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A one-year-old boy died on June 10 of asphyxia, according to the Cook County medical examinerâs office, which ruled his death a homicide and said his mother died by suicide.
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June death of 1-year-old boy ruled homicide
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Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a fiery defense of his corporate head tax Thursday, citing Democratic election wins nationwide and accusing critics of siding with billionaires over working people.
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Emboldened by Democrats' recent election sweep, Mayor Johnson stands firm on corporate head tax
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Public transit disability programs secured funding from state's $1.5 billion transit bill, but major improvements delayed until 2027 as only $320 million expected in 2026, RTA says.
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Chicago's new transit money, set to kick in late 2026, will first revive disability ride-share program
The bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature is set to pump an additional $1.5 billion a year to the state's money-starved transit systems. But the additional revenue won't kick in until the last half of 2026, when new taxes are expected to raise nearly $320 million for transit by year's end.
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Federal agents' use of force during Chicago deportation operations "shocks the conscience," the Trump administration's arguments "lack credibility," and a Border Patrol official lied about tear gas use, a judge ruled Thursday.
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Federal judge enters broader order governing feds' use of force during immigration blitz
The judge previously forbade federal agents from using tear gas or other âriot controlâ weapons against people who pose no immediate threat and without two warnings during the deportation campaign. However, that order was set to expire at 11 a.m. Thursday.
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A man has pleaded guilty to murder charges in the shooting death of Chicago rapper Tray Savage in Chatham five years ago, according to court documents.
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Man pleads guilty in murder of Chicago rapper 'Tray Savage'
Demitri Jackson, 25, was sentenced to 29 years in prison as part of the plea Tuesday, according to court documents. He was taken into custody the same day.
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U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago is entering a preliminary injunction governing the use of force against protesters and journalists.
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Starbucksâ union members have voted to strike next week at the companyâs U.S. stores, including ones in Chicago, unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday.
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Starbucks' union workers planning strike unless company agrees to a contract
The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups.
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Are you flying out of Chicago amid the FAA cuts? Whatâs your backup plan if your flight gets delayed or cancelled?
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth demands Justice Department investigation into FBI's role detaining U.S. citizens during immigration raids, calling the prolonged holds without charges potentially illegal "secret detentions."
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Sen. Duckworth demands end to 'secret detentions' of citizen protesters by FBI, calls for DOJ investigation
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth called on FBI director Kash Patel to end the âsecret detentionsâ and hand over all paperwork regarding the agencyâs involvement in immigration enforcement and âOperation Midway Blitz," according to a letter shared with the Sun-Times.
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A 16-year-old Hinsdale teen leads free AI workshops for seniors, demystifying technology and teaching scam prevention after realizing his grandfather's generation needed help.
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Hinsdale teen helps senior citizens get a handle on AI and other technological mysteries
Isa Ibrahim, a 16-year-old junior at Hinsdale Central High School, demystifies generative artifical intelligence in free seminars at the local library.
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Federal government deploys propaganda tactics including military-style raid videos and patriotic recruitment ads to win support for immigration crackdown, despite reality often contradicting its portrayal of Chicago.
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Watch how government âpropagandaâ techniques portray Chicago as a city at war with the feds
The governmentâs social media storytelling doesnât always match whatâs happening in communities across the nationâs third-largest city and its suburbs. Nick Cull, a professor at USC's communications and journalism school, says the diverging sources of information are creating âparallel universes.â
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Good morning, Chicago. We've got a new
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'Propaganda' portrays Chicago at war with feds
Plus: Judges in three courtrooms address federal tactics, what the state's new transit spending bill means for you and more.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2025/11/06/ice-broder-patrol-trump-bovino-broadview-cta-metra-rta-pace
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Beyond saving transit from cuts, the $1.5 billion funding package raises regional sales taxes, redirects gas tax revenue and hikes tollway fees affecting all Illinois residents.
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What Illinois' new transit spending bill means for riders, drivers
New legislation calls for no public transit fare increases, but tolls and sales tax are set to increase
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While hearing arguments, the justices seemed skeptical about President Donald Trumpâs ability to implement sweeping tariffs under an emergency law.
