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Chicago Politics: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias made his mayoral run official, pitching himself as a coalition builder against Mayor Brandon Johnson and promising more police staffing and a return of ShotSpotter. Chicago Crime: Police are investigating a Near West Side shooting that left a 35-year-old man injured in the right hand after a verbal altercation early Saturday. Illinois Courts & Safety: A De Witt County man was jailed on child pornography charges, facing decades if convicted. Sports—Soccer: Robert Lewandowski scored twice in his Chicago Fire home debut, including the winner, as the Fire beat Charlotte FC 2-1. Sports—MLB: The White Sox acquired veteran pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners in a four-player trade ahead of the deadline. Community & Culture: The Turkish Festival opened in Tinley Park with an estimated 10,000 visitors, and Chicago marked August as Turkish Heritage Month. Weather/Events: Heavy rain and flooding disrupted Lollapalooza schedules, delaying start times and canceling some early sets.

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Jul. 31, 2026

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Illinois Secretary Of State Alexi Giannoulias Enters Chicago Mayor’s Race

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Chicago DEA warns of rise in illicit meth, counterfeit pills, alerting concert, festival goers, parents

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Illinois Institute of Technology lays off faculty, staff members

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Chicago Bears Training Camp 2026: Austin Booker Rising As Left Tackle Battle Tightens

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Illinois Governor Signs School Cellphone Ban to Avoid Student Distractions

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Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees preview, Sunday 8/2, 1:20 CT

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Chicago Cubs Announced Cade Horton Update During Yankees Series

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Chicago forecast: High waves on Lake Michigan, pleasant temps expected

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