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Top Chicago news: Load of weed seized on Juice Wrld's jet; union slams plan to close charter schools

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Published on December 10, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Police seize 70 pounds of marijuana from Juice Wrld's private jet

The rapper, whose legal name is Jarad A. Higgins, suffered a seizure after landing at Midway Airport and was pronounced dead early Sunday. Authorities have not released details about his cause of death. 

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Bears' Khalil Mack pays off more than 300 Florida Walmart layaway accounts

The linebacker's foundation helped people in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Fla.

Read the full story on WTSP.

New Food Fest to celebrate classic Chicago foods

DaBest Fest is a one-day event scheduled for April 17. Organizers want chefs to highlight Chicago classics like Italian beef, pizza and shrimp DeJonghe.

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

Midtown towers project's future remains unclear

Progress is being made on Spring Street, but Peachtree project has yet to proceed.

Read the full story on Curbed Atlanta.

Teachers union slams Chicago Public Schools' proposal to close 2 charter schools

Two Chicago charter schools slated to close are low performing, CPS says, but the union says students of color will suffer.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.


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