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Company pitches reopening Gresham Save A Lot, Cubs co-owner eyes the Sky, more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022

Zach LaVine: would have been ‘disrespectful’ to look elsewhere

"I went into the offseason with an open mind,'' LaVine explained on Monday, when discussing his recently signed five-year, $215 million max contract. "Once I was able to meet with [Bulls general manager] Marc [Eversley] and [executive vice president ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2022

Cook County homeowners told to pay up for tax breaks they shouldn’t have received, Illinois Dems’ assault weapons ban and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Highland Park shooting - live: ‘Multiple’ people shot at July 4 parade in Illinois

The number of wounded is currently unknown

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Ron Coomer’s sentimental journey

The Cubs radio analyst, a Southwest Side son, spent a day reliving his past — and the emotions came flooding back.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022

Sun-Times, WBEZ lease space in Old Post Office

The arrangement, in an acknowledgement of continued hybrid work, marks a downsizing from the paper’s home on the Near West Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Toni Preckwinkle beats Democratic primary challenger Richard Boykin for Cook County Board president

Preckwinkle said Tuesday night she looks “forward to all the good work that lies ahead” as her opponent, Richard Boykin — a former Cook County Board commissioner — conceded the race: “The voters have spoken, and I stand by their decision.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

Congress candidate Jonathan Jackson: Made ‘mistake’ in ignoring personal financial disclosure deadline

Jackson, running in the Illinois 1st Congressional District, waited until days before the election to file a personal financial disclosure due in May.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

Afternoon Edition: June 22, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022