Good afternoon, Chicago.
Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling said today he will not direct his officers to obstruct a potential federal crackdown on the streets but expressed hope that some communication with his department could lower tensions in a city already on edge.
The city’s top cop joined Mayor Brandon Johnson to brief reporters on the rumored influx of federal troops and law enforcement as President Donald Trump threatens to target Chicago next for a military occupation. The two leaders said they have not heard from the White House.
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Chicago Department of Public Health, 46th Ward launch Narcan newsstands in Uptown
Newsstands in Chicago are staging a comeback, but they won’t be carrying newspapers. This time, the mission is different. It’s about saving lives. Read more here.
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Sale of Walgreens to private equity company is finalized, Chicago area headquarters will remain
Walgreens Boots Alliance has officially become a private company, with private equity firm Sycamore Partners announcing this morning that it’s completed its acquisition of the Deerfield-based retail pharmacy giant. Read more here.
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Chicago baseball report: Seiya Suzuki needs to step up, Kyle Teel’s having fun — and 2026 schedules are out
The Cubs will need left-hander Shota Imanaga to step up to salvage their series in San Francisco before continuing on their West Coast trip. Read more here.
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Review: Neil Young arrives in Chicago as strong and outspoken as ever
Making his first Chicago appearance in more than seven years yesterday at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, the iconic singer-guitarist delivered a rousing 110-minute concert steeped in political dissent and social commentary. Read more here.
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Minneapolis shooter talked of depression and left behind a list of grievances
The shooter who killed two Catholic school students and wounded more than a dozen children sitting in the pews of a Minneapolis church once attended the school and had been a member of the church, the city’s police chief said. Read more here.
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