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🌱 R. Kelly Sex-Abuse Charges Dropped + 8 Cases Of Thin Mints Stolen
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- ⚖️ The Cook County State's Attorney Office dropped sex-abuse charges against R. Kelly.
- 🐶 Two Chicago puppies will make an appearance in the Puppy Bowl.
- 🍪 Eight cases of Thin Mints were stolen from a local Girl Scout troop.
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📰 Top 5 stories in Chicago:
1) Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is dropping four sex-abuse charges against disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly. Foxx made the announcement one day before a scheduled court hearing on state charges filed in February 2019, accusing Kelly of sexually abusing four people, three of whom were minors. (Axios)
2) Throughout the last month, the Chicago Department of Transportation installed speed bumps and posts at more than 12 intersections, to help make crossing safer for pedestrians. The devices are designed to force drivers to take left turns at slower speeds and sharper angles. But the changes have led to confusion by some drivers. (Chicago Tribune)
3) A community-funded mental health clinic is coming to 3557 W. Armitage Ave. in Logan Square. It will provide a full range of services, including couples, family, individual and group therapy, psychiatry and case management. The facility is funded through a property tax increase approved in 2018, and is expected to open about six months after the space is built out. (Block Club Chicago)
4) Two Chicago rescue puppies will make an appearance at the 19th annual Puppy Bowl XIX. Ziggy and Jersey will join Team Ruff for the big game, airing at 1 p.m. CST on Animal Planet. Both dogs were born into One Tail at a Time pet shelter but have since been adopted. The Puppy Bowl aims to raise awareness of pet adoptions. (NBC 5)
5) Eight cases of Thin Mint cookies were stolen from Troop 25778 Saturday afternoon. The boxes were stolen while scouts ages 5 to 11 and their parents were unloading and sorting them on pallets in the 6100-block of West Higgins Road. The 84 boxes of cookies are worth about $420. Police haven't recovered them. (ABC 7)
📌 Today in Chicago:
- "The Woman King" at Brainerd Branch Library (1:00 PM)
- Free Digital Skills Training: Health Resources at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (1:00 PM)
- Colvin Concerts: Parting Glass at Colvin House (6:30 PM)
- Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers at United Center (7:00 PM)
- You, Me & RNBeats at The Promontory (7:00 PM)
- Trivia For Dat Azz with Jill Hopkins at GMan Tavern (7:00 PM)
- Juan Diego Flórez at Chicago Symphony Orchestra (7:30 PM)
- Blues Week: Toronzo Cannon with Tom Holland at Hey Nonny (7:30 PM)
- Miki Howard & Glenn Jones at City Winery (8:00 PM)
- Trivia Tuesday: "Wednesday" Edition at Sidetrack (8:00 PM)
- The Possum Hollow Boys at FitzGerald's (8:00 PM)
- Chicago Cider Week 2023 Launch Party at Sleeping Village (8:00 PM)
- JcandThreup Band at Jazz Showcase (8:00 PM)
- The Cave Comedy Showcase Hosted By Brandon Kieffer at Bourbon on Division (8:00 PM)
- $uit with Heavy Crownz at Golden Dagger (8:30 PM)
- Dave Herrero & Friends at Rosa's Lounge (9:00 PM)
📱 Social chatter:
- Photo exhibit: "Celebrate the remarkable history of photography through the ways it has responded to and provoked changes across the world. Explore more than 150 works on view in 'A Field Guide to Photography and Media'" (The Art Institute of Chicago via Facebook)
- Alison Brie and Dave Franco sighting: "Thanks to @alisonbrie & #DaveFranco for stopping by before the premiere of #SomebodyIUsedToKnow TONIGHT at the new @AlamoChicago in Wrigleyville!" (101.9 THE MIX Chicago via Twitter)
- RIP Bobby Hull: "Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84." (CBS Chicago)
- Chicago Magazine's best Chicago bars: "A sleek Chinatown cocktail den, a Nordic-inspired brewery, a funky queer hangout — the city's latest top spots deliver fresh experiences and clever drinks. Here are our Best New Bars, ranked. Link in bio. 📸 1. Nine Bar is perfect ..." (Chicago magazine via Instagram)
- Chicago Handshake: "Kelly Clarkson easily handles Malört shot, earns social media adulation." (NBC 5)
- Le Select: "This luxe French brasserie is one of Chicago's most hotly anticipated openings—here's a look inside." (Yahoo)
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— Nicole Cvetnic
About me: I'm a Midwesterner and very happy to call Chicagoland home. I love the outdoors—especially hiking—performing arts, photography, good food, travel and gardening. You can find me reading to my toddler, watching tv with my husband or cuddling with our rescue dog.
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