposals.

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Chicago teachers ‘pissed off and exhausted’ over mask mandate lifting, but CPS vows to work with union to avoid another work stoppage

CHICAGO — The head of Chicago Public Schools said Tuesday he does not anticipate a teacher work stoppage from the upcoming removal of the districtwide mask mandate, even as the Chicago Teachers Union swiftly vowed to fight the decision.

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Highly rated Chicago high school’s LSC recommends CPS fire its principal

The controversial vote pushes the LSC’s broken relationship with Principal Joseph Powers into further turmoil and threatens to divide one of Chicago’s highest-rated high schools.

Chicago Tribune

Brace yourself, Chicago Bears fans. Aaron Rodgers is staying put with the Green Bay Packers.

Aaron Rodgers found clarity Tuesday — and reportedly a large mound of new money. The four-time MVP quarterback has decided to continue playing with the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Sun-Times

An early look at the race for mayor of Chicago

The exit of former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan leaves field wide open, and increases the likelihood that a runoff election will again be needed between the top two vote-getters.

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Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines to begin flying out of Chicago, other cities

Chicago's Midway Airport is adding another new airline.

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Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Ice-out, Braidwood hot, LaSalle opens, coho, lakers, river reports

Very good bass fishing at Braidwood Lake, a brief preview before the opener of LaSalle Lake next Tuesday, March 15, the spread of open-water fishing around Chicago, lake trout and coho on southern Lake Michigan, and the return of river reports lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Afternoon Edition: March 8, 2022

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

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A union for Chicago school principals sets the stage for more labor strife

While I back the principals having the right to unionize, what happens when they cannot come to an agreement with the district but all other unions have?

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Chicago’s top chefs mobilize to host fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees

Tony Priolo, owner of Piccolo Sogno, imagined his wife and daughters hiding in a subway station, like thousands of Ukrainians are doing to escape Russian bombs, and knew he had to do something.

The Independent UK

A Hamptons pastry chef, a new bride and a father who won the green card lottery: The Ukrainians returning home from US to fight for their country

While more than two million refugees have evacuated Ukraine to escape Russia’s violent assault on troops and civilians alike, a growing number of Ukrainians living in the US are making the opposite journey to return to their homes and fight. Rachel Sharp reports

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Budget carrier Avelo to fly between Chicago and East Coast

The upstart low-fare carrier Avelo will introduce a route from Midway to southern Connecticut this spring.

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2 killed, 5 wounded by gunfire in Chicago Monday

A woman was shot to death in the 6700 block of South Jeffery Boulevard when a black sedan pulled up alongside her and someone inside opened fire.

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