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Jeff Goldblum played a man turning into an insect in the 1986 film “The Fly.” | 20th Century Fox

Fans rally for the star of the film ‘The Fly’ to play the pest that had some debate airtime with the VP.

People dine on the patio at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House at 1024 N Rush Street. Chicago restaurants may soon have options to continue al fresco dining into the winter months, thanks to the winning entries in a design contest to make that possible. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times

In addition to the contest outcome, Mayor Lightfoot also announced a new initiative between the Illinois Restaurant Association and DoorDash to provide financial support to Chicago restaurants to help cover the costs of winterizing their outdoor dining areas. Читать дальше...

A staff member of Community Organized Relief Effort’s (CORE) grabs a sample at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Little Village in September. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

The state now has logged an average of about 2,100 new cases per day over the last two weeks, almost triple the state’s rate in early July — but still shy of the roughly 2,500 cases that were being added per day in early May. 

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The county’s COVID-19 recovery mortgage assistance program is funded by money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. It follows a similar $20 million suburban renters assistance program set up in August.

Police say this man is wanted for a robbery at the Jackson Blue Line station on Oct. 6, 2020. | Chicago police

He allegedly punched a man in the face and then kicked him, police say.

Longtime Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford will not return next season, ushering in a new era for the team. | Bill Kostroun/AP

General manager Stan Bowman announced Thursday the Hawks will move on from their longtime goaltender, instead turning to prospects Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot at a news conference last month. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file

The goal is to make certain that Black and Hispanic communities that bore the brunt of both the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus can make a strong comeback from that double-whammy.

A resident fell ill with the virus and tested positive in mid-September, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. | File photo

So far, 24 human cases of West Nile virus — which is primarily transmitted by mosquitos — have been reported in Illinois this year.

Willie Wilson holds his KN95 face mask out during a May press conference outside the Thompson Center. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Wilson, a prominent Chicago businessman, said he’s “experiencing mild symptoms” and is suspending in-person campaign events for the next 10 days.

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Get the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. Follow here for live updates.

Fourteen people were shot, two of them fatally, Oct. 7, 2020, in Chicago. | Sun-Times file photo

The most recent fatal shooting left an 18-year-old man dead in the 3700 block of East 104th Street in the East Side neighborhood.

This image released by HBO shows some of the cast of “Sesame Street.” In the wake of the national reckoning on race, “Sesame Street” is teaching children to stand up against racism. | AP

The special, composed of little skits and songs in a Zoom-like format, will stream on HBO Max and PBS Kids and air on PBS stations beginning Oct. 15.

Louise “Momma Lue” Harper at The New Pine Valley Restaurant, 1600 S. Pulaski Rd. in North Lawndale. | Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times

West Siders continue to support the New Pine Valley Restaurant owner, who came from Mississippi and worked her way up. Some made sure the place was untouched during May’s unrest.

As a college dorm resident adviser, Marco Maldonado has to make sure fellow students understand his school’s mask-wearing requirements. Sometimes, people get aggressive. But the job helps him afford his $20,000 tuition at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. | Michael Jamrog | KHN

Being an RA is a sought-after college job, with benefits including free or discounted housing. But the challenges of doing it during a pandemic have some thinking twice.

Morgan Wallen attends an Academy of Country Music Awards event in September. | Jason Davis/Getty Images

Country singer says he respects the show’s response to his ‘short-sighted’ behavior, recorded on TikTok.

This combination of pictures created on September 29, 2020 shows Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and US President Donald Trump speaking during the first presidential debate at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020. US President Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 29, 2020.  | Photo by... Читать дальше...

Lou Malnati’s pizza | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

In the 10-episode series from “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star that debuted last Friday, Lily Collins stars as Emily Cooper, a twentysomething Chicago marketing wiz who moves to Paris for a new job opportunity.

He seems to value Facebook and Twitter more than he appreciates his wife.

These images provided by the Department of Justice, show U.S. attorneys from across the United States. The nation’s top federal prosecutors have become less diverse under President Donald Trump than under his three predecessors. White men are overwhelmingly in charge of federal law enforcement amid a national reckoning over racial inequality and criminal justice. | Justice Department via AP

The ranks of U.S. attorneys are less diverse than under his 3 most recent predecessors, with white men... Читать дальше...

Former Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham at a news conference April 2, 2020. Graham was suspended from the police union for three years, officials confirmed Oct. 7, 2020. | Tyler LaRiviere / Sun-Times

Kevin Graham was accused by his successor, John Catanzara, of leaving a camera in his office and not disclosing it, but Graham denies wrongdoing: “This is politics.”

A shooting left three people wounded Oct. 7, 2020, in Beverly. | Sun-Times file

Three men were southbound in a vehicle about 10:30 p.m. when someone in a maroon van unleashed gunfire in the 9500 block of South Ashland Avenue, Chicago police said. 

A man was fatally shot Oct. 7, 2020, in the East Side neighborhood. | Sun-Times file photo

Someone in a blue SUV fired shots at the man about 9:40 p.m. as he walked in the 3700 block of East 104th Street, Chicago police said.

Fire forward Robert Beric heads the ball against Sporting Kansas City defender Roberto Puncec during the first half Wednesday. | Orlin Wagner/AP

Robert Beric, who had a goal in five consecutive matches, missed wide on a right-footed shot from close range in the 88th minute as the Fire were held scoreless in a 1-0 loss.

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions until 2 p.m Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

After the moon alert is over, enjoy entertaining at home or cocooning at home by yourself. You might like to buy something for a family member or purchase something beautiful for your home because you might want to redecorate and tweak your digs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Check out the times of the moon alert because afterward... Читать дальше...

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, left, participates in the vice presidential debate against Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday; Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, right, during a campaign stop in Pilsen in March. | Alex Wong/Getty Images; Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file

On Wednesday, ahead of her debate appearance, Foxx made the case for why the vice presidential nominee who’s been mentoring the first-term prosecutor on “some of the biggest challenges” deserved to be elected.