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Chicago’s spring, summer festivals back on track for 2022 — in pre-pandemic size and scope

The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, World Music Festival Chicago and more are all scheduled to return as in-person events this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-cop who killed Black teen leaving prison: Was it justice?

The imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an unfair criminal justice system

The Independent UK

As Van Dyke is freed from prison, keep focus on police reform

The pace of reform has been glacial. If you ask residents of communities who felt most affected by McDonald’s shooting — in particular, the Black community — how much would they say things have changed since the night he was shot?

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Black-owned breweries collaborate in six-week residency

Six Black-owned beer entities will work alongside each other for six weeks starting Tuesday, through a residency program at Haymarket Brewery & Pub, 737 W Randolph St.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Things to do in Chicago Feb. 3-9

Long Grove’s "Cocoa Crawl," Lyric Opera’s "Verdi’s Voices" concert, and a performance by Trinity Irish Dance Company are among the entertainment offerings in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot to death in Golden Gate on Far South Side

The 28-year-old was outside in the 13200 block of South Riverdale Avenue when someone shot him in the head, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alan Williams is Bears' new defensive coordinator, coming with high praise from his time with Colts

CHICAGO — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has watched Alan Williams in action the last four seasons, impressed with Williams’ ability to teach and lead the team’s secondary.

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Man found shot to death in vehicle in Chatham

The 34-year-old was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his head about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 2, 2022

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

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Chicago has plenty of job opportunities in the construction trades

A recent study funded by the National Association of Home Builders found that most young adults, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, aren’t aware of career opportunities in construction trades.

Chicago Sun-Times

Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set free

The Independent UK

Paul Millsap an option for Lakers?

The Lakers are searching to find Kent Bazemore a new home after he opened the season as a starter. And while it's believed Paul Millsap would prefer to land in Chicago, having a connection to Bulls lead executive Arturas Karnisovas from their shared ...

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Chicago Police Department slow to make reform progress since the shooting of Laquan McDonald and still in need of a cultural change, experts say

CHICAGO — The shooting of Laquan McDonald triggered a momentous police reform effort that spawned a scathing Justice Department report and an extensive consent decree and for the first time added community members directly into Chicago police oversight.

Chicago Tribune

10 inches of snow and climbing in parts of Chicago area as winter storm warning remains in effect until evening

Some areas downstate could get more than a foot from the first wave of the storm. The National Weather Service said a second wave on Thursday may not be as severe as first forecast, with snowfall the heaviest south of Interstate 55.

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My worst moment: ‘The Afterparty’ star Ike Barinholtz on sunburned humiliation in front of a crowd

CHICAGO — A high school reunion becomes a murder mystery when one of the alumni, played by Dave Franco, ends up dead in the Apple TV+ comedic whodunit “The Afterparty,” which also stars Chicago native Ike Barinholtz as one of the possible suspects, a bruiser who was the big man…

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What We’re Reading: Edmund White is the godfather of queer lit

CHICAGO — About a week after Edmund White turned 82, we spoke on the phone.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 killed, 8 wounded in shootings in Chicago Tuesday

A woman was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire between a security guard and a gunman near Chicago police headquarters on the South Side.

The Guardian - US

Fury over early release of Chicago officer convicted of Black teenager’s murder

Jason Van Dyke’s six-year sentence for killing Laquan McDonald was commuted by three years for ‘good behavior’

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Horoscope for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

Moon Alert After 5 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces. Aries (March 21-April 19) This is a marvelous day to enjoy the company of...

Orlando Sentinel

Magic’s ‘Rising Stars’ step up, but Orlando falls to Bulls

CHICAGO — The Orlando Magic had three players (Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs) selected to participate in the All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars competition one hour before tipoff for Tuesday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago Tribune

Con menos trabajadores de oficina y algunos minoristas importantes cerrados, ¿qué sigue para el centro de Chicago?

Asociado durante mucho tiempo con relucientes edificios de oficinas, comercios y multitudes de trabajadores y turistas, el centro de Chicago podría estar cambiando, en vista de que está trabajando para recuperar parte del bullicio que perdió durante la pandemia del COVID-19.

Chicago Tribune

Justin Fields is turning the page as the Chicago Bears QB unites with new coach Matt Eberflus and coordinator Luke Getsy

Justin Fields sat atop a dais in the George “Mugs” Halas Auditorium on Monday afternoon and looked forward. It was the only approach that made sense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Garbage in, garbage out; city watchdog finds troubling pattern of unreliable data quality

A new report from the acting inspector general says "data quality issues" affect the "objectivity, utility and integrity" of the information used to allocate resources, measure employee performance and monitor a host of programs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Ice fishing, thickening ice and waiting on storm impacts

Ice fishing and thickening ice around Chicago fishing, with eye on what the impending storm will do, lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

The Independent UK

Pro teams bring betting to the game with stadium sportsbooks

Professional sports teams and gambling companies in the U.S. are increasingly bringing sportsbooks to the game, opening betting facilities in or near stadiums

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