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Bad Air Hoods / Banned From 'The Bean' / Firefighters Rescue Dog
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Mark Konkol, recipient of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, wrote and produced the Peabody Award-winning series "Time: The Kalief Browder Story." He was a producer, writer and narrator for the "Chicagoland" docuseries on CNN and a consulting producer on the Showtime documentary "16 Shots."
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Monty The Plover Dead / Railroad Days / 1758 Violin Stolen / Doughboys
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Monty The Piping Plover Of Montrose Beach Died In Chicago: Reports
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Monty," authorities said Friday.
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Most Corrupt City / Lincoln Park Man Charged / Buckner For Mayor
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Violent Crime, Economic Recovery, Taxes Top Issues In Gov. Race: Poll
Patch Poll Results: Nearly 4 in 10 of poll respondents indicated they would not vote for a candidate who disagrees with them on abortion.
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State Rep. Kam Buckner Announces Plans To Run For Chicago Mayor
Buckner represents a House district that stretches from Hyde Park to the Gold Coast.
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Biden Snarls Traffic / Konkol Column / Bears Rank Worst / Riot Fest
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Pritzker Campaign's Focus On Abortion Is A Re-Election Red Herring
KONKOL COLUMN: Illinois already protects abortion rights, yet Pritzker uses it to distract from other issues that make him vulnerable.
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Sending Teachers To Space / Tina Fey / Scooters Return / Lady Gaga
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Comedy Stars Join Second City's Board To Offer Artistic Support
"We all believe that comedy is better off with a vital Second City," Stephen Colbert said.
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Ken Griffin Buys New York School Teachers A Rocket Ticket To Space
Griffin paid $8 million for two seats on Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule at an auction benefiting the Robin Hood Foundation.
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Lake Racing / Patch Poll / BGA Wins 1st Pulitzer / 'Mongo' For HOF
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PATCH POLL: What Issue Is Most Important To You In Race For Governor?
Patch wants to know what will be the most important issue to you when deciding who will get your vote for Illinois governor this year.
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Vida The Rebounding Dog / Sox Sweep / Hebru Brantley / Justin Bieber
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My Neighbors Hold Out Hope Chicago Sky Drafts Vida The Rebounding Dog
KONKOL COLUMN: The tiny Lakeland terrier stalks missed shots at the Langley Park court in Pullman with pesky persistence.
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Be Nice To Your Mom / Masks Recommended / Free Comics Day / Chop Suey
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Mayor Bets On Bally's / Bye, Boeing / Bad Passenger / Van Morrison
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Mayor Lightfoot Picks Bally's Pitch To Develop Casino On Chicago River
The proposed $1.7 billion Bally's casino will have 3,400 slot machines, 500 table games, a 3,000-seat theater, 500-room hotel, and more.
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Viral Bleacher Brawl Video / Chuoy the Buoy / Konkol Column / Sox Win
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'Chicagwa' Should Be A Money-Making Export To Ex-Chicagoans, Snowbirds
KONKOL COLUMN: The target market for City Hall's tap-water-in-a-can brand should be folks who miss the taste of Lake Michigan water.
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