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    ‘No space for us’: Parents claim overcrowding at Haugan Elementary but CPS disagrees and denies expansion [Tribune]

    Chicago's bond rating likely to drop to a notch above junk, no matter how and when budget stalemate ends [Sun-Times]

    Krystal Rivera’s Partner Shot Her During Foot Chase After Romantic Relationship Ended, Lawsuit Says [Block Club]

    Meet the Scientist Who’s Spent Decades Making Sure Birds Killed in Chicago Building Collisions Don’t Die in Vain [WTTW]

    Workers at more Chicago cultural venues are unionizing, even during a precarious moment for museums [WBEZ]

    Buyer emerges for southern slice of stalled Lincoln Yards [Crain's]

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    Illinois Democrats applaud as Indiana Senate rebuffs President Trump’s push for new map [Tribune]

    Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III gets 'early Christmas gift,' strikes deal to avoid conviction [Sun-Times]

    Chicago appeals court blocks release of hundreds of Operation Midway Blitz detainees pending individual review [Tribune]

    Illinois National Guard still federalized as President Trump extends order, despite troops sitting idle [Tribune]

    Panel looking at murder of Sonya Massey by sheriff's deputy recommends police reforms [Sun-Times]

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