January 2022 - Chicago News Weekly

Monday, January 31, 2022

Man who broke into Walgreens stores during 2020 looting gets 6 months community confinement

Authorities say these images depict William Lorenz, who admitted breaking into a series of Walgreens stores with Ivan Bermudez in May 2020....
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Russia, US Exchange Harsh Words Over Ukraine at UN

Russia accused the West on Monday of “whipping up tensions” over Ukraine and said the U.S. had brought “pure Nazis” to power in Kyiv as the ...
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Ryan Poles: Matt Eberflus’ defensive style got my attention

The Bears hired Ryan Poles as general manager last week. | Kansas City Chiefs Even before he met Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles had a sense of...
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Winter Olympic Games: What to Know as Start of 2022 Competition Nears

The countdown to the Winter Olympics is on. In a few short days, the Games will begin as athletes from all around the globe arrive in Beiji...
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Bears coach Matt Eberflus calls new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy ‘innovative’ thinker

The Colts allowed the 10th-fewest points in the NFL from 2018 through ‘21 under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. | Phelan M. Ebenhack/A...
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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Chicago is a fine place and worth saving

In Tokyo, “Chicago” is a chain of shops that sells second-hand kimonos. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is hoping to boost Chicago’s reputation at hom...
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Cautious optimism greets Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus

New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus (with headset) was the Colts’ defensive coordinator the past four seasons. | Zach Bolinger/AP Photos A...
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Chicago’s leaders fail, over and over, to find a solution to gun violence

A memorial for Melissa Ortega in Little Village. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times A summit including the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Pu...
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70-Year-Old Woman Killed in Highland Crash

A 70-year-old woman is dead after a vehicle ran a red light and slammed into her car Sunday morning in northwest Indiana. According to poli...
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Chicago Bears Hire Luke Getsy as Offensive Coordinator

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Luke Getsy has accepted the Chicago Bear...
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Former Blackhawks Coach Jeremy Colliton Takes Reins for Canadian Olympic Team

After Canadian men’s hockey coach Claude Julien suffered an injury that will prevent him from traveling to Beijing for the upcoming Olympics...
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Incubation Period: How Long Should You Quarantine With a COVID Infection?

As coronavirus cases continue to spread throughout Chicago and Illinois and officials update incubation period guidance, how long should you...
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Indiana Dunes National Park Entry Fee to Begin This Spring

The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31 to help fund parking and transp...
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Saturday, January 29, 2022

Chicago Man Released From Prison 20 Years Later After Twin Brother Confesses to Murder

A Chicago man who spent nearly two decades behind bars for murder over a deadly 2003 shooting has been released years after his identical tw...
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Winning $1M Illinois Lottery Ticket Sold in Bolingbrook

A lottery player who bought a ticket in suburban Bolingbrook won Thursday night’s $1 million Illinois Lotto jackpot, making the third winner...
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Tom Brady Retiring From the NFL After 22 Seasons

Seven Super Bowl titles is the end of the line for Tom Brady. Brady’s TB12 Sports company confirmed the news in a tweet Saturday afternoon....
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Lego-Inspired ‘Brick Bar' Brings Interactive Experience to Ravenswood

“The Brick Bar: Chicago” will open for two days in the city’s Ravenswood neighborhood, giving a new excuse to craft while enjoying a drink. ...
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Blackhawks' Kirby Dach Removes Social Media From Phone to Block Out Noise

Why Kirby Dach removed social media from phone originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When you’re a top pick in an NHL Draft, naturally...
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Remember when Bears, Rams were peers? Then they took vastly different paths

The Rams rocked the Bears 34-14 in the 2021 season opener. | AP Photos They were two of the NFL’s best teams in 2018 with a combined reco...
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Winning $426 Million Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in California

A single ticket sold in Southern California matched all six numbers and was the lucky winner of the $426 million Mega Millions jackpot prize...
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Friday, January 28, 2022

CSO, Muti find music of the baroque an interesting challenge

Maestro Riccardo Muti leads members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a program of works by Vivaldi and Handel on Thursday night at Symp...
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