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Chicago to drop mask and proof-of-vaccine mandates at the end of the month

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced the city will drop its mask mandate for most settings as well as its proof-of-vaccination mandate at restaurants, bars and other indoor establishments at the end of the month Monday, reflecting a renewed hope for normalcy in the city as COVID-19 cases…

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Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Braidwood opener, ice fishing changing, lakefront trout/coho

Braidwood reopens to fishing Tuesday, March 1, the changes of late-season ice fishing, and lakefront trout and coho lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Thousands of Chicago students — and their parents — to get full college scholarships

The idea is to make education attainable across multiple generations in order “to foster equity," Hope Chicago said.

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Afternoon Edition: Feb. 22, 2022

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

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Thousands of Chicago college students — and some parents — to get full college scholarships: ‘This is life changing'

Hope Chicago stunned families at Benito Juarez H.S. with the announcement Tuesday, and officials say more schools benefitting from the program will be revealed soon. Eventually 24,000 students and 6,000 parents will get scholarships.

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2022 Chicago Sun-Times All-City Team nominees

All the players that were nominated for the All-City team.

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Love is Blind: Which couples from season two are still together?

The season two finale drops on Netflix 25 February

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Chicago lifting mask and vaccine mandates on Feb. 28 but will keep masks in schools for now

Rather than risk yet another confrontation with the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez will follow the agreement they struck with CTU to end a dispute that canceled classes for five days last month.

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Ukrainian Americans are committed to preserving an identity Putin wants to destroy

The Ukrainian American diaspora, topping 1.1 million people, live primarily in big cities like New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. Many fled political persecution or are descendants of those who did.

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Dishin’ on the Dish: the Italiano sandwich at Lardon

Lardon’s meat and cheese boards have been a hit as a platter to share among friends and family, but its take on a Chicago staple – an Italian sub – has also been a crowd pleaser, especially among the lunch rush.

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2 people killed, third person critically wounded in Back of the Yards shooting

A witness heard arguing followed by shots inside a home in the the 4900 block of South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Kraft Heinz Steps Up Product Portfolio Transformation Via NotCo JV

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) has formed a joint venture (JV) with food tech start-up TheNotCompany Inc (NotCo). The financial terms were not disclosed. The JV will leverage NotCo's artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and Kraft Heinz's brand portfolio and scale to develop plant-based versions of co-branded products. The JV will operate under the control of…

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3-year-old boy hurt in West Garfield Park drive-by shooting

The child was in a car with a woman at Congress Parkway and Kilbourn Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago area under dense fog advisory amid ‘tug of war between winter and spring’

The heavy fog and showers were causing hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute, the National Weather Service said.

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With three new shorts, Netflix bets on tomorrow's breakout filmmakers today

LOS ANGELES — Chicago visual artist Hebru Brantley had already made a name for himself with in-demand works around original characters including Flyboy and Lil Mama, collected by art lovers around the world, when last year he jumped at the chance to expand his comics-, anime- and pop culture-inspired storytelling…

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7 people wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday

Among the victims was an 18-year-old man who was shot in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side.

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Man found dead on roof of Columbia College Chicago building

The man, between 20 and 30, was found unresponsive on the roof at 618 S. Michigan Avenue.

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These coveted COVID-19 treatments can prevent hospitalizations — but Illinois doesn’t know who’s getting them

After WBEZ inquired about who is receiving the therapeutics, the Illinois Department of Public Health asked pharmacies to track it. "That is a big concern," said Dr. Arti Barnes, the department’s chief medical officer.

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Invest in neighborhoods to jump-start pandemic recovery

City leaders should take advantage of this moment, to invest equitably in neighborhoods, ensure a strong recovery from the pandemic and jump-start thriving communities.

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Chicago philanthropies urged to sign pledge to ‘rectify racial inequity’ in their giving

Demand for services is increasing exponentially in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods that have borne the brunt of COVID-19 and violent crime.

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Bears 2022 offseason preview: Where does Chicago stand at CB?

We're breaking down each position entering the 2022 offseason. Next is cornerback, which remains a need heading into the offseason.

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Yippie! Good riddance. Vaya con dios: Officers’ parting words left on human resources paperwork before exiting Chicago Police Department

The remarks, for the most part, express gratitude and excitement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man dies in Hermosa shooting

The 54-year-old was shot in the chest about 7:25 p.m. in the 2200 block of North Kedvale Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Chicago’s Project44 grows by fighting supply chain blockages

On a fast track for expansion, the company has started a free online tracker that offers information about shipping’s worst chokepoints.

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Lightfoot slow to act on promises to use old industrial sites to build new, green economy

But the mayor won praise for rejecting a permit to allow a car- and metal-shredding operation on the Southeast Side. ‘This is what environmental justice looks like,’ EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.

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