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Ed Burke ‘had his hand out for money.’ Powerful politician convicted of extortion, bribery in historic verdict

A jury of nine women and three men heard from 38 witnesses over 16 days of testimony as prosecutors made their case that Burke was “a bribe taker” and “an extortionist.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Once studying to become a forensic pathologist, Everett Reynolds pivoted hard — into the art world

He’s now painting large-scale murals in the Chicago area, including in the Pilsen area where he recently completed a painting showing of a young woman floating in the air with the help of smiley-face balloons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bally’s Chicago casino set to operate 24/7 starting next week

Since opening in September, the casino at 600 N. Wabash Ave. has shut down from 4 a.m. till 8 a.m.

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Texas Governor Abbott Starts Migrant Charter Flights Sending a First to Chicago

The measure follows a crackdown by the city on "rogue" bus operators, Texas' main mean of taking migrants to other cities

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Bitter Cold & Migrant Surge Overwhelm Chicago's Shelter Resources

Find out how Chicago is creatively handling the influx of migrants sent by Governor Abbott, straining resources and challenging city officials. 🛩️✈️🌎

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A federal grant to help Chicago buy the Greyhound Bus terminal? That’s the ticket

The facility is for sale. Feds should fund a city purchase to keep Chicago from becoming the largest U.S. city without a main intercity bus station.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vigil held for 5-year-old migrant boy who died at Chicago shelter

Hundreds of migrants and other people have turned out for a vigil held for a 5-year-old migrant boy who died after becoming ill in a Chicago shelter

The Independent UK

Texas sends migrants by private plane to Chicago

A chartered 737 carrying about 120 migrants arrived Tuesday at O’Hare Airport. The Texas governor’s office took responsibility, saying it’s widening efforts to send asylum-seekers to the city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas begins flying migrants from US-Mexico border to Chicago, with 1st plane carrying 120 people

Texas has begun flying migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago

The Independent UK

Patrick Butler, Chicago journalist and author, dies at 83

Mr. Butler said he “was baptized” into the news business after he came under fire while reporting on the riots after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas flies over 120 immigrants to Chicago in expansion of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing plan

The flight comes after Chicago officials reportedly cracked down on buses coming from Texas with immigrant passengers. Since last year, Texas has bused over 80,000 immigrants to Democratic-led cities across the U.S.

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Things to do in Chicago through Jan. 10: The Mix

The Young Playwrights Festival, Smokey Robinson in concert, winter flower shows, and Handel’s “Messiah” at Symphony Center are among the highlights in the coming weeks.

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NextGen TV’s Reach Grew 22% in 2023

NextGen TV broadcasts are expected expand to Chicago and reach 75% of the population in early 2024 as backers show off new features at CES 2024

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cardinals haven’t lost at Soldier Field in 20 years

The Cardinals and Bears have split their last six meetings with the road team winning each time. Jeff Blake was the last AZ QB to lose in Chicago.

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Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach

“I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Bulls expected to eventually trade Zach LaVine to Lakers

According to a recent report, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers are expected to eventually complete a Zach LaVine trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A simple, 17-point plan to get the Giants AND the Bears to the 2023 NFL Playoffs

There is a perfect universe in which the 5-9 Bears and 5-9 Giants BOTH make the 2023 NFL Playoffs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mexican dancers take center stage at The Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Anaís Bueno and José Pablo Castro talk about what it’s like to be part of the annual holiday production.

The Independent UK

Chicago teen wrongly convicted of murder based on blind witness finally walks free after 12 years

A teenager wrongfully convicted in 2011 for a murder now walks free aged 30 after key witness found legally blind

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago may get a ‘moist’ Christmas, but snow unlikely: forecast calls for rain, temps in the 50s

Chances of snow are looking slim for the coming weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

City's migrant shelter program needs overhaul after 5-year-old’s death

The mayor and his staff must demand and get answers regarding what happened in Pilsen — and bear the responsibility for fixing the entire migrant settlement effort.

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