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Judge tosses eight more convictions linked to disgraced former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts

Northwestern University releases designs for smaller, privately funded Ryan Field

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Top Stories: ➊ – 7-year-old boy shot in West Roseland (Sunday), ➋ – 4-year-old boy with sickle cell anemia gets special honor from Chicago police (Monday), ➌ – Special rededication ceremony held for Our Lady of the Angels in West Humboldt Park (Sunday), ➍ – Sunday Brunch: Trout schnitzel with 'The Whale' chef, Ryan Marks (Sunday), ➎ – Bears kicker Santos inactive against New York Giants (Sunday)

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Portillo's teams up with Lou Malnati's to create Italian beef deep dish pizza

ABC Chicago 10/3 3:27P WLS

It doesn't get more Chicago than this -- and you can get it delivered nationwide.

Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Saturday at Soldier Field

ABC Chicago 10/3 1:27P WLS

ABC7 Chicago's own Alan Krashesky will be at the Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday.

CPD warns of violent robberies in the city, at least 12 reported Monday morning

CBS Chicago (News) 10/3 11:17A Shardaa Gray

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are warning people about a string of violent robberies across the city, include 12 Monday morning. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports from a West...

Chicago Police Department mark progress on reform efforts

CBS Chicago (News) 10/3 11:17A CBS Chicago

The Chicago Police Department released its latest reform progress update on Monday. The report lists the things the department is doing to improve. The measures include: New...

18-month-old boy hit, killed by pickup truck in Albany Park, police say

CBS Chicago (News) 10/3 11:12A Chris Tye

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A toddler was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Albany Park neighborhood Monday afternoon, police said. Just after 1:30 p.m., the 18-month-old boy was...

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Lane celebrates Fritz Pollard Day in honor of trailblazing Black alumnus

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 10/1 1:41P Michael O'Brien

Dr. Stephen Towns, grandson of Frederick “Fritz” Pollard, stands next to a plaque at Lane Stadium honoring Pollard’s professional football career. Kirsten Stickney/For the...

Threats that shut down Downers Grove library drag bingo show included envelope with a letter — and a...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/30 4:08P Manny Ramos

The Downers Grove Public Library’s plans to host a drag-themed bingo event for teens in October was canceled after numerous threats — including a letter with a bullet. Daily...

Street sign unveiled for Honorary Karen Lewis CTU Way in front of teachers union headquarters

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/30 2:50P Tyler LaRiviere

Chicago Teachers Union and elected officials remove the cover to reveal the new street sign marking Honorary Karen Lewis CTU Way in front of the union’s headquarters on...

Refusing to wait for Garcia to decide, Chicago Teachers Union, United Working Families endorse...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/29 7:08A Fran Spielman

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, shown at an April news conference, has been endorsed for mayor by two groups — even though he hasn’t announced he’s running. Pat...

CPS drops to fourth-largest school district in nation

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/28 2:04P Sun-Times staff

Chicago Public Schools sign at CPS head quarters. Rich Hein/Sun-Times Official enrollment figures show Chicago Public Schools is down to 322,000 students this year, pushing it...

Related: Near South High School controversy: Top CPS officials privately warned new building could hurt nearby schools Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

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Proposed Medicare cuts will make it harder for doctors to provide necessary health care

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 10/3 10:54A Letters to the Editor

President Joe Biden delivered remarks about lowering health care costs and strengthening Social Security and Medicare in the Rose Garden at the White House on Sept. 27. Getty...

Bono book tour includes Chicago stop

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 10/3 10:40A Associated Press

Bono is hitting the road for a new tour — this one to promote his memoir. Getty NEW YORK — Bono’s next tour will be without U2 and without a new album to support. He will...

Cody Whitehair out, Cairo Santos back for Bears

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 10/3 9:38A Patrick Finley

Cairo Santos celebrates a field goal against the Texans. Michael Reaves/Getty Images Bears kicker Cairo Santos is back at Halas Hall on Monday after missing Sunday’s game and...

Investigation of NWSL says emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 10/3 7:57A Anne M. Peterson | AP

An investigation into systemic abuse in the NWSL partly focused on former Red Stars coach Rory Dames. Jeff Dean/AP An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted...

Interim Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard gets his shot under tough circumstances

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 10/3 6:32A Steve Megargee | Associated Pres

Interim Wisconsin football coach Jim Leonhard addresses reporters during a news conference announcing the firing of former head coach Paul Chryst. John Hart/Wisconsin State...

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Best apple-picking places near greater Chicago area

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/30 3:29A Kerry Cardoza | WBEZ

It’s prime apple-picking season throughout the Midwest. stock.adobe.com “We tell everyone it truly takes a year to grow an apple,” said Joe Fahey, the owner and orchardist at...

Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico fundraiser set for Wednesday

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/27 10:15A Miriam Di Nunzio

Dozens of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs participated in the “Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray” fundraising event earlier this month at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts...

Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program for Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/21 3:00P Fran Spielman

Outdoor plastic dining bubbles on Fulton Market in October 2020. Expanded outdoor seating was a lifeline for many Chicago restaurants during the pandemic. Associated Press An...

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Fact vs. Fiction: Top 5 Myths About Laser Hair Removal

Chicago Magazine 10/3 6:38A Chicago Magazine

Talking about body hair might be taboo, but we’re going there (yes, there too). Unwanted hair grows all over. We try to get and keep the smooth, hair-free skin we want, but...

Something Good In Every Neighborhood: A Series

Chicago Magazine 10/3 6:11A Sarah Steimer

Tired of hearing negative things about the city? We went to each of Chicago s neighborhoods and have a positive recommendations for what to do, eat, and see. Something Good In...

Related: Something Good In Every Neighborhood: Part 4 Chicago Magazine

Five Things To Do: September 30-October 2

Chicago Magazine 9/30 10:48A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Photos from Chicago’s Secret Supper at Alpana

Chicago Magazine 9/30 8:12A Chicago Magazine

On July 18, Chicago magazine hosted its third Secret Supper of 2022 at Alpana Signh’s new Gold Coast restaurant, Alpana. Ticket holders enjoyed a five-course dinner inspired...

New Tech Backgrounds for October

Sequins and Stripes 9/29 11:00P Liz

Download this desktop background here Happy October! Fall is officially in full swing, cozy vibes are in the air, and I am so ready to settle into my favorite season of the year. To celebrate the new...

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Twitter Reacts to Mesmerizing Chicago Cubs Gameday Drone Video

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/3 8:32A Tim Stebbins

Check out these social media reactions from the Cubs drone video that takes you around and inside Wrigley Field on gameday.

Who Are the Chicago Bears' 5 Most Recent Quarterbacks?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/3 6:17A Ryan Taylor

Here's a run-through of the Chicago Bears' most recent quarterbacks.

Related: Who Is the Chicago Bears Backup Quarterback Trevor Siemian? NBC Chicago (Sports)

White Sox expected to announce manager Tony La Russa's retirement Monday afternoon

CBS Chicago (Sports) 10/3 5:43A CBS Chicago Team

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The White Sox are expected to announce manager Tony La Russa's retirement Monday afternoon, ahead of their final three-game set against the Minnesota Twins to...

Arlington Heights to Vote on Referendum Against Bears Stadium

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/3 4:39A Ryan Taylor

The Village of Arlington Heights will consider a petition created to prevent taxpayer subsidies to the Chicago Bears new stadium developments.

Bulls Q&A: Kostas Antetokounmpo Talks EuroBasket, Giannis Brotherhood

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/3 4:00A K.C. Johnson

Unlike his more famous older brother, Kostas Antetokounmpo hasn't carved out his own NBA identity. He sat down with NBC Sports Chicago to discuss his latest opportunity in...

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Boo! New Hampshire Listing Photos Capture Creepy ‘Halloween’ Movie Villain

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 10:00A Kellie Speed

MLS via Realtor.com Attention, all Halloween lovers! Have we got a scary good home on the market for you. For those who like a scary surprise, this home offers inspiration from the 1978 classic horror...

‘Butterfly House’ on Kauai’s North Shore Lands on the Market for $12.5M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 9:00A Kristine Hansen

MLS via Realtor.com Near the tiny, idyllic town of Hanalei, HI , a contemporary home known as the butterfly house has landed on the market. This is the only brand-new waterfront home to be offered on...

David Bromstad of ‘My Lottery Dream Home’ Finds a Place Where You Can Live Like a Millionaire—on a...

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 8:00A Jillian Pretzel

HGTV On My Lottery Dream Home , host David Bromstad always tries to find his clients lovely homes in charming towns where they can live like millionaires, but not spend like them. And the latest place...

Alec Baldwin Lists His Enormous Hamptons Farmhouse for $29M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 4:00A Kellie Speed

Getty Images / hamptonsrealestate.com Alec Baldwin has listed his massive farmhouse in Amagansett, NY, for a jaw-dropping $29 million. According to the New York Post , this is where the 30 Rock actor...

6 Things That Make Your Kitchen Look Outdated—and How To Fix Them

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 1:00A Kathleen Willcox

Getty Images Is your kitchen decor so outdated it makes you nostalgic for the days of mullets, skinny ties, and acid-washed jeans? Don’t feel bad. It’s easy to get comfortable...

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Chicago Tonight In Your Neighborhood: Plan for New School on Near South Side Runs Into Opposition

WTTW Health 9/29 6:44P Acacia Hernandez

Chicago Tonight In Your Neighborhood: Plan for New School on Near South Side Runs Into Opposition Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 23:44

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