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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence: A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in ...
apnews.com/article/r-kelly-sex-trafficking-appeal-chicago-23777cf9f0c82e8083734c974903ea0a
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
‘When I get through with Chicago, they’ll be loving me.’ Looking back at first words from the Bears’ top draft picks.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/chicago-bears-draft-picks-first-words/
Chicago Bears NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/25/chicago-bears-picks-2024-nfl-draft/73324071007/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
Column: When Chicago’s sports executives speak, people listen — then decipher the real meaning
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-sports-executives-speak/
Biden nominates stalled Chicago prosecutor nominee to judgeship instead: President Joe Biden on Wednesday ended his bid to confirm April Perry to serve as ...
reuters.com/legal/government/biden-nominates-stalled-chicago-prosecutor-nominee-judgeship-instead-2024-04-24/
The ghost of the 1968 antiwar movement has returned
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/chicago-dnc-antiwar-protests.html
Column: Changes are coming to the Chicago Bulls, Artūras Karnišovas pledges. ‘This group hasn’t worked.’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/chicago-bulls-arturas-karnisovas-changes/
Quick Glance: Karnišovas Plans Changes
- Artūras Karnišovas stresses accountability and readiness for action.
- Karnišovas acknowledges continuity failure and upcoming changes.
- Potential changes may extend beyond the roster.
- Karnišovas intends to be aggressive and shake up the team.
Chicago Bears Q&A: Would it be smart to trade down from No. 9? Any big surprise in store? Best pick of the last decade?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-mailbag-nfl-draft-2/
Makeover to give Chicago Heights food pantry a supermarket feel: A federal grant will help Respond Now in Chicago Heights turn its food pantry into a space that ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/makeover-to-give-chicago-heights-food-pantry-a-supermarket-feel/
Northwestern students set up pro-Palestinian encampment as university changes protest policy
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/northwestern-students-set-up-pro-palestinian-encampment-as-university-changes-protest-policy/
Have you met Chicago’s Bug Girl? Janelle Iaccino wants to enlighten the city on the greatness of the creepy, crawly things
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/janelle-iaccino-bug-girl-pest-control/
From Wrigley Field to Soldier Field: Where the Chicago Bears have played home games since 1921
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-home-game-stadiums/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears' Historic Home Games: Wrigley to Soldier Field
- The Chicago Bears' history began in 1920 in Decatur when the Staley Starch Company decided to sponsor a football team.
- The team primarily played at Wrigley Field and then Soldier Field, with occasional games at other venues.
- From the early decades at Wrigley Field to the move to Soldier Field in 1971, significant victories and championships marked the team's journey.
- Spanning different venues like Staley Field, Mills Stadium, and Memorial Stadium, the Bears have created a rich history in Chicago.
'Bayou Barbie' Angel Reese ready for her next act with Chicago Sky in WNBA: Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft and ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/draft/2024/04/15/chicago-sky-angel-reese-wnba-draft/73335710007/
Skokie gives final OK to convert office towers to 245 luxe apartments: The Skokie Village Board gave their final approval for a developer to convert two office ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/skokie-gives-final-ok-to-convert-office-towers-to-245-luxe-apartments/
Editorial: For the DNC, Kim Foxx is scrapping do-not-prosecute rules for ‘peaceful’ protesters. She should do so permanently.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/editorial-kim-foxx-democratic-national-convention-protesters/
Letters: Presidential debates are not useful: Presidential debates have become the complete opposite of a fair or useful evaluation of the candidates and their ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/letters-vp-042324/
Column: Will Sundance Institute x Chicago be good for the local film industry?: This June, "Sundance Institute x Chicago" brings four festival ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/column-will-sundance-institute-x-chicago-be-good-for-the-local-film-industry/
South Side man gets 3 years for possession of ‘Trump gun’: The gun been custom-etched with Trump's face on the grip, as well as "Trump 45th" and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/i-never-seen-a-gun-like-it-south-side-man-gets-3-years-for-possession-of-trump-gun/
Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents
apnews.com/article/chicago-migrants-black-latino-biden-immigration-ab8d7f22eea423d86fb350665b9e66f6
Johnson safety plan slow out of the gate, but mayor vows ‘root causes’ approach will work
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/johnson-safety-plan-slow-out-of-gate/
2024 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks taken in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the first time ever
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/2024-nfl-draft-preview-spt-intl/
‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/
Rickea Jackson or Kamilla Cardoso? Alissa Pili or Angel Reese? WNBA draft predictions for the Chicago Sky.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/14/chicago-sky-wnba-draft-predictions/
Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors: To get the Chicago mayor recall mechanism question on ballots this fall ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/mayor-brandon-johnson-slams-uphill-effort-to-recall-chicago-mayors/
Clarence Page: A new Chicago mayor faces similar issues to the ones that dogged Richard J. Daley in 1968
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/clarence-page-brandon-johnson-democratic-convention-richard-daley/
New Maui fire report shows utility waited hours to respond to broken power line: Hawaiian Electric did not send a representative to check on fallen power ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/18/maui-fire-report-slow-response/
Cook County commissioner Monica Gordon is the Democratic Party’s choice for county clerk
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/cook-county-commissioner-monica-gordon-is-the-democratic-partys-choice-for-county-clerk/
World Business Chicago names new CEO: The CEO will be in charge of pitching Chicago as a destination for corporate relocation and expansion ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/world-business-chicago-new-ceo/
Laura Washington: Where is the outrage for the victims of Chicago’s latest mass shooting?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/column-chicago-mass-shooting-where-is-the-outrage-washington/
House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP: The House on Friday advanced legislation to send aid to Ukraine and other embattled U.S ...
