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Winter meetings: MLB eagerly awaiting Shohei Ohtani’s decision

The Cubs are among a handful of teams reportedly in the running to land Ohtani.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is good for many things, but it doesn’t work so well in journalism

The SI debacle seems to me chump change in an AI-dominated world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Michael Fassnacht to resign as head of World Business Chicago

The veteran advertising executive is expected to remain in his post through at least February to ensure a transition to his successor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Why Burger King did not hire Ed Burke’s law firm, despite alleged pressure from the powerful politician

Executive said the Klafter & Burke firm “seemed very disorganized.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Naperville woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel

Latrice Phillips, 51, was ordered held in custody while awaiting trial in the death Saturday of Calvin Truitt, 33, at the Hilton Suites.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Technology to warn drivers they’re speeding would speed up prospect of safer roads

Nothing will deter some speed demons to ease up on the accelerator, but most drivers with a tendency to go over the speed limit would obey the rules of the road if they were given a nudge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Elk Grove Village police knew man they fatally shot had history of health issues, family says

Antonio Romanucci, an attorney for the family of Jack Murray, is conducting a civil investigation of the shooting, focusing on ‘officers’ treatment of a known emotionally distressed person and their use of deescalation tactics.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar is better the second time around

After 20 years, the actor-bassist has reunited with his bandmates Bret Domrose and Robert Mailhouse for a new album and tour.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Retired judge enters Democratic battle for state’s attorney, Davis picks up handful of congressional challengers

Eileen O’Neill Burke, a retired Illinois Appellate Court judge and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney, filed more than 13,000 signatures to run as a Democrat for Cook County state’s attorney — the last day candidates had to file petitions for the March primary.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Tenants say they were illegally evicted days before Swift Mansion fire

The owner planned to renovate the top two floors to create space to house migrants, according to a lawsuit. But a blaze broke out in a back stairwell before the work could begin, tenants and owners say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023