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Mayor Brandon Johnson: Parents and students should make their voices heard this year

The former Chicago Public Schools teacher welcomes families back to school and discusses what this season means to him as mayor.

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Beyoncé came to town, a heatwave hit the Chicago area, and thousands flocked to Union Park for the annual Pitchfork Music Festival.

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Future of architecturally important Lakeside Bank branch is up in the air

The bank, originally a groundbreaking library for the blind and disabled designed by Chicago architect Stanley Tigerman, is for sale since its closure, Lee Bey writes.

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Windy City Fieldhouse sports complex in Logan Square is closing at the end of August

For more than 25 years, families, children and adults across the city have flocked to the facility for friendly pickup basketball, soccer and volleyball games. It’s also a popular birthday party destination for kids.

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Two brothers file lawsuits accusing Chicago detectives of framing them for murder out of revenge, torturing them into confessing

Reginald Henderson and Sean Tyler, who both spent 25 years in prison, contend in federal lawsuits filed Tuesday that detectives targeted them because Tyler had testified for the defense in a case they had handled in 1991.

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Emmett Till-inspired art installation marks groundbreaking on work to restore his former Woodlawn home

The annual ice cream social to celebrate Emmett Till’s birthday also marked the opening of an interactive art installation, titled ‘Be Careful, I Always Am,’ by Chicago-born artist Germane Barnes.

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Picture Chicago: 12 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Former Northwestern athletes went public with allegations of widespread hazing in the school’s athletic program, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced he will step down as president of Rainbow PUSH, and this week’s $1 billion Powerball jackpot was the seventh highest in U.S. history.

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Scientists test South Side air, rain to find ways to tackle climate-related problems

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory say they want to help understand perennial flooding as well as climate-related bad air quality and extreme heat.

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At 100, Lou Mitchell’s diner remains an iconic slice of Americana

The iconic downtown Chicago diner seems frozen in time, from its original wooden stools and winding counter to its good old comfort food served in generous portions.

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‘Fighter for freedom’: Kamala Harris praises legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition convention

Vice President Harris said that when she was in law school in the 1980s, she had a ‘Jesse Jackson for President’ bumper sticker on her car.

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A tornado blew through the Chicago area, anti-violence activists held a die-in protest in Daley Plaza, and the Windy City Smokeout kicked off outside the United Center.

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In ‘Port of Entry,’ stories of Albany Park’s immigrant community takes centerstage

The Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects have transformed a Northwest Side commercial building to tell the stories of four immigrant families creating a community in Albany Park.

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Windy City Smokeout — world-class barbecue the perfect pairing for world-class music

Some 10,000 sausages, 12,000 pounds of ribs, 18,000 pounds of brisket and 12,000 pounds of pulled pork will be served up at the four-day fest in Chicago.

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To mark 500th day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chicagoans gather in protest

More than 200 people stood along North Michigan Avenue to draw attention to the war and the need for the U.S. and allies to continue supporting Ukraine.

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Activists push for landmark status at Burr Oak Cemetery, where there are ‘improvements to be made’

More than a decade after scandal hit the historic cemetery, local advocates say there’s still much left to be desired, with wooden markers broken and rain causing Emmett Till’s grave to constantly be submerged.

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Picture Chicago: 28 must-see photos from the week in news

A record-setting storm caused widespread flash flooding and delayed the inaugural NASCAR event in Chicago; thousands gathered for the one-year anniversary of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting; and more from Sun-Times photographers.

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‘A magic life’: Trans Chicagoans find joy in finding and starting families ‘in spite of’ tribulations

Members of the transgender community find affirmation and support from those closest to them despite rifts with relatives over their identities and laws targeting them.

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Unleashing creativity for a cause: CPS teacher hosts summer glass-painting workshops to raise money for Ukraine

High school art teacher Elena Diadenko said she will continue raising money for Ukraine until the war is over.

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CPS engineering scholars tour L stop project, ponder possible careers

The Paschen Engineering scholars from Westinghouse College Prep toured the upcoming Damen Green Line stop just north of the United Center. The station is expected to open next year.

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Immigrant advocates slam Pritzker for cutting health care program for noncitizens

As of Saturday, people ages 42 to 64 no longer are eligible to join a Medicaid-like program for noncitizens. Those already enrolled will now have co-pays.

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Little Village Discount Mall vendors see drastic declines in shoppers, sales

The dozens of vendors remaining at the retail center say business has declined up to 80% since half the businesses were forced to move out. Those left behind fear that out-of-state shoppers may think the entire mall closed.

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NASCAR Chicago: The race, the rain delay and more from Sunday in photos

Shane Van Gisbergen won the Grant Park 220 to wrap up NASCAR’s first weekend in Chicago. See how Sun-Times photographers’ captured Sunday on NASCAR weekend.

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More markets like New Maxwell Street could showcase city’s culture, help stop violence

The original Maxwell Street is known worldwide, but rather than respect this great amenity, Chicago has treated it poorly. Expanding the New Maxwell Street Market and replicating it elsewhere could incubate businesses and be a centerpiece for neighborhoods.

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Charges pending against man who drove on Chicago NASCAR course: Police

The man allegedly drove through a barrier to get onto the track, which wasn’t in use at the time after the day’s second race was halted when lightning was spotted.

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PHOTOS: NASCAR descends on Chicago, Day 1 of the race

What does it look like when professional stock car racing takes over one of the largest cities in America? See for yourself.

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