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WNBA Draft grades: Fever earn A for picking Clark, Sky receive C+ even with Angel Reese
theathletic.com/5418814/2024/04/16/wnba-draft-grades-caitlin-clark-angel-reese/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council: Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/johnsons-ambitious-1-25b-bond-plan-70m-migrant-proposal-pass-city-council/
Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca
abcnews.go.com/US/video-released-person-interest-fatal-shooting-chicago-police-officer-luis-huesca/story
Democratic Convention organizers leaning on locals to handle possible migrant surge in August
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/democratic-convention-organizers-leaning-on-locals-to-handle-possible-migrant-surge-in-august/
A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured when gunfire broke out at a family gathering in Chicago this weekend, according to police ... Show more
9-year-old girl killed, 10 other people wounded in shooting at family gathering - ABC News
9-year-old girl killed, 10 other people wounded in shooting at family gathering - ABC News
How David Pecker’s Testimony Could Catch Donald Trump: There’s no killing the story of Trump’s criminal trial
slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2024/04/courts-donald-trump-trial-david-pecker-testimony-supreme-court-protests-israel-gaza-palestine
Senators show confidence in Johnson’s O’Hare rebuild plan: Johnson wants to change the sequencing of construction on the long-awaited Global Terminal and two new ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/senators-show-confidence-johnsons-ohare/
Ex-Ald. Edward Burke resigns from Union League Club, scene of key meeting in corruption case
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/ex-ald-edward-burke-resigns-from-union-league-club-scene-of-key-meeting-in-corruption-case/
Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4603541-colberts-late-show-to-air-live-from-chicago-during-democratic-convention/
Editorial: Springfield issues a 92-8 vote of no confidence in Brandon Johnson, Stacy Davis Gates
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/editorial-ctu-margaret-croke-jb-pritzker-stacy-davis-gates/
Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention: Thanks to progress made by President Joe Biden and Democrats at the state and local ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/opinion-chicago-preparations-democratic-national-convention-dnc/
Column: ‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation’ on WTTW lays bare a city’s history of housing discrimination
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/column-shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-on-wttw-lays-bare-a-citys-history-of-housing-discrimination/
Letters: We need more traffic stops, not fewer: Time and time again, we hear about out-of-control drive-by shootings, carjackings, smash and grabs with vehicles ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/letters-vp-042224-dexter-reed-shooting-traffic-stops/
The sound of guns: IDF general talks artillery, munitions used to fight Hamas: When the IDF uses the term “fire,” it means all the munitions that can be brought ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797715
Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with Chicago gun intel center
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/justice-department-violent-crime-chicago-gun-intel-center/
Editorial: World Business Chicago CEO must sell our uneasy city as a great investment
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/editorial-world-business-chicago-philip-clement-brandon-johnson/
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-shut-down-major-us-airport-roads-and-bridges
House opens debate on foreign aid as Dems save Johnson: The speaker's reliance on the minority party to advance his plan is likely to fuel calls from his ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/19/congress/rule-passes-with-dems-00153303
Cook County reallocates $70M for migrants from health care to food service in Chicago
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/cook-county-reallocates-70m-for-migrants-from-health-care-to-food-service-in-chicago/
Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Bulls News: Chicago All-Star Hints at Possible Summer Departure: After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, this impending unrestricted free ...
