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Bronzeville Trail to receive $5 million in funding in 2024

The Bronzeville Trail Task Force met with the city two weeks ago discuss opening at least some parts of the trail.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Guards Paige Engels, Kelsey Langston deliver as Loyola wins Jesuit Cup

The Ramblers took back the cup in their 63-37 win over St. Ignatius with a relentless defense that forced a plethora of Wolfpack turnovers in the first half.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

No excuse for political horse trading when it comes to crime-ridden West Loop encampment

The murder of a man near the encampment is the latest example of surging crime in the area. The Johnson administration can’t engage in any quid pro quo with public safety at stake.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Turnovers linger as liability with Bears QB Justin Fields

Fields has to do virtually everything better as a passer over the final five games, starting with minimizing turnovers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Friday’s high school basketball scores

All the results from around the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Polling Place: Are the Bulls a better team without Zach LaVine?

That’s a question they’re going to have to answer — if they haven’t already — whether or not there’s a strong trade market for LaVine, a player with all the physical tools but some that too often go unused.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

How a 2024 election questionnaire puts candidates in an awkward spot

A question posed by Equality Illinois brings to mind a state law that says legislators cannot promise action on a bill in exchange for a contribution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

CosMc’s debut in Bolingbrook marked by long lines, hourslong waits

Customers waited nearly three hours for a taste of McDonald’s new beverage-focused restaurant concept that will soon expand to Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Inside the Blackhawks’ locker room without Corey Perry: ‘What are we going to do to get the energy back?’

In the wake of Perry’s messy departure, even more leadership responsibilities have been shifted onto Nick Foligno, Seth Jones and Connor Murphy to steer the Hawks through adversity. They explain how they’ve regrouped and adjusted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

City Council panel advances new 311 ‘hate incident’ reporting plan

The “Chi vs. Hate” ordinance aims to collect reports of disturbing acts that might fall short of a crime, but hint at more troubling actions to come, as hate crimes spike in Chicago and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023