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Kedzie and Pershing. 3 p.m. Feds v. Protesting civilians

Federal agents fire guns at Chicago activist they accuse of ‘boxing in’ vehicle in Brighton Park Federal authorities shot a Chicago activist in Brighton Park on Saturday, but accounts differ on what happened before agents fired their guns.

Federal agents fire guns at Chicago activist they accuse of 'boxing in' vehicle in Brighton Park
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Public art and walkable, bike-friendly streets make cities better. This film fest focuses on these efforts. The Better Cities Film Fest Oct 9-11 showcases films about public art, alternative transportation and nature in urban environments.

Public art and walkable, bike-friendly streets make cities better. The Chicago outpost of the Better Cities Film Festival, which takes place next week, focuses on these efforts

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Legendary Chicago blues label Chess Records marks its 75th anniversary For many, Chess Records, which Polish brothers Leonard and Phil Chess founded exactly 75 years ago, is the greatest recording studio in Chicago.

Legendary Chicago blues label Chess Records marks its 75th anniversary
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Isaac Okoro says he was in a hot Pilates class when the Cavaliers traded him to Chicago. Had a great class, came out and immediately got the call from his agent.

(For the record, he’s still looking for a new Pilates studio in Chicago.)

Former Chicago cop gets probation, must pay more than $4,500 in ticket-dodging scheme A former Chicago police officer must pay $4,515 and serve 18 months on probation after he admitted to dodging parking tickets and moving violations by giving false statements or providing fraudulen…

Former Chicago cop gets probation, must pay more than $4,500 in ticket-dodging scheme
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Former Bears CB Charles Tillman: I left FBI because I didn't agree with its role in immigration He told “The Pivot” podcast in an episode this week that he left after eight years because of his conscience.

Former Bears CB Charles Tillman: I left FBI because I didn't agree with its role in immigration chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/0...

First woman to hold CPD’s first deputy role to retire next month The department’s first Black woman to serve as first deputy superintendent will be retiring on Oct. 15.

First woman to hold CPD’s first deputy role to retire next month
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Elgin man who is a US citizen was briefly detained in latest Chicago-area ICE blitz An Elgin man who was born in Texas said he was handcuffed and placed in a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle, as part of the latest Chicago-area ICE blitz.

Elgin man who is a US citizen was briefly detained in latest Chicago-area ICE blitz
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70 years after Emmett Till’s death, the gun used to kill him has been put on display | CNN The weapon used to kill Black teenager Emmett Till in one of the most notorious lynchings that helped ignite the civil rights movement is now on display at a museum in the Deep South.

After being hidden away from public view, the gun used to kill Emmett Till is now on display www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/u...

It's a very good flag.

Showing off my new Chicago flag design.

Judge releases woman after young brother fatally shoots himself with her gun Danya Bell, 29, made her first court appearance since her 5-year-old foster brother was found shot inside a family home in the 4400 block of South Greenwood Avenue on Sunday.

Judge releases woman after young brother fatally shoots himself with her gun www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/27/j...

Naperville’s Bob Odenkirk talks about being an everyman action hero — and a possible Disco Demolition movie In town to talk about his new movie “Nobody 2,” the actor, comedian and Second City alum says he’d also love to make a movie about the infamous 1979 night at Comiskey Park.

Naperville’s Bob Odenkirk talks about being an everyman action hero — and a possible Disco Demolition movie
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Lawsuit alleges Chicago Blackhawks fired an employee because he is gay An ex-Chicago Blackhawks employee says he was fired because he gave an interview about being gay. The team said he was terminated for performance-related reasons.

Lawsuit alleges Chicago Blackhawks fired an employee because he is gay www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/16/c...

Jack in the Box returns to Chicago after 40 years with long lines, but no clown drive-thru Nostalgic visitors will find that Jack in the Box’s signature tacos are still on the menu. So are burgers, egg rolls and other items.

Jack in the Box returns to Chicago after 40 years with long lines, but no clown drive-thru www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/15/j...

A Prosecutor Took on MS-13 and Violent Crime. Trump Fired Her Anyway.

How a top NJ federal prosecutor - a registered Republican, who took on MS-13 and violent crime - became a casualty of President Trump’s effort to fill his Justice Department with loyalists. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...

After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore up the National Weather Service after deep cuts this spring raised concern about dangerous understaffing, t...

After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
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Sad stuff.

Former local writer fatally shot after Schaumburg wedding remembered as ‘defender of those who had no voice’ Christine S. Moyer, 45, of Galena, Ohio was a longtime public relations official for Abbott and a former reporter for the Aurora Beacon-News, Elgin Courier-News and other newspapers.

Former local writer fatally shot after Schaumburg wedding remembered as 'defender of those who had no voice' www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/02/l...

Former local writer fatally shot after Schaumburg wedding remembered as ‘defender of those who had no voice’ Christine S. Moyer, 45, of Galena, Ohio was a longtime public relations official for Abbott and a former reporter for the Aurora Beacon-News, Elgin Courier-News and other newspapers.

Former local writer fatally shot after Schaumburg wedding remembered as 'defender of those who had no voice' www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/02/l...

a woman in a leopard print shirt is looking at her phone . ALT: a woman in a leopard print shirt is looking at her phone .

Are the spam calls and texts increasing or did my info just hit the dark web?

Chicago Has Worst Air Quality In The World As Lollapalooza Starts Fest attendees should “take it easy” and people should limit their time outdoors until the air quality improves, the city’s health department warned.

Chicago Has Worst Air Quality In The World As Lollapalooza Starts blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/31/c...

CPD’s second-in-command gets dramatically different responsibilities in shakeup The second-in-command of the Chicago Police Department appears to have been stripped of virtually all of her duties related to the department’s daily operations, according to a new organizational c…

CPD’s second-in-command gets dramatically different responsibilities in shakeup
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No injuries reported in massive explosion at Berwyn gas station: ‘When I looked back, the gas station was destroyed’ A felled power line seemed to be the cause of a gas station market exploding in the suburbs.

No injuries reported in massive explosion at Berwyn gas station: 'When I looked back, the gas station was destroyed' www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/24/n...

‘The Fantastic Four’ review: In a jet age dream of Manhattan, Marvel’s world-savers take care of business Is the new “Fantastic Four” movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount of downtime in this one. But good is good enough for a Marvel superhero movie these days.

'The Fantastic Four' review: In a jet age dream of Manhattan, Marvel's world-savers take care of business www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/23/f...

Screenshot saying 'Fantastic four skins are coming to Fornite' and someone replies 'Fantastic what'

Who want's Pedro's Fantastic Four skin? 🧐

City Council awards torture victim $12.7M, bringing total to $30M in wrong conviction suits The Chicago City Council approved a $12.7 million payout to Jackie Wilson after he was allegedly tortured and framed for a shooting his brother committed.

City Council awards torture victim $12.7M, bringing total to $30M in wrong conviction suits www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/c...

Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening the door for a possible Chicago mayoral bid.

Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/15/s...

Judge orders man detained in Austin fire that killed 4, including 5-year-old and newspaper editor Lontray Clark faced a Cook County judge Saturday on murder, attempted murder and arson charges connected to a fatal June fire in the 5200 block of West North Avenue in Austin.

Judge orders man detained in Austin fire that killed 4, including 5-year-old and newspaper editor www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/12/a...