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Chicago shouldn’t renew its ShotSpotter contract

Studies show the gunshot detection technology has no crime reduction benefit, a University of Chicago professor writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Train yourself to hop aboard Amtrak for long-distance travel

Americans who choose Amtrak are funding a climate-friendly mode of travel free of the hassles of airplane and car travel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s portrait from the Capitol

Madigan, the longtime Illinois House speaker, is charged with bribery and conspiracy. A lawmaker wants to ban his portrait from the House.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

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Dear Abby: Do I need to tell friend I’m dating his ex?

Informing him seems like the right thing to do, but new girlfriend would prefer to keep the relationship quiet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Drug overdoses can be prevented by treating addiction as a health condition

As 2023 draws to a close, the number of people who died in Cook County from opioid-related causes may fall short of last year’s record — but it will still be more than died in vehicle accidents and homicides combined.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Moving away from school choice is the right choice to fix inequity

Pitting Chicago’s public schools and students against one another has created a more segregated and unequal school district, two Whitney Young graduates write.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

New Illinois law helps survivors of gender violence or harassment to sue their employers

The law, which took effect Jan. 1, is amends another law passed in 2003 and is intended to hold employers accountable for failing to act on complaints of alleged misconduct.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

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You won’t need meat to fill up when you have Mom’s lentils

Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

NFL power rankings: Bears climb to highest point this season

Plus, the top two teams are on a collision course for a Super Bowl rematch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Washington beats Texas, will face Michigan in College Football Playoff title game

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns, and Washington held off Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Horoscope for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

CTA bus collides with vehicle, crashes into building on Near West Side; multiple injuries reported

Five people were treated for injuries when a car strikes a bus, sending the bus into an apartment building in the 2200 block of West Washington Boulevard about 5:40 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Car strikes bus shelter in North Lawndale, 3 hurt

A car ran into another vehicle in the 3600 block of West Roosevelt Road about 12:20 p.m. before it went off the road and hit a bus stop, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91

The South African government said Paul Magubane ‘covered the most historic moments in the liberation struggle against apartheid.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

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4 children left alone on New Year’s Eve in Austin; woman charged wih child endangerment

The children, ages 1, 4, 7 and 11, were found in a home Sunday afternoon after one of them flagged passing police. A 29-year-old woman has been arrested.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Michigan beats Alabama in overtime of Rose Bowl to reach national title game

Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Baseball ops taking shape as Cubs name new directors of player development, pitching

Sources confirmed the Cubs are hiring Jason Kanzler as director of player development and promoting Ryan Otero to director of pitching.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Woman shot during attempted carjacking in West Garfield Park reflects on the attack: ‘I thought I was dead already’

Jaquita Sims remains in shock. She told the Sun-Times she has flashbacks, and her family is caring for her. Her co-worker, who was driving, is recovering from his wounds.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

If Bears coach Matt Eberflus stays, he must get it right on Justin Fields, Luke Getsy

He deferred his assessment on those two to the offseason, which starts next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Decaying Pillsbury mill that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

The nonprofit Moving Pillsbury Forward has $6 million in commitments and plans for obtaining the balance of the $10 million needed to raze the Springfield plant and redevelop the site.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Man wounded in East Garfield Park shooting dies

Lamar Baker, 34, was found Saturday in the 2800 block of West Lexington Street with a gunshot wound to the chest. He died Sunday at a hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Bears’ rebuild gets a chance for validation at Lambeau

The Bears’ victory over the Falcons was impressive, but beating the Packers in Green Bay — with the Packers all but needing a victory to make the playoffs — will provide an even clearer picture of where this team is headed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Matt Eberflus: Bears won’t sit anyone out for Packers game

One day after they were eliminated from playoff contention, the Bears harbor no plans to bench any of their healthy players in the season finale.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Chicago-area families celebrate babies born on New Year’s Day: ‘A new life on the new year’

For one couple, their carefully plotted New Year’s Eve plans changed thanks to a 6-pound, 6-ounce surprise guest.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Upon Further Review: Breaking down Bears QB Justin Fields’ best game

Per Pro Football Focus, he had his best running game, second-best passing game and second-best overall grade of the season.

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