Also, Donald Trump’s Chicago property tax break is questioned, and the Bulls’ Pau Gasol stays in Chicago.
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Future of Lucas Museum in jeopardy, missing man found dead in Avalon Park, and other Chicago news
Also, the history of Chicago Public Schools’ financial mismanagement, and Sandra Bland’s mother introduces Hillary Clinton at a Bronzeville campaign rally.
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Hillary Clinton hits Chicago for rallies and fund-raisers, petition asks for special prosecutor in Laquan McDonald case, and other Chicago news
Also, volunteers band together to shovel sidewalks for free in Chatham, and NBC’s Stefan Holt leaves Chicago for New York City.
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Jackie Robinson West parents say their children were exploited, Ford looks beyond cars with the help of Chicago design firm, and other Chicago news
Also, Kanye’s longtime local cowriter says the rapper needs spiritual and mental help, and a major step in the redevelopment of Children’s Memorial Hospital site in Lincoln Park.
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Bernie Sanders opens a campaign office in Chicago, the best and worst of the Wrigleyville McDonald’s, and other Chicago news
Also, David Axelrod recounts an interesting encounter with the late Antonin Scalia, and shots are fired at snowplow driver on the west side.
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Chicago finally scores an NHL Draft, teenage girl shot while walking to school in West Humboldt Park, and other Chicago news
Also, runners rank the most dangerous spots in the city, and now you can stay in Vincent Van Gogh’s Arles bedroom—in River North.
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Karen Lewis unleashes Jedi powers in teachers’ union battle, President Obama makes a nostalgic trip back to Springfield, and other Chicago news
Also, many questions remain in strange murder of Gage Park family, and Obama wants to help the CTA rebuild the Red Line.
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Father of woman killed by stray bullet didn’t want her to move to Chicago, activists ask City Council to rescue public schools with TIF funds, and other Chicago news
Also, some Illinois counties are losing population, and Pau Gasol replaces injured Jimmy Butler in NBA All-Star Game.
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Chicago State University fights for its life, aldermen reject Rahm’s attempt to raise smoking age, and other Chicago news
Also, a young activist is shot dead, and NFL’s Roger Goodell is criticized over comments on player safety.
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Officials haven’t warned us about lead in our drinking water, Beyonce hits town over Memorial Day weekend, and other Chicago news
Also, Garry McCarthy rumored to be under consideration for police chief job in London, and cop who shot unarmed teen and bystander in December sues teen’s estate.
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Anita Alvarez defends her handling of the Laquan McDonald case, Chicago Police solved about a quarter of homicide cases in 2015, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago Public Library is forgiving overdue fines, and Sun-Times owner Michael Ferro buys big stake in the Tribune.
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Men’s rights activists rally in Rogers Park canceled, TV shows and movies keep flocking to Chicago, and other Chicago news
Also, a University of Chicago professor is out over alleged sexual misconduct, and DePaul’s law school cancels a Trump Tower event.
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State official warns about racking up billions more in debt without budget, Aaron Schock gets seven-figure gay porn offer, and other Chicago news
Also, warm spring predicted for Chicago area, and CPS announces $100 million in budget cuts after CTU rejects contract offer.
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Chicago Teachers Union rejects Board of Ed’s contract offer, Emanuel ally resigns from City Council for private-sector job, and other Chicago news
Also, how the Blackhawks can win the Stanley Cup in June, and proposed microapartments for Old Chicago Main Post Office.
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More than 50 people murdered, nearly 300 shot in January, Rahm’s approval rating at a new low, and other Chicago news
Also, cops blame shooting spike on “ACLU effect,” and a fitting tribute to restaurant pioneer Moto.