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Khalia Davis’ production of the book by Jelani Memory will be streamed free Aug. 1-2. | Provided

Streaming for free Aug. 1-2 on Broadway On Demand, Chicago’s Children’s Theatre joins an impressive national collaboration of 37 Theaters for Young Audiences across the U.S. to present the play.

Chief Judge Tim Evans announced two new Restorative Justice Community Courts are set to open in August. | Sun-Times file

The courts allow nonviolent offenders between 18 and 26 the opportunity to apologize, hear out their victims, do service work and have their arrest expunged.

Charges have been filed after a woman on a bike was killed in a crash July 28, 2020, at Raymond Drive and Purify Road in Elgin. | Google Maps

A man faces a count of reckless homicide in the death of 52-year-old Sandra Sampey, authorities say.

The Knicks have hired Tom Thibodeau as their head coach. He had a 255-139 record with the Bulls. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

He just landed what he calls his “dream job,’’ agreeing to a five-year contract to coach the Knicks.

Nick Madrigal hits a single during an intrasquad baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 14. | Nam Y. Huh/AP

To make room on the roster, the White Sox designated relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera.

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Here’s what we know today about the continuing spread of the coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.

Trader Joe’s rebuffed reports that a small Change.org petition calling on the company to “removing racist packaging” was what prompted officials to take action. | Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times

The company says it has been labeling some of its ethnic foods with variations of “Joe” for decades.

Testers use grabbing tools to administer swabs to people getting tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru portion of a one-day testing site arranged by the Community Organized Relief Effort at St. Mary Star of the Sea School on July 29. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Eight of the state’s 11 regions designated by the governor’s office have seen positivity increases for at least a week or more, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said the state is at “a danger point.”

Steven Davis was charged with a July 16, 2020, murder in Roseland. | Adobe Stock Photo

Steven Davis allegedly shot Be’Rasheet Mitchell after Mitchell tried to break up a “domestic altercation” between Davis and Mitchell’s sister, officials said.

A man was injured in a rollover hit-and-run crash July 29, 2020, in the 100 block of North Franklin Street. | Sun-Times file photo

A 61-year-old man in the Volkswagen was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said. No other injuries were reported.

Coach Brian Kelly and the Irish will play home games vs. Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Louisville and Syracuse. On the road, they are scheduled to face Boston College, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Wake Forest. | Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP

“We’re excited about the opportunity the ACC has provided for our football program,” Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a statement. “We look forward to announcing our full schedule in the near future.”

Moon Alert

After 7 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Details about your most intimate and personal life are on public display. (Yikes!) Let’s hope you have nothing to hide. (Who am I kidding? Everyone has something to hide.) Guard against public arguments or outbursts that you might regret.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

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An incredible performance by Yellopain, part of the Lollapalooza stream Thursday night, included a comprehensive lesson in civics. | youtube.com/lollapalooza

Yes, the raw feeling of live music is missing, but being online gave this year’s fest a better chance to emphasize women, artists of color, social change and Chicago.

Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot looks to pass around Lynx guard Shenise Johnson during the second half Thursday in Bradenton, Fla. | Chris O’Meara/AP

Courtney Vandersloot missed two potential tying layups in the final seven seconds and Gabby Williams couldn’t convert an alley-oop at the buzzer for the Sky (2-1).

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The Cubs outfielder has a sister-in-law working in a coronavirus unit in Phoenix.

Craig Kimbrel had a first outing to forget Monday. He allowed two runs, walked four, hit a batter, threw a wild pitch and recorded one out. | John Antonoff/Sun-Times

The Cubs’ bullpen has allowed an MLB-leading 20 walks in 18 2/3 innings and has a 9.64 ERA. It also is tied for second in the majors with seven home runs allowed. 

Chicago police investigate the scene where two people were shot, including an 8-year-old boy, in Altgeld Gardens July 30, 2020. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

The pair were outside about 8:40 p.m. when someone walked up and shot at a nearby male in the 700 block of East 132nd Street, Chicago police said.

Arlington International Racecourse, pictured in August 2012. | Sun-Times file

As Hawthorne Race Course moved forward with plans for a sportsbook and “racino,” the corporate owner of the Chicago area’s other racetrack cast its future further in doubt.