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Great Lakes cleanup targets plastic pellets polluting waterways

This weekend, thousands of volunteers will descend on Great Lakes beaches as part of the second annual International Pellet Count. Preproduction pellets, also known as nurdles, are the polystyrene feedstock used in manufacturing plastic products. About the size of a …

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Policing grows more dangerous as laws change and public sentiment shifts

Two Chicago police officers were shot April 25 inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. One officer, 38-year-old John Bartholomew, was killed. The other, a 57-year-old, is fighting for his life. This happened inside a hospital during a routine prisoner transport. And …

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Mayor’s budget director pays up

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: After a mother was arrested by immigration agents, her three kids were left alone. Isabel Conde couldn’t find adults in their lives to take them in. So she did it herself. 🗞️ Plus: Mayor Brandon …

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Des Plaines set to buy most of former Methodist Camp Ground for $4M, ending legal battle

Des Plaines would purchase most of a historic — but flood-prone — campground for $4 million under a deal before the city council. If approved, the proposed agreement will end a five-year legal battle over the property at 1250 Campground …

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Herbie Hancock and ‘wingman’ Kurt Elling turned International Jazz Day finale into a love letter to Chicago

Before the UNESCO International Jazz Day Global Concert kicked off on Thursday night, the Lyric Opera House buzzed with excitement. “I’m giddy,” said Elizabeth Sprattling, 60, of Chicago Heights, who has loved the art form since she was in diapers. …

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Chicago murals: Roseland mural honors history of Chicago footwork

Antoine “Twan Twan” Humphries got his start dancing as a kid in 1985 to the jukebox in his great-grandmother’s Bronzeville restaurant. Inspired by Michael Jackson and his older cousin, Humphries said, he would dance and earn money from the gangsters …

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Gov. Pritzker pausing public duties after medical procedure

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday underwent a “routine outpatient urology procedure” and will be stepping back from public duties next week. Pritzker, 61, underwent the procedure on Friday morning and will fulfill his duties next week but pause public events …

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Former Bears WR Chase Claypool tries to reboot career at Packers’ rookie minicamp

One of the Bears’ biggest recent disappointments is getting a shot with their archrival. Wide receiver Chase Claypool got a tryout with the Packers on Friday at the start of their rookie minicamp. Claypool, 27, hasn’t played in a game …

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United Airlines cuts more than 100 daily flights at O’Hare after FAA mandate

United Airlines is cutting more than 100 daily flights at O’Hare Airport this summer to comply with federal limits meant to pare down the recent flight expansions by airline rivals United and American. Chicago-based United, in a letter to employees …

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CPS students and teachers mark civic day of action as thousands march in solidarity with workers

Eleven-year-old Ricardo Juarez stepped up to the people manning each table in the park across the street from his school and asked in a confident voice: “What do you do for the community?” “I just want to listen and see …

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Man accused of robbing dollar store with Alphanso Talley before Swedish Hospital shooting detained

A Cook County judge ordered a Maywood man detained Friday after he allegedly robbed a dollar store with Alphanso Talley shortly before the Swedish Hospital shooting that killed Chicago police officer John Bartholomew and left another cop critically wounded. Jeron …

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For May Day, Chicago mom takes her family to a protest: ‘I have never heard of any right being won from home’

At home Friday morning, Flor Ramirez moved between chores and preparations for the afternoon May Day march — packing tamales and cleaning out the family van to make sure there was enough room for the kids plus a friend she …

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For pancreatic cancer, the FDA grants early access to the experimental drug daraxonrasib

The federal Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will grant some patients early access to Revolution Medicines’ experimental pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib. The drug — which former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, is being treated with for his Stage …

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Accused of molesting kids, ex-Chicago area Mormon figure is ordered held as feds reveal more possible victims

Former Chicago area Mormon figure Wade Christofferson, accused of molesting children he came into contact with through a far northwest suburban congregation as well as out of state, is likely going to be staying in jail until his trial starts …

