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There’s a historic mural worth checking out at the Pullman Branch library

“Forces of Pullman Labor” by Bernard Williams depicts Pullman’s labor history, a librarian writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

$150,000 reward offered after attempted robbery of letter carrier on West Side last month

The suspect is described as a man between 30 and 40 years old and longer than shoulder length, sandy brown-colored dreadlocks styled in twisted “rope braids” with light colored facial hair, the United States Postal Inspection Service said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Man fatally shot in Englewood

The unidentified 50-year-old was shot in his chest while in the back seat of a vehicle Tuesday morning in the 6600 block of South Hamilton Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Pritzker tells Chicago to fold its tents — governor rejects toxic migrant shelter site in Brighton Park

The decision follows the city of Chicago’s release of an environmental report Friday that showed the location at 38th and California required metals and chemicals cleanup.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Shoes to fill: A look at the area’s biggest high school basketball coaching changes

Here is a closer look at a few of the specific jobs that were filled and what’s ahead for those programs with a new coach in charge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

City/Suburban Hoops Report: Warren’s revival, Lindblom’s rise, national struggles

A look at Warren’t strong start, Lindblom’s emergence and the area’s struggles at the Chicago Elite Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

Hiring is slowing from the breakneck pace of the past two years. Still, employers have added a solid 239,000 jobs a month this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

65 years later, Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ tops Billboard chart

The song bumps Mariah Carey’s longstanding charttopper “All I Want for Christmas is You” to the No. 2 spot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Encounters of the Deer Kind: Vehicular, bowhunting and shotgun

Mike Mikolajczyk had quite the November with big bucks in Will County in his vehicle, during firearm season and while bowhunting; he earns unusual Buck of the Week honors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Justin Jones is Bears’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Beginning this week, Jones and the other 31 nominees will wear a helmet sticker to recognize their achievement. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 8 as part of the lead up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023