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In an often-heated session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, the Democratic candidates for Cook County assessor this week hurled accusations about each others’ character, competence and plans for the office.
Incumbent two-term Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes met for an endorsement session yesterday afternoon, hours after Kaegi highlighted donations Hynes accepted from property tax attorneys. Hynes responded that Kaegi had also taken thousands from real estate investors and developers.
Candidates for Cook County Board president also tussled in an endorsement session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board yesterday.
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Owner of Warlord restaurant in Avondale accused of sharing sexual images of woman
The chef of the acclaimed Avondale restaurant Warlord has been issued a second order of protection after he was accused of distributing private sexual images of a woman without her consent, Cook County court records show. Read more here.
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Grubhub will air its first Super Bowl ad, directed by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos
The Big Game is a big bet for Grubhub, a former tech unicorn that has sold twice in the last five years at a significant decline in valuation as it continues to lag market leaders DoorDash and Uber Eats. Read more here.
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- Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
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Chicago basketball report: Triple Heat week for Bulls — and Illinois coach Brad Underwood hits win No. 100
The Bulls really do play the Miami Heat three times in four days this weekend. Thursday’s home matchup is the rescheduled date for the Jan. 8 game. Read more here.
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- Illinois up to No. 9 in men’s AP Top 25 with a trip to No. 5 — and unbeaten — Nebraska ahead
Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago
Cafe Yaya, the familial Mediterranean and French bakery and bistro in Lincoln Park, by the chefs and owners of Michelin-starred Galit next door, exceeds high expectations with deep explorations. Read more here.
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US sending ICE unit to Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be part of the security detail for the U.S. delegation during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Read more here.
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