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Illinois companies keeping eye on Supreme Court case brought by Vernon Hills toymaker
While hearing arguments, the justices seemed skeptical about President Donald Trump's ability to implement sweeping tariffs under an emergency law.
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The board chose the finalists in a closed session last week. Those candidates will be put through a series of interviews on Monday with a community panel and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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CPS CEO search narrowed to 2 candidates and interim CEO Macquline King not 1 of them, sources say
The board chose the finalists in a closed session last week. Those candidates will be put through a series of interviews on Monday with a community panel and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said he would still meet Mayor Brandon Johnsonâs budget-cutting mandate by holding open 984 police positions, but budgeting less money for those vacancies he knew the city would not be able to fill.
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CPD to slow hiring, pause academy training next summer to cut costs, superintendent says
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said he would still meet Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget-cutting mandate by holding open 984 police positions, but budgeting less money for those vacancies he knew the city would not be able to fill.
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The U.S. federal judge is requiring officials at the de facto ICE detention center to provide detainees with a clean bedding mat, hygienic supplies, three meals with water per day, and access to lawyers and a phone, among other requirements.
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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is requiring officials at the de facto detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide detainees with a clean bedding mat, a sufficient amount of hygienic supplies, three meals with water per day, and access to lawyers and a phone, amongâŚ
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Sigcho-Lopez confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times on Wednesday that he has formed an exploratory committee, after being encouraged to run by community members following U.S. Rep. Jesus âChuyâ Garciaâs surprising exit from the March primary race.
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With Chuy out, Ald. Sigcho-Lopez explores independent bid for Garcia's Congressional seat
Sigcho-Lopez confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times on Wednesday that he has formed an exploratory committee, after being encouraged to run by community members following U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's surprising exit from the March primary race.
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Federal prosecutors accused Eric Sanders of tapping a company for snow removal services at OâHare, and funneling money through subcontracted companies owned by his father and girlfriendâs son to line his own pockets to the tune of $266,700.
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Top O'Hare official indicted on fraud charges linked to snow removal services at the airport
Federal prosecutors accused Eric Sanders of tapping a company for snow removal services at OâHare, and funneling money through subcontracted companies owned by his father and girlfriendâs son to line his own pockets to the tune of $266,700.
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Testimony from the agent who shot a woman multiple times in an immigration enforcement action revealed how he touted his marksmanship in leaving seven wounds despite firing five bullets. He later texted fellow agents, âPut that in your book boys.â
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Border Patrol agent 'bragged' about shooting woman in Brighton Park, defense attorney says
Testimony from the agent who shot a woman multiple times in an immigration enforcement action revealed how he touted his marksmanship in leaving seven wounds despite firing five bullets. He later texted fellow agents, 'Put that in your book boys.'
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is seeking all owed wages, 5% interest, penalties â $2,000 per violation â and an equal amount of punitive damages, to be held in a trust for the affected employees.
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Raoul sues Humboldt Park construction company for underpaying, underreporting employee wages
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is seeking all owed wages, 5% interest, penalties â $2,000 per violation â and an equal amount of punitive damages, to be held in a trust for the affected employees.
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Funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is frozen. Reduced benefits are expected to restart later this month. In the meantime, area restaurants are stepping up to help. This list will be updated.
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These 24 Chicago-area restaurants are offering free and discounted meals to SNAP recipients
Funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is frozen. Reduced benefits are expected to restart later this month. In the meantime, area restaurants are stepping up to help. This list will be updated.
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Bears tight end Colston Loveland, whose 58-yard touchdown catch-and-run won a wild game against the Bengals on Sunday, was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.
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Bears TE Colston Loveland wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Loveland's 58-yard touchdown catch with 17 seconds to play Sunday.
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A man and a woman in their 70s were killed and the person who allegedly caused the deadly traffic crash was injured Tuesday afternoon on the Southwest Side.
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2 killed, 1 injured in Southwest Side crash
A 73-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where they died after the Tuesday 3 pm. crash, police said.
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Two pilots have successfully executed emergency landings on Lake Shore Drive during engine failures, likely the only such incidents in the roadway's history.