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Illinois in line for $148.8M opioid settlement payout from Purdue Pharma

Illinois is receiving $148.8 million from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family as part of a nationwide $7.4 billion settlement agreement that took effect Friday, marking the state’s latest payout from companies that systematically addicted generations of Americans to opioids. …

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Fans and security clash at all-ages Chop Shop show

After clashes between fans and security at an all-ages show at Chop Shop, the venue owner said he will implement new measures, including a barrier to prevent crowd-surfing. The pledge comes after a sold-out emo show on April 26 at …

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Fundraiser launched for Venezuelan teenager killed in South Side scooter crash

Loved ones of a Venezuelan teenager killed in an electric scooter crash last week in Douglas have launched a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses. Astrid Alexandra Carrillo Noguera, 17, was riding a scooter around 4:15 p.m. April 24 in the …

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Progressives demand more for social services as Bears stadium deal gains steam

More than a year ago, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget was projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for what is now the current fiscal year. Part of the problem was that existing revenues were flat while spending was growing, …

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Federal appeals court restricts abortion access by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the United States by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled …

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Reclaiming Chicago initiative adds 10 homes in Roseland

Neighbors and project partners gathered Friday on East 118th Street in Roseland to celebrate the newest homes built under the community-led campaign Reclaiming Chicago. The Hope Center Foundation and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, partners in the campaign, held a ribbon-cutting for …

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    Writer and director Joseph Sperber’s political murder mystery film “Behind Closed Doors” has announced its cast as it begins production in Los Angeles. Elijah Reed (“Doom Patrol”), Nick Samson (“Poser”), …

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    The summer movie season kicks off in theaters this month with major Hollywood studio fare such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” but it’s also …

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    by Usanewssite on May 1, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    PETA has debuted a new “The Devil Wears Prada”-inspired ad calling for a ban on all animal skins in fashion. The spot, which will run for two weeks before showings …

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    by Usanewssite on May 1, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    Magic: The Gathering maker Wizards of the Coast unveiled multiple new card sets during its first day of MagicCon 2026 in Las Vegas Friday, including collaborations with Marvel and J.R.R. …

  • Accused of molesting kids, ex-Chicago area Mormon figure is ordered held as feds reveal more possible victims
    by Usanewssite on May 1, 2026 at 8:55 pm

    Former Chicago area Mormon figure Wade Christofferson, accused of molesting children he came into contact with through a far northwest suburban congregation as well as out of state, is likely …

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  • Men’s volleyball: USC, UC Irvine, Pepperdine reach NCAA regional finals
    by Staff and news service reports on May 2, 2026 at 6:45 am

    The Trojans, Anteaters and Waves survive the first night of the expanded 12-team tournament and will face No. 2 seed Hawaii, No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 Ball State, respectively, on Saturday with spots in the national semifinals at stake.

  • Oaks Christian baseball edges Calabasas in thriller to win share of league title
    by Dan Rios on May 2, 2026 at 5:58 am

    KJ Henrich's double in the seventh inning drives in the winning run for Oaks Christian, which will share the Marmonte League title with Westlake.

  • West Ranch softball edges Canyon in a wild finish to Foothill League game
    by Matt Wagner on May 2, 2026 at 4:54 am

    A walk forces in the winning run as West Ranch scores three times in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the victory.

  • La Habra medical company agrees to pay $8.3 million for alleged PET scan kickbacks
    by Ryanne Mena on May 2, 2026 at 4:36 am

    “Paying illegal kickbacks to doctors so they refer patients undermines the integrity of federal health care programs and needlessly increases costs,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.

  • Lakers advance to 2nd round with Game 6 rout of Rockets
    by Benjamin Royer on May 2, 2026 at 4:35 am

    LeBron James scores 28 points as the Lakers hold Houston to a season-low 31 first-half points and cruise to a 98-78 win, closing out the series in their third attempt. Game 1 against Oklahoma City is Tuesday night.

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