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Top Chicago news: Bloomberg's campaign office vandalized; Smollett pleads not guilty to new charges

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Published on February 25, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

Michael Jordan moved to tears over loss of ‘little brother’ Kobe

Mourning a fellow NBA icon, Michael Jordan on Monday said a piece of him died when Kobe Bryant was killed, alongside eights others, in a helicopter crash last month. 

Read the full story on KTLA 5 Morning News.

Chinatown restaurant crawl aimed at overcoming coronavirus fears

A restaurant crawl in Chicago's Chinatown Square on Monday night aimed to support Chinatown businesses and combat fear.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Bloomberg's campaign office vandalized in Edgewater on North Side

Campaign staffers for Michael Bloomberg arrived at their office in Edgewater on Monday to find the windows defaced with graffiti, police said.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

CTA testing a plan to allow riders to board at back door

Tired of waiting to get on the bus? The CTA this summer will introduce an “all-door” bus boarding pilot on two South Side routes. 

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to new charges in connection with alleged Chicago attack

Actor Jussie Smollett entered a not guilty plea at a court appearance in Chicago on Monday for allegedly lying about an attack in Streeterville last year. His bond was set at $20,000, and he is scheduled to be back in court on March 18.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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