Chicago Politics
Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID
The Mayor last received a vaccine booster shot about two months ago.
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College Sports
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama
The Bulldogs (14-1) hadn't won a national title since freshman Herschel Walker led them there in 1980.
Crime
Woman shot dead in sidewalk argument with known offender
A woman was shot to death tonight while walking down a sidewalk and having an argument with a man who police said was a known offender.
Education
CTU leaders give city their blessing to resume in-person classes on Wednesday
Neither side disclosed further details Monday evening, but the deal would have students in class Wednesday and teachers a day earlier.
Lifestyle
Shedd Aquarium announces $500 million investment for Centennial Anniversary
The third-largest aquarium in the world began planning the project 5 years ago, and they expect work to be done in time to celebrate the Shedd Aquarium's Centennial Anniversary.
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17-year-old shot by car full of suspects in McKinley Park
The teenager is in critical condition at Stroger Hospital after he was shot in the neck while driving.
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Bears HC Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace have been fired
The Bears went 48-65 with one winning season and made the postseason twice in the seven years since Pace was hired out of New Orleans' front office in 2015 to replace Phil Emery. Nagy went 34-31 in four seasons.
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Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65
Saget's family members said they were devastated to confirm the news but invited all to join in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.
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Doncic and the Mavericks snap Bulls win streak
Doncic notched his 3rd triple-double of the season, while the Bulls were held to double figures for the first time since December 11.
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Bears close forgettable season with 31-17 loss to Vikings, finish 6-11
The Bears were outscored 28-3 after halftime but, on the bright side, Darnell Mooney had 12 catches for 126 yards to pass the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the Bears.
Crime
Alleged kidnapping in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood
A woman left her car running with two kids inside as she ran into a store in Belmont Cragin, and a Hispanic man took the car. The man kicked the teenager out while keeping the baby.
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CTU vs. CPS fight hangs over students for a 2nd week
Both sides have filed complaints to a state labor board, but yet another extended dispute continues to hang over students.