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Split decision for police union: Council committee OKs contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline

Over strong objection from the Fraternal Order of Police and its Council allies, the committee voted to reject an arbitrator’s ruling that would allow officers accused of serious wrongdoing to bypass the Police Board and hold proceedings behind closed doors.

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Report: Chicago’s Zach LaVine to miss additional 3-4 weeks with foot injury

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is set to miss an additional 3-4 weeks with right foot soreness.

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Chicago is seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows

Nearly 4,900 robberies happened between July 1 and Nov. 26, a more than 55% increase compared to the previous five months. That’s the largest percentage increase in robberies between consecutive five-month periods since at least 2001.

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City scofflaws and debtors, it’s time to pony up

Chicago has amassed more than $6.4 billion in unpaid fees and fines over the last three decades. It won’t be possible to recoup all that money, but city officials should be aggressive about getting what they can.

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‘Absolutely freaking embarrassing’: Just how bad are the San Jose Sharks?

They’ve already managed to concede 55 more goals than they’ve scored, but the cellar-dwelling Sharks have also conjured moments of good hockey

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A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

A northern sea otter who was found alone and malnourished in the remote Alaska town of Seldovia in October has a new home in Chicago

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Chicago man pleads guilty in shooting of three undercover federal officers

A Chicago man has pleaded guilty in a 2021 drive-by shooting of three undercover law enforcement officers that he mistook for rival gang members

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Yellow Banana sued over $350K of unpaid bills, sells Florida Save A Lot stores

The Ohio-based company operates more than 30 Save A Lot stores nationwide, including in Chicago where a number of stores have yet to open.

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Chicago’s Union Station to get $93 million for upgrades

The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station.

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Things to do in Chicago Dec. 7-13: The Mix

A Doja Cat tour stop, Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show and several ‘Nutcracker’ productions are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.

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How to tip Chicago service workers the right way this holiday season

Etiquette experts said tipping extra or gift giving during the holidays shows you appreciate the workers you revisit often throughout the year.

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Palestinians in Chicago mourn loss of family in Gaza

Mohammed AbuSafia and his uncle Mohammed Abu Realh say at least 39 family members have been killed by Israeli bombardment.

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Johnson urged to ‘find solutions that work for the airlines’ to salvage O’Hare expansion

Days after announcing his departure from the job growth agency known as World Business Chicago, Michael Fassnacht urged City Hall and the two major carriers to work out their differences on a massive project that started at $8.7 billion but has ballooned to $12.1 billion.

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Chicago man pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer and ATF agents in 2021

Eugene “Gen Gen” McLaurin pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a federal officer and two counts of using a firearm during and in retaliation to a crime of violence.

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Who should decide the fate of Chicago’s most serious police misconduct cases?

A City Council panel this week could allow the main union for cops to contest firings and long suspensions behind closed doors.

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Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Confronts MLB Insider at Winter Meetings Over Shohei Ohtani Report

With the generational outfielder holding secret free agency talks, the Chicago Cubs general manager blasted an MLB reporter over leaking the team’s discussions with Ohtani.

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Voodoo Doughnut reveals opening date for first Chicago location

The Portland, Oregon, chain opens Dec. 16 at 945 E. Randolph St. The first 50 people in the door will receive “a delightful surprise,” the company said.

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Chicago 2024 convention host committee launches drive to spread business to minorities

The Democratic National Committee has pledged that all of Chicago’s communities benefit — and minority contractors share — from next year’s convention at United Center.

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Tiger Woods pays subtle homage to Bulls legend Michael Jordan ahead of first tournament since spring

Ahead of his first tournament appearance since the Masters, Tiger Woods may have shown some love to Chicago Bulls legend Micahel Jordan.

Chicago Sun-Times

A jumble of jumbo perch and history

With the perch being caught on southern Lake Michigan in recent weeks, there’s also been some giant jumbos caught with some history jumbled in.

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Chicago taxpayers have paid nearly $700 million since 2000 in lawsuits by people who claimed they were framed by police

The tally of 300 cases includes nearly $140 million paid to lawyers for the city and $537 million paid to plaintiffs.

Broadcasting & Cable

WMAQ Chicago Plans New Year’s Special With Co-Host Billy Corgan

‘A Very Chicago New Year!’ celebration will originate from three locations and include musical guests

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Horoscope for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 7:30 to 10:50 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

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Confident, defensive-minded West Aurora beats Oswego East with style

If Aurora isn’t the best basketball city in the area outside of Chicago, it is certainly in the top five.

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After 8 years of ‘good trouble,’ Juanita Irizarry is leaving Friends of the Parks

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, furious over the legal battle that forced movie mogul George Lucas to cancel plans for a $743 million museum on the lakefront, derisively branded Irizarry’s organization “Friends of the Parking Lot.”

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