newsweek.com/sports/nba/bulls-news-chicago-all-star-hints-possible-summer-departure-1892539
Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/
Protesters appear at testy Chicago Police Board meeting to call for firing of officers involved in killing of Dexter Reed
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/protesters-appear-at-testy-chicago-police-board-meeting-to-call-for-firing-of-officers-involved-in-the-killing-of-dexter-reed/
Willie Wilson: Austin residents have been forgotten after 2023’s historic flooding
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/opinion-austin-chicago-flood-recovery/
Letters: Illinois Senate is foolish to advance medical debt legislation: What is the Illinois Senate thinking? Sure, much medical debt is not incurred willingly ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/letters-illinois-senate-is-foolish-to-advance-medical-debt-legislation/
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘evolution of the leadership’ needed at CTA: The governor's comments come as embattled agency President Dorval Carter looks to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/pritzker-cta-leadership/
In Chicago, Ukrainian prime minister warns of dire consequences if Congress fails to deliver aid
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/ukraine-pm-chicago/
April Perry nominated for federal judge, nixing bid to be Chicago’s first female U.S. attorney
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/april-perry-nominated-for-federal-judge-nixing-bid-to-be-chicagos-first-female-u-s-attorney/
Illinois Reparations Fund Was Transferred To A Black-Owned Bank: “This Is A Very, Very Big Deal”
essence.com/news/money-career/illinoiss-reparations-fund-liberty-bank/
Homeless And Migrant Communities Don't Get The Health Care They Need. We Can Change That.
huffpost.com/entry/homeless-migrant-free-health-care_n_6627cc26e4b096c7bac6363a
Aldermen fighting gun violence deem ShotSpotter an ‘invaluable tool’ as council to consider bucking Johnson on the technology
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/aldermen-fighting-gun-violenc-shotspotter/
The campus is coming for Joe Biden: As in 1968, the Democrat risks being the candidate of chaos and war
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/24/the-campus-is-coming-for-joe-biden
Editorial: World Business Chicago CEO must sell our uneasy city as a great investment
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/editorial-world-business-chicago-philip-clement-brandon-johnson/
Letters: If Chicago police aren’t safe, then neither are Chicagoans: There is no nice way to arrest a potentially dangerous combative individual.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/letters-vp-041724-dexter-reed-shooting/
Walgreens pharmacists’ union to demonstrate outside 46 Chicago-area stores: The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA, which says it represents 900 Chicago-area ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/walgreens-pharmacists-union-demonstrations-chicago/
Johnson plan to add $70M for migrant response moves forward: The plan passed the Budget and Government Operations Committee in a 20 to 8 vote following ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/johnson-70m-for-migrant-response/
What happened in the 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark picked No. 1, Angel Reese picked by Chicago Sky, full analysis
theathletic.com/live-blogs/wnba-draft-womens-basketball-updates-caitlin-clark/EBIyDaabEdNT/
Cook County Health Foundation expansion dropped amid spending questions: The report questioned how leadership of the Cook County Health Foundation spent nearly ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/cook-county-health-foundation-expansion-dropped/
Where Nebraska guard Jaz Shelley checks in on WNBA mock drafts: If Jaz Shelley is drafted, it would be the first time in 10 years that a player goes directly ...
omaha.com/sports/huskers/womens-basketball/where-nebraska-guard-jaz-shelley-checks-in-on-wnba-mock-drafts/article_d3d935cd-e012-5d51-b6d5-4dce23ce1edf.html
UK sends largest fire and rescue aid convoy to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press: In the largest convoy, 33 British fire and rescue vehicles loaded with over 2 ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/24/uk-sends-largest-fire-and-rescue-aid-convoy-to-ukraine/
Ex-bookie gets 2 years in prison in case tied to Chicago mob probe: A Wood Dale man was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for running an illicit sports ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/ex-bookie-gets-2-years-in-prison-in-case-tied-to-chicago-mob-probe/
No argument that dam removal would help Fox River but big questions remain on its Elgin impact, mayor says
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/no-argument-that-dam-removal-would-help-fox-river-but-big-questions-remain-on-its-elgin-impact-mayor-says/
Glenwood Green Acres celebrates 41 years growing community along with vegetables for Earth Day
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-community-garden-earth-day-20240418.html
Alderman files complaint against police oversight agency head for media interviews on Dexter Reed case
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/alderman-files-complaint-dexter-reed-case/
Former Augusta National Golf Club worker charged in Chicago with stealing millions in Masters memorabilia
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/former-augusta-national-golf-club-worker-charged-in-chicago-with-stealing-millions-in-masters-memorabilia/
Two people killed including child and 22 wounded in weekend US mass shootings: An eight-year-old girl was shot outside a family party in Chicago ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/chicago-new-orleans-shootings
After 1 year on the job, Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren has made an impression with his energy. Will it produce results?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/chicago-bears-kevin-warren-first-year/
Johnson bond plan delayed in City Council: An array of high-stakes City Council proposals scheduled for final votes were blocked from consideration Wednesday ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/johnson-bond-plan-delayed-in-city-council/
Cook County Democrats to choose Karen Yarbrough’s replacement : Seventeen interested applicants sent their credentials to the party by the Wednesday deadline ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/county-dems-to-choose-yarbrough-replacement/
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