September 2022 - Chicago News Weekly

Friday, September 30, 2022

3,000 acres will be added to forest preserve if Cook County voters OK tax hike, officials say

The largest roadless area — and most remote place — in Cook County: Cap Sauers Holding, a forested, certified nature preserve within th...
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Gaige Grosskreutz, Who Survived Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting, Seeks Name Change

The man who survived a shooting by Kyle Rittenhouse that left two others dead during a Wisconsin protest in 2020 has filed a secret petition...
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Lurie hospital proposes outpatient site in Schaumburg

The main location of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at 225 E. Chicago Ave. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Realigning ou...
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Teen charged with murder; allegedly fled police in stolen car and killed woman in crash

Scene of accident where a stolen Honda crashed into a car at 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue, killing Dominga Flores, 55. Pat Nabong/S...
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Westfield Old Orchard is Adding 3 New Stores, 2 New Restaurants and an Old Favorite

A slate of stores and restaurants are coming to Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie — and one of them shoppers may remember from the mall’s...
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

White Sox finding out just how cruel baseball can be

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito pitched five innings of two-run ball Thursday against the Twins. Abbie Parr/AP MINNEAPOLIS — Luc...
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General Iron lawyers say draft approval shows Lightfoot denial was wrong

Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied a bid for the relocated General Iron to reopen on the Southeast Side after community protests. The owner is...
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2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards: How to Watch Live and Stream

The 2022  Billboard Latin Music Awards  are almost here. The annual awards ceremony celebrates the biggest names in Latin music and brings ...
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Guard Lonzo Ball and the Bulls all feeling optimistic with a return

The big news on the Lonzo Ball front on Thursday? There was no real news. Coach Billy Donovan told reporters that the Wednesday left kn...
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Kiwi: Small fruit packs big nutritional punch

Similar in texture to strawberries, kiwis have their own unique, almost tropical, sweet flavor. stock.adobe.com Rather homely lo...
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Commuters Could See Traffic Woes as Fire Causes Closure of Dan Ryan, Stevenson Ramp

Thousands of commuters who use a ramp connecting two major Chicago expressways may run into traffic problems the next few days, or possibly ...
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Class Action Complaint Filed Against Walmart Under Same Illinois Law Behind $650 Million Facebook Settlement

A class action complaint was filed earlier this month against Walmart, alleging the retail giant violated Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act b...
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Bears RB David Montgomery misses practice

Bears running back David Montgomery hurt his right ankle in Sunday’s game. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Bears running back David Montg...
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Do New Bivalent COVID Booster Shots Come With More Side Effects? Top Doc Answers

Do the new bivalent COVID boosters come with more side effects? Chicago’s top doctor answered that question during a Facebook Live Tuesday ...
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The 2022 White Sox stand alone in terms of disappointment.

Lance Lynn is 7-7 with a 4.16 earned average after going 11-6 with a 2.69 ERA last season for the White Sox. Photo by Michael Reaves...
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Dick Butkus gets hold of Bears’ Twitter account, zaniness ensues

Dick Butkus took over the Bears Twitter account on Tuesday. Nam Y. Huh/AP The Bears are 2-1 and in a solid position to start the...
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