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âMaydayâ: How many planes have landed on Lake Shore Drive?
What makes a road or any other non-airport spot the best option in an emergency?
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Two Prospect Heights police officers were fired after complaint regarding their noncriminal off-duty behavior, but officials said they were unable to provide further details.
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Two Prospect Heights police officers fired after complaint of noncriminal off-duty conduct
Sgt. Michael Smith and Officer Sofia Tirovolas, who were fired, were hired in 2012 and 2022 according to information previously posted by the city.
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A daycare teacher was detained by federal immigration officers Wednesday morning on the Northwest Side, a video shows.
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Daycare teacher taken into ICE custody on Northwest Side, video shows
Video purportedly showed two agents pulling the woman out of Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center at 2550 W. Addison St. around 7 a.m.
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A Skokie man is due in court Wednesday accused of shooting a 23-year-old woman during an incident that a City Council member said was sparked by road rage.
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Skokie man accused of Edgewater road rage shooting
Justin Abbott, 28, is charged with felony aggravated battery and was scheduled to appear for a detention hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court building.
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A federal judge permanently blocked Trump administration from withholding transportation funds over immigration enforcement cooperation, calling the conditions imposed on 20 states including Illinois "arbitrary and capricious."
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Judge blocks Trump administration from withholding transportation funds over immigration enforcement
Judge John R. McConnell of Rhode Island said the Trump Department of Transportation âblatantly oversteppedâ its authority in an attempt to âcoerce States into cooperating with federal civil immigration enforcement.â
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Chicago artist Ben Lewis discovered irreplaceable Koko Taylor memorabiliaâincluding awards, photos with celebrities, and handwritten lyricsâbeing sold cheaply at a Back of the Yards flea market.
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'Queen of the Blues' Koko Taylor's prized possessions â including a Grammy â sold at Chicago flea market
A treasure trove of her items were put on sale for dirt cheap after a junk dealer's random purchase of the contents of Taylor's storage locker in Orland Park.
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Koko's flea market blues
Plus: A crucial hearing over federal immigration agents' use of force, Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to build a $50 million Greyhound station and more.
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After federal officials testified and appeals court intervened, a Wednesday hearing will decide long-term restrictions on federal agents' treatment of protesters and journalists during Chicago deportation operations.
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Crucial hearing over feds' use of force could reveal 'incredible' Bovino testimony Wednesday
A federal judge has been deluged with claims that the feds have violated a temporary restraining order, including an allegation that U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino personally tossed tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification.
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Weâve got a newsy day planned at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. My colleagues and I at
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As Jesse Jackson Jr. attempts a comeback more than a decade after he resigned from Congress and was convicted on corruption charges, one of his financial contributors is a south suburban politician who's under investigation for campaign-finance misconduct.
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As he runs for Congress, Jesse Jackson Jr. takes campaign cash from ally under federal investigation
That political pal, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, is being investigated for misusing campaign money â the same type of offense that once sent Jackson to prison. Jackson is running to reclaim his old U.S. House seat, running as a Democrat in the March primary.
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Crucial hearing over feds' use of force could reveal 'incredible' Bovino testimony Wednesday
A federal judge has been deluged with claims that the feds have violated a temporary restraining order, including an allegation that U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino personally tossed tear gas...
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No one was hurt but some residents lost passports and other documents and fear they could be targets of immigration agents.
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Fire damages Albany Park apartment building
No one was hurt but some residents lost passports and other documents and fear they could be targets of immigration agents.
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Questions remain over funding for ChiArtsâ lauded conservatory program, which the school district estimates will cost $5.5 million a year to keep running in its current form.
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CPS board votes to absorb ChiArts, fund Epic Academy through end of school year
Questions remain over funding for ChiArtsâ lauded conservatory program, which the school district estimates will cost $5.5 million a year to keep running in its current form.
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The Cubs have traded veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles, barely over three months after they acquired him from Baltimore at the trade deadline.
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Cubs trade veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles
The Cubs essentially had Kittredge on loan down the stretch and into the playoffs, after acquiring him from Baltimore at the trade deadline.
