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Dexter Reed Autopsy Findings

Chicago police officers fired 96 shots hitting the 26-year-old 13 times during the fatal West Side traffic stop last month, according to the autopsy report released Thursday. [WGN]

What Will Happen to Dan Proft?

Did the right-wing radio host’s super PAC collude with Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey in the 2022 election? The Illinois State Board of Elections is holding a hearing today a year after it began investigating. [Crain’s 🔒]

Grocery Store Alternatives

The city’s grocery store scene has gotten a lot of attention lately between Foxtrot and Dom’s closing, the Kroger-Albertsons merger, and more food deserts. But big grocery chains aren’t the only option for Chicagoans to get fresh food. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

The Onion to Stay in Chicago

G/O Media sold the satirical media outlet last week. The Onion’s staff will stay intact and remain in Chicago as part of the deal. [Deadline]

Last Week’s Winner

Answer: Smashed Plastic presses vinyl. Shoutout to winner Cathy T., who submitted the photo for the next round of trivia.

This Week’s Clues

What is this popular department store? Guess here.

• This department store was once the largest in the world.
• The flagship location was on State Street.
• Home of the in-store restaurant for shoppers.
• The store also emphasized customer service.
• Became part of a different chain in 2006.

Tired of Grocery Chains? Try These Local Alternatives

Matthew Ruffi, Chicago Market board president and Link Up Illinois director, tells the City Cast Chicago podcast about grocery alternatives like farmers markets and co-ops.