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As Mayor Lori Lightfoot campaigned on the West Side last weekend, she focused her attacks on Brandon Johnson, the Cook County commissioner representing that area.

The mayor’s appearance highlighted a subtle shift in her campaign strategy as the candidates enter the last two weeks before the Feb. 28 election.

Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/breaking and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.

A person stands in the Apple store near North Michigan Avenue as the sun begins to set on Feb. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Storms in the days ahead could bring sleet and snow, according to the National Weather Service. Read more here.

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Chicago Tribune newspapers are transported on a conveyor system at the Freedom Center, on May 11, 2022, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Bally’s has given Tribune Publishing its walking papers, exercising a relocation option to force the newspaper company to vacate its mammoth River West printing plant to make way for a casino. Read more here.

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Chicago Cubs player Brennen Davis runs the bases during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, on March 18, 2022. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

When the Chicago Cubs kick off spring training Wednesday, most of the key spots on the opening-day roster will be in place. Read more here.

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Lucy Panush, left, as Little Red Riding Hood and Alex Syiek as the Wolf in "Into the Woods" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. — Lucy Panush, left, as Little Red Riding Hood and Alex Syiek as the Wolf in “Into the Woods” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. (Liz Lauren)

Steven Sondheim’s beautiful musical offers resonances wherever you may be on life’s journey. Read more here.

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The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days. Read more here.

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