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3 projects with close ties to Gov. Pritzker's allies land $141M in state ...
chicago.suntimes.com > politics...But a proposed solution -- a huge port project -- has stalled. Julia Rendleman/For Illinois Answers Project.... ...Rebuild Illinois has earmarked money for a river port in Cairo, extending a passenger rail line near Belleville, and helping developer Elzie Higginbottom... ...," said Debra Calhoun, senior vice president of Waterways Council Inc.... ...That's when, at the urging of state Sen. Dale Fowler, a Republican from downstate Harrisburg, then-Gov....

Cubs" Marcus Stroman commits first of 14 Opening Day pitch-clock ...
chicago.suntimes.com > cubs...no outs and Christian Yelich batting at Wrigley Field.... ...Marcus Stroman is getting used to Major League Baseball's new pitch clock. And it's no small deal for the Cubs right-hander."... ...MLB 2023: There's a new buzz around the Cubs at Wrigley Field.... ...When a batter isn't ready in time, it's an automatic strike.Boston Red Sox star slugger Rafael Devers earned an unpleasant spot in the record book...

Powerful storm to hit Chicago area Friday: Wind gusts greater than 75 mph, large hail, isolated tornadoes possible...
chicago.suntimes.com...A powerful early spring storm is expected to hit the Chicago area Friday, with wind gusts greater than 75 mph, large hail and isolated tornadoes...

Pepsi unveils new logo, branding ahead of cola's 125th anniversary
chicago.suntimes.com > taste...It's out with the old logo (left) and in with the new (right) as Pepsi reveals the new look for its cola brand.PepsiCo Beverages North America. ... ...The current logo displays the word "pepsi" in a leaner font, alongside a globe with more muted colors.... ...Beverages North America... ...The goal in reimagining the logo was to infuse "great energy and confidence and boldness," PepsiCo chief design officer Mauro Porcini said.PepsiCo...

Arrests at historic lows, murders up 50% since last election: Next ...
chicago.suntimes.com...Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas shake hands March 16 before the start of a debate on ABC 7.AP pool.... ...and organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union, says he wants to address the root causes of crime by investing in schools, jobs, housing and mental... ...Almost every crime category has climbed, including criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft.... ...Frank Main / Chicago Police Department figures....

Anders Bjork hoping to parlay Blackhawks stint into new contract, rejuvenated career
chicago.suntimes.com > blackhawks...The final month of this Blackhawks season might not seem meaningful -- until one considers a player such as forward Anders Bjork.... ...Bjork, 26, flamed out with the Sabres this season, spending 42 of 43 games buried in the AHL despite having logged 212 NHL appearances in the past... ...His speed also has been noticeable -- and something general manager Kyle Davidson particularly appreciates.... ...Athanasiou and left wing Lukas Reichel....

Three more 7-Eleven stores robbed at gunpoint at least 12 have been hit in Chicago this week
chicago.suntimes.com...7-Eleven stores hit this week in Chicago.The first robbery Friday occurred around 1:50 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Lawrence Avenue in Uptown.... ...About 10 minutes later, two gunmen entered a store in the 1400 block of West Montrose Avenue in Uptown, about half a mile away, police said.... ...block of North Pulaski Road in Belmont Gardens, police said.... ...robberies were reported at 7-Eleven stores on the North and West sides early Wednesday, and four other stores were hit Monday....

Dear Abby: My daughter, 28, lives with us and never leaves her room
chicago.suntimes.com...Another problem is, she hasn't gone to the doctor or dentist in a very long time.... ...She works as an influencer and also has a part-time job as a content creator. She doesn't pay bills.... ...-- CONCERNED MOM IN RHODE ISLANDDEAR CONCERNED MOM: A step in the right direction would be for your husband to take his head out of the sand and...

ComEd, Peoples Gas shutoffs target struggling customers faster ...
chicago.suntimes.com...Jose Silva looks over his unpaid gas and electric bills at his Belmont Cragin home.... ...Secret "risk rankings" unfairly target struggling customers for faster gas, electricity cutoffs, consumer groups say.... ...The center helps people apply for grants through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).... ...the Illinois Attorney General's Office who's now with the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center....

How a Chicago airport was erased from the map 20 years ago
chicago.suntimes.com...Daley made it clear who ran the city when he ordered the destruction of Meigs Field on Northerly Island without alerting the City Council, the statehouse... ...or the Federal Aviation Administration.... ...Dick Simpson, who is now a political science professor emeritus at University of Illinois Chicago.... ...The Homeland Security secretary told the Sun-Times he was "disappointed" Meigs closed and the agency wasn't consulted.A reporter pressed the mayor...