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A Chicago podiatrist who fatally shot a patient who was cooperating in a federal fraud probe of his Medicare billings was among 37 people whose federal death sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden.
With about a month left in office, Biden made the announcement to convert dozens of death sentences to a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Also among them is a former Lake County man who received a federal death sentence for the murder of a Navy petty officer in Virginia.
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North Lawndale middle schooler helps make scientific discovery of molecule with cancer-fighting properties in goose poop
In Garfield Park, Camarria Williams has often enjoyed walks with her mom. There, the 11-year-old girl also discovered a new cancer-fighting molecule in an unexpected source: goose poop. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Mayor Brandon Johnson losing three key leaders at end of year
- Electronic monitoring in Cook County: Officials poised to make changes, but few details available
Pat Ryan, retired chairman of Aon Corp., sells condo in the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for $1.3M
In the Four Seasons, the Ryans paid $1.9 million in 1989 for the three-bedroom, 2,727-square-foot condo that they just sold, meaning they took a $600,000 loss on it over 35 years of ownership. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Party City customers say goodbye as retailer announces closure after 40 years: ‘It’s going to be missed in the neighborhood’
- Nordstrom to be acquired by family members, Mexican company in $6.25 billion deal
Was the Detroit Lions’ trick play a job interview for Ben Johnson? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ 9th straight loss.
The Bears got their slow-starting offense rolling in the first half — they had 225 yards and 14 points — but Sunday’s 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions was never really close, not after two early turnovers and a slew of penalties and not against the high-octane Lions offense. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Column: Did hits on the Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar cross the line? Yes or no, the NHL needs to do more about shots to the head.
- Column: The first round of the College Football Playoff was a snoozefest. Will we get better games in the quarterfinals?
Restaurant review: Feld goes beyond farm to table in Chicago
Feld isn’t quite a local farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago, but instead chef and owner Jake Potashnick describes it earnestly as relationship-to-table. Read more here.
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- Our New Year’s Eve Top 20: Fireworks will return to the Chicago River
- Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in United Healthcare CEO’s death
Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his not-guilty plea. Read more here.
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