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Mayor Brandon Johnson faced another round of grief from the City Council today over his appointments to key public boards.

A special meeting in the council Housing Committee was quickly upended when Ald. Pat Dowell protested the direct introduction of three commissioners to the Chicago Housing Authority board. Dowell, Johnson’s Finance Committee chair, condemned what she said was a pattern from the administration of abusing the direct introduction process rather than taking the usual steps to bring proposals to the body.

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How a Highland Park woman revived a beloved baseball video game

The studio behind the video game had folded. The intellectual property rights were scattered. The source code was lost. But from the moment Lindsay Barnett decided to bring it back to life, she would not be deterred.

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• After ballot challenges, at least 5 Chicago school board races will likely be uncontested
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United Airlines to roll out new economy row with extra legroom

The middle seat in the Economy Plus rows of 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft will be replaced with a shared table for passengers in aisle and window seats.

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• Joelle’s Hallmark Shop closes after 51 years in downtown Clarendon Hills
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Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Can LB Keyshaun Elliott be a ‘core four’ special teamer in 1st season?

The Bears selected Keyshaun Elliott with a fifth-round draft pick in April. Here’s what fans need to know about the rookie linebacker ahead of training camp this summer.

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• Chicago Blackhawks: Checking in with Sacha Boisvert and other 2023-24 draft picks after development camp
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Column: Groundswell Coffee is the Fine Arts Building’s new, caffeine-laced tenant

As of this month, there will be a new Michigan Avenue coffee shop, tucked into the ground floor of the venerable (hallowed even) Fine Arts Building (410 S. Michigan Ave.). It is named Groundswell Coffee Roasters, the latest in a growing coffee clan and the first to be situated in such a prominent and busy building.

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• Chicago Theater Report: Alex Edelman comes to Steppenwolf, ‘Jellicle Ball’ ends on Broadway
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After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers.

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• Report: ICE suspends most vehicle stops after fatal officer-involved shootings
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