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20 hours ago | chicagotribune.com | Michelle L. Price |Bill Barrow

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face “serious consequences” if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections. Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker in a phone interview that he has no plans to make up with Musk.

21 hours ago | chicagotribune.com | Caroline Kubzansky

Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot and killed by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an armed suspect, according to police, who continued to hold at least two people in custody as of late Friday. The department announced Rivera had been struck by friendly fire about a day after she died.

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Bob Gendron

Kendrick Lamar treated himself to a modest victory lap Friday at a packed Soldier Field. Strolling around a series of ramps and runways, the rapper flexed his muscles like a champion boxer proud of his title belt. The somewhat muted display represented Lamar at his most physically ostentatious. Predominantly reserved and incredibly focused, the MC delivered knockouts with one dynamite delivery after another.

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon |Grace Miserocchi

Happy June, quotes readers!It was a tense and smoggy week in Chicago. Immigration advocates were alerted Wednesday of people being detained at a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement office on the Near South Side. Organizers and several aldermen went to protest, and several of them clashed with federal agents. Now, City Council members plan to have a hearing to look into the Chicago Police Department’s response to the demonstration.

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Beth Botts

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid  the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still relatively cool,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at the Plant Clinic of The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Planting in summer has extra risks because the heat makes soil and plants dry out faster. As the temperature rises, water evaporates more quickly.