Good afternoon, Chicago.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to a lower court decision denying a temporary injunction against Illinois’ sweeping gun ban, but Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the high court should accept the full case if it comes back for review and expressed deep reservations about the ban’s constitutionality.
“In my view, Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes,’” Thomas wrote, citing case law to bolster his position. “It is difficult to see how the Seventh Circuit could have concluded that the most widely owned semiautomatic rifles are not ‘Arms’ protected by the Second Amendment.”
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At least 59 arrested overnight near Pride Parade, including 9 juveniles, cops say
Charges ranged from obstruction of traffic, failure to obey police and misdemeanor and felony infractions, Chicago police said. Read more here.
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Jack in the Box will return to Chicago area next year
The fast-food chain plans to open eight company-owned stores in the area, mostly in the suburbs. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Northbrook 4-bedroom home with lap pool and cabana: $2M
- Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs
After a slow start, Chicago Cubs have become one of MLB’s most efficient base-stealing teams
Crow-Armstrong has played a starring role in the Cubs’ efforts to swipe bags. He’s the only player in the majors with at least 15 stolen-base attempts without getting caught. Read more here.
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- Chicago Blackhawks in free agency: 7 additions on Day 1 include Tyler Bertuzzi — and bringing back Teuvo Teräväinen
- Chicago Bulls in free agency: Andre Drummond leaves, but Jalen Smith, 24, joins a younger roster
Review: ‘The Hot Wing King’ takes a while to really get cooking at Writers Theatre
The hot wings may make up a lot of the action in a play structured as a situational dramedy, but the playwright’s thematic emphasis is partly on the nature of male friendship. Read more here.
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- Step right up and enjoy suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana county fairs
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Prosecutor won’t oppose Donald Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after Supreme Court immunity ruling
In a letter filed Tuesday, prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to delaying the July 11 sentencing for up to two weeks. Read more here.
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