August 2021 - Chicago News Weekly

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

‘Shang-Chi’: Marvel offers beauty, humor and cool combat as a villain’s son fights his way to heroism

The hero of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (Simu Liu) is pulled into the supernatural world of his warlord father. | Disney ...
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Chicago’s 311 non-emergency system in line for another upgrade

The 311 Operations building at 2111 W. Lexington St., Friday afternoon, June 18, 2021. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Instead of asking ...
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White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn lands on IL with knee inflammation

The White Sox put starter Lance Lynn on the 10-day injured list with knee inflammation. | Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images The All-Star righty ...
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Authorities identify man killed in Roseland triple shooting

A man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting August 30, 2021. | Foto de archivo de Adobe The three were attacked while standing ...
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Biden praises airlift, defends departure from ‘forever war’

President Joe Biden turns to leave the podium after speaking about the end of the war in Afghanistan from the State Dining Room of the Whit...
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‘Ella Is So Honored': Mother of Fallen Officer Ella French Writes Thank You Letter to Chicago

The mother of fallen police Officer Ella French sent a thank you note to Chicago on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after hundreds honored her dau...
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CDC: 180 Cases of COVID-19 Linked to Illinois Church Camp, Men's Retreat

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced the findings of an investigation ...
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Man Who Stole Urn Containing Ashes of Elmhurst Couple's Baby Sentenced to Prison

A suburban man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing items from an Elmhurst residence, including an u...
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High Waves, Rip Currents to Cause Dangerous Swim Conditions on Lake Michigan

Cooler temperatures may be inspiring Chicago area residents to travel to the beach in coming days, but weather forecasters are warning swimm...
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No Power, No Water, No Flights: Louisiana Confronts Ida's Aftermath

Louisiana communities beginning the huge task of clearing debris and repairing the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ida are facing the dispirit...
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Masks Required at Indiana School District After 55 COVID Cases Recorded, Over 800 Quarantined

An Indiana school district announced a new mask requirement after 55 positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff were recorded in the f...
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Arwady Recommends Parents With Unvaccinated Kids Avoid Labor Day Weekend Travel

As Chicago changes its recommendations for unvaccinated travelers as part of its travel advisory, what will parents need to do if they have ...
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Drive-By Recurring Egg Attacks Reported Throughout Chicago, Police Confirm

Chicago Police confirmed reports of “several incidents” of drive-by serial egg attacks throughout the city. Chicago Police said in a statem...
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Bishop Sycamore official says football program is not a ‘scam’

AP After its game on ESPN, the school has drawn national attention and questions about its legitimacy as a football program and an educat...
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Mets fans get apology from Javy Baez, Francisco Lindor for thumbs-down jab

The Mets’ Javy Baez apologized for this thumbs-down gesture directed at New York fans. | Corey Sipkin/AP “I didn’t mean to offend anybody...
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Chicago fails to flex muscle to stop predatory lending practices, audit shows

Chicago is collecting data that banks holding city deposits are required to submit about their lending practices; it just isn’t doing much ...
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What frustrates vehicle owners most? Trying to link up their smartphones for calls, infotainment

Unsold 2021 Ram pickup trucks are parked in a storage lot outside a dealership on Littleton, Colo. Ram trucks were ranked No. 1 for having ...
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Nearly 100 Quarantined After COVID ‘Outbreak' Reported at Sycamore School, Supt. Says

Nearly 100 students are in quarantine after at least 17 tested positive for coronavirus in a suburban school district, officials said. Acco...
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Every US State Except 1 Now on Chicago Travel Advisory, Top Doctor Announces

Nearly every U.S. state, with the exception of one, is now on Chicago’s travel advisory, the city’s top doctor announced Tuesday, adding cha...
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