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Video poker in Chicago? Vallas and Johnson say deal us in

Under state law, local governments can prohibit video gambling machines from operating at restaurants or bars within their city limits. But both mayoral candidates favor lifting Chicago’s longstanding ban on the machines.

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‘I think it’s beautiful.’ Organ donations allow at least 8 lifesaving transplants after mom and 3 kids die in fire

“I think she would have liked knowing that was her final act, saving lives,” said Sarah Day, the sister of Summer Day-Stewart.

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City Council member proposes pilot program to have city, not homeowners, shovel sidewalks

Chicago homeowners and property owners are required to shovel their front sidewalks — a law that’s seldom enforced. Ald. Gilbert Villegas said that makes it more urgent for the city to assume responsibility — despite the potential cost.

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Judge allows secret ComEd recordings to be released, emergency COVID benefits end for SNAP recipients and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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More Chicago mayoral endorsements: Abortion rights PAC backs Johnson; 3 police union supporters on City Council back Vallas

PAC chief says she doesn’t trust Vallas to support women’s reproductive rights, while 23rd Ward Ald.

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Five days paid leave guaranteed for Illinois workers under law signed by Pritzker

Starting next year, workers will begin to earn paid leave on their first day at a rate of one hour of leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours of paid leave for the year.

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Pilsen Food Pantry finds permanent space, plans to expand assistance

Following renovations, the pantry will open at 2124 S. Ashland Ave. this summer. Plans call for offering other assistance, such as help with utilities and home improvements.

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With Lightfoot a lame duck, City Council looks to declare independence

Three committee chairs are working behind the scenes to reorganize and empower the City Council before a new mayor and Council are seated.

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Lease signed: Chicago Fire to build $80M training center on Chicago Housing Authority land

Chicago’s next mayor will have to live with the controversial zoning change Mayor Lori Lightfoot muscled through the City Council allowing the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on CHA land formerly occupied by the CHA’s ABLA Homes.

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As SNAP recipients see reduction in funds, Chicago residents make adjustments: ‘I make do’

Starting this month, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see a decrease in their benefits after a coronavirus pandemic-era funding boost ended.

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Program for suicidal kids struggles amid a youth mental health crisis, ComEd bribery trial spotlights Madigan and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about a 10-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Groups sue to halt expansion of lakeside dump on Southeast Side

The area should be converted to parkland, say organizers who want dredged toxic sediment from the Calumet River sent elsewhere.

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Chicago’s summer festival dates announced; Taste moved to September in Grant Park

The city-sponsored major summer festivals are all returning this year, including the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Air and Water Show.

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On the frontlines for 75 years of blizzards, heat waves, floods and other calamities

Throughout our history, Chicago Sun-Times photographers, reporters and editors have worked hard to capture our icebound, storm-tossed, sun-baked city.

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Free agency 2023: Bears transaction tracker

Tracking the Bears’ moves as they approach the start of the league season on Wednesday afternoon.

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Runoff campaign: Vallas’ and Johnson’s pension, property tax plans underwhelm fiscal experts

Brandon Johnson is proposing a slew of new revenues, mostly new taxes on big businesses. Paul Vallas promises to use budgetary acumen to work within the existing budget’s bounds. Neither plan is failsafe, experts say.

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Iggy Pop unstoppable in electrifying performance at the Salt Shed

The septuagenarian delivered what is sure to be one of the best shows of 2023.

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Photos: Chicago goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Revelers crowded around the Chicago River Saturday morning to see the annual river-dyeing.

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Chicagoans must reclaim all public parks

Public parkland was not put here to make money, it was established as part of the grand plan of the city to ensure the health and well-being of the inhabitants.

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Rev. Michael Pfleger: New top cop needs to bring a new approach to crime in Chicago

The activist priest is calling for the next superintendent to be promoted from within the ranks of the Chicago Police Department.

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A veteran’s fight for GI Bill benefits, how Chicago’s green river tradition began and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago firefighter’s wife dies from injuries in house fire that killed 7-year-old son, badly injured their 2 other children

Summer Day-Stewart, 36, died about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Her son, Ezra Stewart, 7, was pronounced dead a day earlier.

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Le dan el último adiós al oficial caído Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso

Oficiales de todo el área de Chicago se encontraban entre los dolientes que se reunieron a lo largo de una procesión de 6 millas en el lado sureste mientras el cuerpo de Vásquez Lasso era escoltado a la iglesia Sta. Rita de Cascia, 7740 S. Western Ave.

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A 61-year-old tradition: How and why Chicago dyes the Chicago River emerald green

The 61-year-old tradition is happening again this weekend a few hours before the start of the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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Patrick Daley Thompson denies wrongdoing despite conviction, says he never wanted to be mayor, wants to ‘rebuild my life’

Ex-Chicago City Council member didn’t testify when he was convicted of cheating on income taxes and lying about how much money he got from a crooked Bridgeport bank. Now, trying to get back his law license, he makes his case.

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