Simeon’s Pontiac magic returns in a first-round thriller against Plainfield North The Wolverines have always felt at home in this small town 94 miles south of their school. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
The year in movies: A look back at the strikers, the professors and the ‘Barbie’ bashers It was a time when AI made advancements, John Travolta strutted as Santa, and sequels mostly sputtered. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Summer heat hits Southwest Chicago hardest, new climate study finds One day in July, there was a more than 20 degree difference between city’s North Side and Southwest Side Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Petr Mrazek’s steadiness is valuable for Blackhawks’ defensemen The veteran goaltender has been a model of consistency for the Hawks this season amid a frustrating season filled with offensive inconsistencies, injuries and growing pains. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
The Bears’ short yardage struggles could spell trouble for Luke Getsy Getsy’s direct snap call was the latest example of a problem that, as much as any aspect of the Bears’ flawed offense, has contributed to their biggest losses of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Misrepresenting CTA’s fiscal problems won’t help with finding a fix The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning was commissioned to find ways to find solve the budget gap and released the Plan of Action for Regional Transit, a step in the right direction. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
White Sox sign lefty reliever Tim Hill; Declan Cronin DFA’d Hill agrees to a one-year, $1.8 million deal. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. charged with rape in Kansas Shannon was suspended from all activities, effective immediately, the school announced Thursday, one day after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Halas Intrigue podcast: So what’s next? Looking ahead to Sunday’s Bears-Falcons game and what might happen afterward. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Here’s what the Sun-Times accomplished in 2023 — and what’s next for 2024 As 2023 comes to an end, Sun-Times Executive Editor Jennifer Kho reflects on the top Chicago area stories of the year Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Daisies and The Wieners Circle take pigs in a blanket to the next level with Chicago Style Croissant The Logan Square and Lincoln Park restaurants’ savory pastry collaboration kicks off Jan. 2 and is inspired by the dogs served at Chicago’s favorite foul-mouthed institution. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Climate change letting more invasive plants make their way to Illinois, Great Lakes region The Great Lakes region is one of three hot spots for the spread of nuisance plants, new research finds. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
The Bears are too cute in short yardage; why not just ‘Tush Push’ more? The Bears have called 55 offensive plays on third-and-2 or fourth-and-2 or shorter. They’ve run 36 times and thrown 19 times. They’ve gotten a first down 53.8% of the time, which ranks 14th in the NFL. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
CTA, Metra offering free bus, train rides on New Year’s Eve CTA will offer free bus and train rides from 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 4 a.m. the next morning, the agency announced. Metra will offer free rides on trains arriving or departing downtown stations after 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 How Latin American Mother’s Day reminded me why telling our stories is so important After I learned that my grandmother was admitted to the hospital, telling the stories of immigrants selling flowers for Mother’s Day became all the more important to me.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 No. 15 Notre Dame, No. 21 Oregon State filling holes for Sun Bowl as players sit out The Fighting Irish (9-3) are without quarterback Sam Hartman. The Beavers (8-4) are down to their third QB in Ben Gulbranson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Add an old English twist to your holiday cocktails with sloe gin and these four recipes While sloe gin is traditionally drunk over ice as a digestif, it is also versatile in modern cocktails.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Bears predictions: Week 17 vs. Falcons The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ home game Sunday against the Falcons.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 To report on the impact of Chicago’s mass school closings, we turned to neighborhood residents While City Hall and Chicago Public Schools put roadblocks in the way of reporting for the Sun-Times and WBEZ series, people who lived near the closed schools opened up with their stories.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Thursday’s high school basketball scores All the holiday tournament results.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Rocco Caputo, beloved Wrigley Field vendor who appeared on ‘Undercover Boss,’ dies at 56 At 16, Caputo followed in his father’s footsteps. His smile and friendly attitude earned him many regular customers, and his work ethic drew praise from a Cubs boss.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Man fatally stabbed at Des Plaines Burger King Police responded after two men got in a fight and one of them was stabbed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Man fatally shot in West Englewood The man, 19, was in the 1300 block of West 73rd Street when he was shot, police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Dear Abby: My baby’s father hesitates on being my boyfriend too Tot’s mom loves living and raising the child together, but the man wants her to work on her behavior.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023 Thornton Township salary ordinance is south suburbia’s latest shady deal The ordinance is about as politically rotten and self-serving as it gets — a bid by elected officials to use tax dollars and the law to chase away political rivals. This and other shenanigans illustrate how the southern suburbs have been plagued by corruption and bad government for decades.