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Belmont Cragin killing: Reward offered for information about fatal shooting

Ramiro Mendez, a father of two young daughters, was gunned down in his driveway while walking his dog.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Picture Chicago: Must-see photos from this week in news

From capturing a UIC Faculty United union strike to Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, the Cubs Convention, city politics and more, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in our city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

In Pilsen, mass shooting looms over Juarez, once considered ‘sacred ground’ for community

Weeks after a shooter opened fire outside of Benito Juarez Community Academy, leaders in the school and the community worry the mass shooting will overshadow strides made throughout school’s storied history.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Lightfoot’s ‘No. 1 cheerleader’ in City Council rethinking support over mayor’s failure to call after he accidentally shot himself

Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said his second thoughts stem from Lightfoot’s “coldness” toward him, including her not contacting him after a shooting accident last fall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023

Ald. Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council

Ald. Maldonado (26th) becomes the 16th member of the Council not seeking reelection. He has served on the Council since 2009, when he was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Picture Chicago: Check out 11 must-see photos from the last week

A new K-9 for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest visit and more in our best recent photos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Longtime couple weds in Cook County’s first ceremony of the year

Mandy Fila and Daniel Ferguson tied the knot Tuesday in a ceremony officiated by County Clerk Karen Yarbrough — the first in-person wedding the clerk has held in two years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023

Predictions for the Sky’s 2023 free agents

The period for qualifying offers is Jan. 11-20, and beginning on Jan. 21, players can engage in contract negotiations. On Feb. 1, players can begin signing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022

Chicago’s top 10 stories for 2022

Another whirlwind year of local news saw a string of City Hall denizens bowing out, thousands of families reeling from the ongoing epidemic of gun violence and a wave of new arrivals looking to get their footing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Rebekah Gardner is getting back to her outside shot after a rookie season playing inside

She currently leads Spar CityLift Girona in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game to go with 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 11 games, she’s shooting 45% from three-point range and 58% from the field overall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022