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Help for Chicagoans adjusting to life after prison, Exelon pays legal bills in ComEd trial and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

ComEd parent Exelon is paying legal bills for two executives convicted of bribery

The company will not say how much it has paid to attorneys representing ex-CEO Anne Pramaggiore and VP John Hooker, but a rep says ratepayer funds are not used.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

Chicago Sun-Times journalism wins 8 top honors from Chicago Headline Club

The Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism given by the Chicago affiliate of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized a wide range of work.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

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Chicago teens may gather downtown because there are few options in their neighborhoods

Few venues catering to teens are found outside of downtown and surrounding areas. And neighborhood parks are getting even more dangerous.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023

Obama shares words of advice with a new generation of community organizers

Barack Obama credits Lilydale First Baptist Church on the South Side — where he spoke with about 30 students — and its longtime pastor for helping him find his way.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023

Michael McClain’s Illinois pension is suspended after ComEd bribery conviction

The suspension against McClain, a top confidant of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, may not hold since his crimes occurred years after his time in office.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023

Chicago’s new interim top cop, ComEd 4 found guilty and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023

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1st Police District Council members sworn in for ‘historical opportunity’

The newly elected councils will hold public meetings to relay concerns and ideas to police from residents and nominate candidates for a panel that will help choose a police superintendent.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

South Sider recalls childhood before home was demolished, CTA’s grime-fighting campaign and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

Why we’re launching The Democracy Solutions Project

In the runup to the 2024 election, the Sun-Times, WBEZ and the Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago will be collaborating on a project to educate our audience about the threat to our democracy and how we can form “a more perfect union.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents disagree on

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023

CTA’s grime-fighting campaign is overdue, riders say

The agency’s efforts include more janitors and more power-washing to boost public confidence in public transit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023

Mayor-elect Johnson’s plans to double number of summer jobs for Chicago’s teens might require some work

Johnson will take office just two weeks before the city’s deadline to apply for summer employment, and he will be locked into a budget set by the previous administration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

Bridgeport bank failure proves costly for FDIC, a CPD officer faces dismissal and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

Chicago tavern history: Did you know the vote to make us a city happened in a bar?

To get the lowdown on bars, beer and Chicago, WBEZ’s Curious City podcast crew headed to Uptown’s iconic Carol’s Pub with a couple of experts.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 17, 2023

6 new food books from Chicagoans include history of city’s greatest foods, Midwest pie recipes and more

CHICAGO — A new bestselling book shares the stories behind some of the most beloved Chicago food — and one notorious drink.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Take a walking tour of free art popping up around the Loop

Pegged to EXPO Chicago, we put together a walking tour of four exhibitions for anyone near the Loop in the coming weeks. Each is free.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

5 of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s public safety promises — and obstacles

He’s vowed to add 200 detectives, shut off ShotSpotter, expand crisis teams, create trauma centers and boost efforts against domestic violence.

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The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2023

Harvard to rename school after top Republican donor following $300m gift

Graduate school of arts and sciences to be named in honor of Ken Griffin, 54, hedge-fund billionaire and world’s 35th richest person

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

Chicago’s ShotSpotter deal, funeral service details for two city firefighters and more in your news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023

By the numbers: How Johnson won the mayor’s race

Sizable runoff wins in majority-Black precincts allowed Brandon Johnson to erase a 60,000-plus vote deficit from the February general election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023

Lawmaker pushes to scrutinize state program for children in mental health crisis

A WBEZ investigation found the SASS program fails to ensure thousands of children get any follow-up help, let alone the type of intensive behavioral health support many need.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

What can we expect from Brandon Johnson — Chicago’s next mayor

What will the incoming mayor do about high crime rates and low test scores? Here is what Brandon Johnson said on the campaign trail.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

How Illinois utilities target struggling customers, the next mayor’s public safety plan and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

How a Chicago airport was erased from the map 20 years ago

On March 31, 2003, bulldozers sent by Mayor Richard M. Daley destroyed the runway at Meigs Field. The move was seen then and now as an example of mayoral overreach.

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