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Top Chicago news: Judge denies Smollett's request to toss city's lawsuit; CPS classes canceled today

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Published on October 23, 2019
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Judge denies Smollett's request to toss city's lawsuit

A federal judge on Tuesday denied Jussie Smollett's request to toss a lawsuit filed by the city seeking to recover the costs of a police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Police chief skipping Trump's first visit to city as president

Chicago's top cop won't be in attendance when President Donald Trump addresses the International Association of Chiefs of Police at their annual conference in Chicago next week.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Chicago’s first Krispy Kreme in 14 years opens 

The shop offers fried treats and a new look in the Loop’s Block 37 Shops on the pedway level that connects to the CTA Red and Blue Lines.

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

University of Chicago demolishes historic building near Jackson Park

There are no current plans for the site of the 1928 structure.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

CPS classes canceled today; teachers march downtown 

The Chicago teachers strike continues for a seventh day Wednesday, with union members marching downtown while Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers her budget address.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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