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Picture Chicago: 17 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Mayor Brandon Johnson made his pick for the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, the Bears beat the Titans in their preseason opener at Soldier Field, and thousands flocked to the South Side for the Bud Billiken Parade.

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Safe Passage workers celebrated before Chicago kids go back to school

About 20 Safe Passage workers, who aim to ensure the safety of students walking to and from school, received awards for the work they’ve done over the years.

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No surge, but still ‘jarring’: COVID cases creeping up in Chicago

Physicians say Chicago’s late-summer increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations — no matter how slight — serves as a reminder that the virus still packs a devastating punch for vulnerable communities.

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Pink wows Wrigley Field sold-out crowd in colorful, carnival wild ride of a show

No one does what Pink does live, and the fearless gymnastic grace of her shows sets them apart as a dazzling display of physical strength and bravery. Not to mention the feat of being able to deliver her booming vocals while suspended upside-down.

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Bud Billiken Parade puts South Side’s vibrant spirit on display: ‘It brings out the kid in everyone’

In its 94th year, the Saturday parade brought together thousands of community members to celebrate the end of the summer season ahead of the upcoming school year.

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Migrant children welcomed at CPS back-to-school bash

Dozens of migrant children were bused from nearby shelters for the event in Rogers Park, where they picked up school supplies and met faculty and other school families.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 25 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Another Lollapalooza in the books, The E Street Band sells out Wrigley Field, and friends and family gather at the United Center to mourn Rocky Wirtz.

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South Loop gets its first recreational weed dispensary

It’s been six months since Matthew Brewer celebrated the opening of Grasshopper Club’s first shop in Logan Square. Opening its second shop at 58 E. Roosevelt Road was no easier, he said.

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Can classical music deter panhandlers? Walgreens blares Bach outside Chicago stores

The pharmacy chain has been playing orchestra music outside of certain Chicago stores, joining other major retailers who have been doing so in other states.

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Blackhawks players, alumni, fans recall Rocky Wirtz’s amicability at public memorial

Brent Seabrook, Marian Hossa, Chris Chelios, Pat Foley, Darren Pang and others recounted stories Wednesday at the United Center to eulogize Wirtz, the late Hawks chairman.

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Canal Street closes outside Union Station for 18 months of construction

Crews will tear apart the street that’s technically a viaduct that doubles as the roof of the popular station.

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Illinois congressional leaders urge Biden to grant FEMA relief for storm damage

Members of Congress ask the White House for financial assistance to address damage in the wake of strong storms in the Chicago area and down state in June and July.

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Picture Chicago: 25 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Bronzeville church where Emmett Till’s casket lay open becomes a national monument, Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park, and a century-old church in Pilsen could gain landmark status.

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Fans flock to final weekend for Silver Room Block Party: ‘This is what makes Chicago as dope as it is.’

Festivalgoers showed up to bid farewell to the beloved street fest that has celebrated its love for house music from Wicker Park to Hyde Park.

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Groups call for safe-use site as opioid overdose deaths climb

Overdose prevention groups continue to offer innovative solutions — such as stocking old newspaper distribution boxes with anti-overdose medicine — but say such efforts are not enough as deaths continue to rise.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 26 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

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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Chicago’s Chinatown, unlike similar neighborhoods elsewhere, is flourishing

It’s growing, expanding into nearby neighborhoods even as traditional Chinese American communities in other cities face pressures from development.

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Mayor’s allies lay groundwork for referendum on ‘mansion tax’ to aid city’s unhoused people

Brandon Johnson’s plan to raise the transfer tax on high-end homes is opposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders.

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Looking for a new car? Don’t expect prices to drop just yet

Electric vehicles have seen price cuts, but so far the trend has stayed within that small segment of the market.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson tours West Side flood damage as FEMA begins assessment

The federal agency’s review is the first step in getting a disaster proclamation and funds for repairs after a July 2 storm dumped 9 inches of rain in the Chicago area.

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Beyoncé fans show off elaborate outfits ahead of sold-out opening-night performance at Soldier Field

As rain clouds rolled in, Beyhive members took shelter from the storm, many decked out in sparkling cowboy gear for the performer’s Renaissance Tour.

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Critters with clout: Animal influencers walk the pet carpet at Chicago’s first ‘PetCon’

The West Town convention featured internet-famous pets, including a duck and a racing corgi.

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National Labor Relations Board ‘finds merit’ in union claims against Howard Brown Health

The NLRB announced this week it had found “merit” or “partial merit” to claims of bad faith bargaining, among others, that were leveled at Howard Brown Health amid significant layoffs.

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Seasoned Pitchfork Music Festival-goer shares his best tips

Enhance your Pitchfork experience with valuable tips, like finding your new favorite artist at the Blue Stage.

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Pitchfork Day 1: Ric Wilson, Perfume Genius, Jlin, Sen Morimoto, get the party started in Union Park

While crowds were a slow build early in the afternoon, the swarm of Radiohead T-shirts indicated throngs would likely soon be assembling for The Smile, Friday night’s headliner.

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