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News Articles: Chicago

Police crime tape is seen near an American flag-themed sunglasses at the scene of the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Ill.

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  • National

Highland Park police take a man into custody over the July 4th parade shooting

Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car.

July 04, 2022
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo and
  • Jonathan Franklin
In this May 1, 2021, photo, Ailani Alvarez, 2, the daughter of Anthony Alvarez, who was shot by the police, holds a sign reading "I miss my daddy" during a protest in Chicago.

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  • National

Chicago police will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot

The new policy gives the department permanent rules about when officers can and can't engage in an activity that can endanger themselves, those they're chasing and bystanders.

June 22, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Chicago police work at the scene of a shooting Thursday near East Chicago Avenue and North State Street in the Near North Side neighborhood.

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  • National

A shooting in Chicago leaves 2 people dead and 8 wounded

The shooting happened late Thursday a few blocks from the city's Magnificent Mile shopping district. One person was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, police said in statement.

May 20, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
A mural of Melissa Ortega, an 8-year-old victim of gun violence in Chicago, painted by artist Milton Coronado.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Painting the smiles of people we know, love and will never see again

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the work of Chicago-based artist Milton Coronado, who paints murals that memorialize people killed by gun violence.

April 30, 2022
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By:
  • Scott Simon
Mayor Lori Lightfoot emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask as she provides an update about the COVID-19 vaccinations at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.

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  • Economy

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes gift cards to help residents pay for gas

The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23.

April 01, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
The dyeing of the Chicago River began on Saturday in Chicago.

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  • History

Dyeing the Chicago River green is a St. Patrick's Day tradition. How did it start?

For 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.

March 17, 2022
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By:
  • Jeff Dean
Jussie Smollett talks to the media in 2019 before leaving the court in Cook County, Ill. The actor will face sentencing on Thursday.

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  • Law

Jussie Smollett will serve 150 days in jail for lying about an attack on him

The former Empire actor was convicted on five felony counts of lying to police, but he has maintained that he did not stage the 2019 attack in which he claimed to be the victim.

March 12, 2022
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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram and
  • Jonathan Franklin
Poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Dan "Sully" Sullivan, and the spoken word club's founder Peter Kahn curated the poems in the anthology.

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  • Books

A high school spoken-word club changed students' lives. Now, you can read their poems

Poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Dan "Sully" Sullivan, and club founder Peter Kahn have curated a new anthology celebrating the legacy of a Chicago-area high school's spoken word club.

February 18, 2022
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By:
  • Jeevika Verma
Cheri Warner (left) stands with her daughter, Brea, and speaks on Monday to fall for the Chicago school district and teacher's union to focus on getting students back in the classroom in Chicago.

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  • Education

In-person classes in Chicago are set to resume Wednesday with a deal on COVID-safety

After days of bargaining over safety precautions, the Chicago Teachers Union and city officials have reached an agreement to restart in-person teaching.

January 11, 2022
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By:
  • Nell Clark
Actor Jussie Smollett, center, arriving at Leighton Criminal Court in Chicago in July. at the  Building on July 14, 2021, in Chicago.

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  • Law

Jury selection begins today in Jussie Smollett criminal trial

The former Empire actor is accused of lying to Chicago police about being the purported victim of a hate crime in Jan. 2019. He is charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct.

November 29, 2021
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By:
  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
Kyle Beach #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game in September 2010 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

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  • Sports

Kyle Beach reveals he is the player suing the Chicago Blackhawks over sex assault

Beach said that he was sexually assaulted by a video coach for the hockey team in 2010 and that the team did nothing about it for weeks. Beach came forward publicly for the first time Wednesday.

October 28, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
The Chicago Sky celebrate after winning Game Four of the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. It's the city's first-ever WNBA title.

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  • Sports

Chicago brings home its first WNBA championship trophy

The Chicago Sky rallied from behind to beat the Phoenix Mercury and bring home the city's first-ever WNBA title. They're being celebrated by their hometown, including former President Barack Obama.

October 18, 2021
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By:
  • Nell Clark
"The Gravy" raises concern for residents of Chicago's 35th Ward.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: The global reason behind Chicago's 'garbage juice'

Chicago residents are upset about a foul liquid running through their streets. NPR's Scott Simon notes that runoff from rundown garbage trucks has long had a stomach-turning nickname: "The Gravy."

October 16, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Simon
An engraving from the Illustrated London News in 1871 of the Randolph Street Bridge during the Great Chicago Fire.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: 150 years after the Great Chicago Fire, we're more vulnerable

The Great Chicago Fire happened 150 years ago. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tragedy's historical impact and modern relevance.

October 02, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Simon
The Willis Tower rises above the downtown skyline on May 20, 2020 in Chicago. The Willis Tower, constructed as the Sears Tower, was once the world's tallest building.

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  • Business

Opposed To The New Abortion Ban In Texas? Chicago Says Move On Up To The North

For years Texas tried to lure businesses to locate there from other states. Now, Chicago is using a new Texas abortion ban and other social issues to recruit businesses from the Lone Star state.

September 23, 2021
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  • David Schaper
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