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A man who allegedly shot and killed his wife and daughter in a 2023 attack that shone a spotlight on protections for victims of domestic violence has died, putting an end to a criminal case that led to legislation shoring up requirements for taking guns from alleged abusers.
Jose Alvarez, 70, died after he was hospitalized in May, according to court documents. As Alvarez faced charges of murder and other felonies, a judge previously ordered him released from pretrial detention due to his health, records show.
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New wave of enforcement leaves Chicago street vendors fearful and struggling
Vendors and advocates say arrests and confiscations have intensified in recent months, leaving immigrant families fearful and financially strained. Read more here.
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After a delay, demolition of part of Lincolnwood Town Center expected to begin in June
Demolition of the former Harlem Furniture/The RoomPlace store at the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin this month to make way for redevelopment of the site. Read more here.
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- Gold Coast home designed by architect Jarvis Hunt sells for $3.7M
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Chicago Cubs need Alex Bregman to be more of a run producer. But slow starts are part of the slugger’s game.
Alex Bregman has been searching for more power. His solo home run in Sunday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals ended a stretch of 83 plate appearances without one. Read more here.
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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano’s and Sun Wah span generations
Nestled in Little Italy, Joey DiBuono, 69, runs Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap, a traditional Italian joint that has been in his family since before he was born. As the third-generation owner, he works closely with his sister, JoAnn DiBuono, 74, and his daughter, Darci Pinello, 38, nearly every day. On the North Side at Sun Wah BBQ, the scene is different, but the rhythm is the same. Read more here.
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Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality
The Rule of St. Augustine, an ancient guide for religious life, highlights the value of good habits. Read more here.
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