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In November 1975, Chicago Tribune critic Gene Siskel and Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert went into a WTTW studio to tape their first review show. With some coaching, the two rivals became friends and put Chicago on the film criticism map.
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Film events mark 50th anniversary of Siskel and Ebert's pairing on TV
In November 1975, Chicago Tribune critic Gene Siskel and Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert went into a WTTW studio to tape their first review show. With some coaching, the two rivals became friends and put Chicago on the film criticism map.
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The Illinois General Assembly's top two legislative leaders won't go head-to-head for the seat soon to be vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.
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Harmon opts against battling Welch in crowded West Side race for state central committee post
The Illinois General Assembly's top two legislative leaders won't go head-to-head, but House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is facing other Democratic power players.
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Local Ald. Bill Conway (34th) said he discovered the mayorâs plan to solve the four-year-old Greyhound station problem almost by chance while perusing TIF reports distributed to City Council members outlining projects in their wards.
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Ald. Conway stumbles upon Mayor Johnson's plan to build $50M Greyhound station
Local Ald. Bill Conway (34th) said he discovered the mayorâs plan to solve the four-year-old Greyhound station problem almost by chance while perusing TIF reports distributed to City Council members outlining projects in their wards.
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The Chicago Sun-Times collected an overview of some of the most egregious Chicago machine-like examples of anointing a successor, including instances of family hand-me-downs.
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Chuy Garciaâs move shouldnât surprise -- in Chicago, political handoffs and family dynasties are nothing new
The Chicago Sun-Times collected an overview of some of the most egregious Chicago machine-like examples of anointing a successor, including instances of family hand-me-downs. In some cases, incumbents stepped down just before an election, setting the stage for the mayor to appoint a pick withoutâŚ
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15-year-old John Thomas was fatally shot while biking to his father's house for trick-or-treating on the Near West Side Friday afternoon. His mother says he treated everyone like family.
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Mother mourns son, 15, killed in Halloween shooting on Near West Side
John Thomas was biking to his father's house to go trick-or-treating Friday afternoon when he was fatally shot in the 1300 block of West Grenshaw Street.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson videotaped City Hall's gift room after accusations of unreported gifts, but the room wasn't built until after he blocked the inspector general's inspection attempt.
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City Hall gift room highlights Mayor Johnsonâs âhostility to oversight,â inspector general says
The room was built only after city Inspector General Deborah Witzburg was denied an unannounced inspection, underlining the Johnson administrationâs lack of transparency, she says.
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Family and friends of Huayi Bian, 36 and Weizhong Xiong, 38, filled a courtroom gallery as the murder trial began. Alvin Thomas,25, is charged with their murders.
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Trial of man accused in 2020 fatal shooting of two men in Chinatown gets underway
Family and friends of Huayi Bian, 36 and Weizhong Xiong, 38, filled a courtroom gallery as the murder trial began. Alvin Thomas,25, is charged with their murders.
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U.S. Rep. Jesus âChuyâ Garcia says his health and family led to last-minute ballot switch but guarantees his chief of staff will take his place.
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Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia says health, family led to last-minute ballot switch: 'I followed the rules'
Garcia is defending his decision to help his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, collect petitions to take his place.
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Jefferson Park's Gale Street Inn, shuttered since June, plans to reopen in December under new ownership. The sale includes the restaurantâs recipes, including the famous baby back ribs.
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Jefferson Park restaurant Gale Street Inn set to reopen under new owner
Paulo Villabona plans to keep serving the restaurant's signature dishes and hire back some former staff.
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Police who responded to two people possibly asleep in a car along a northwest suburban Crystal Lake road Tuesday morning found them dead.
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Police seek public's help after man and woman found dead in Crystal Lake car
The case is considered an "active investigation" and while evidence is still being gathered, there is no danger to the public, police said in a statement.
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The White Sox are picking up the $20 million club option on Luis Robert for the 2026 season. The 27-year-old center fielder hit .223 with 14 homers and 33 stolen bases while playing in 110 games.
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White Sox to pick up Luis Robert Jr.âs 2026 option
The Sox' center fielder will return for the 2026 season.
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