40 things to do in Chicago: May 15 – 17

From “Les Misérables”, Lincoln Park Mayfest, Renegade Craft Fair, Anime Central Convention, D.L. Hughley, and more – there's no shortage of things to do around Chicago this weekend.

Former Chicago executive explores life after career loss in new book
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After losing a longtime leadership role following a company acquisition, author Geoff Curtis opens up about identity, burnout and finding meaning in the uncertain space between careers in his new book, “Embracing Your Own Purgatory.”

Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked'
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CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts and ongoing concerns about crime across Chicago, including on the CTA.

Chicago burglary crew hit 25 businesses in less than a month

Chicago police are warning business owners across several neighborhoods after a string of overnight burglaries targeting cash registers and ATMS.

Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft

A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.

Fight videos raise school safety questions at Chicago charter school
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 Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out.  They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control.  Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.

Fan falls into visiting bullpen during Royals-White Sox game

A fan fell into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field on Wednesday night, causing a delay during the Royals-White Sox game.

Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
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A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

Community violence groups push for funding support | The Chicago Report
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Community violence intervention groups are en route to Springfield.  They're pushing lawmakers to keep supporting efforts they say are working to drive down shootings and homicides across Illinois.  Teny Gross is with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is joining us to share more. 

Tipped minimum wage compromise | The Chicago Report
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Monica Eng, from Axios, offers her insight on three big headlines. We're looking at a surprise compromise on the tipped wage debate after Mayor Johnson's recent veto. 

Chicago weather: Below-normal temps before big warm-up

Cooler-than-normal temperatures with patchy frost will give way to warmer, sunnier conditions Thursday and a summerlike weekend in the 80s with chances for thunderstorms, including possible severe weather early next week.