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Former Empire actor Jessie Smollett is once again facing felony disorderly conduct charges for allegedly staging a hate crime on himself last January. Affordable housing advocates are calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to support a community benefits agreement to protect residents near the planned Obama Presidential Center. Plus, the city moves one step closer to appointing a permanent Chicago Police superintendent.
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