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Holiday dining at home: Evanston chef D’Andre Carter’s recipes for collard greens and smoked turkey, cornbread muffins

Cornbread muffins and collard greens with smoked turkey are pure comfort food with Soul & Smoke chef’s classic recipes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede

The Associated Press has not yet called the final results, but it reported that with an estimated 99% of the votes counted, support for the amendment was at 58.1%. That’s short of the 60% that would ensure passage. But the amendment has another pathway to success: winning a simple majority…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

Matt Eberflus: Jaylon Johnson’s injury no excuse for coverage

“Yeah, we don’t make excuses,” Eberflus said. “He was out there playing. We got to play.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2022

Picture Chicago: Photography from a busy week of midterm elections

Democrats command several wins throughout Illinois and U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia enters the crowded race for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats only plan ‘strengthening and clarifying’ of criminal justice reforms — no ‘gutting’

The blue wave that washed over Illinois on Tuesday gives Democrats the political cover to argue that despite the GOP blitzkrieg of negative TV ads, voters agree the provisions in the SAFE-T Act are sound public policy. Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes, in…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

Chuy’s in: Garcia makes another run for mayor of Chicago

“Folks know me,” the 66-year-old Garcia told the Sun-Times. “They know what I’ve done.” In 2015, Garcia, now a Democratic congressman, forced then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel into Chicago’s first mayoral runoff election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Buh-bye, Bailey. Don’t let the door ...

Maybe telling folks whose votes you need that they live in a “hellhole” wasn’t smart politics.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

Film study: Breaking down Justin Fields’ record-setting day

A look at quarterback Justin Fields’ touchdowns from the Bears’ 35-32 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2022

Bears defense ‘just not good enough’ in loss to Dolphins

After giving up four touchdowns on the Dolphins’ first five possessions — their only reprieve was kicker Jason Sanders pushing a 29-yard field goal wide left late in the first half — the Bears didn’t allow a single point the rest of the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2022

After descent into alcoholism cost him City Council seat, Proco Joe Moreno hits the comeback trail

In a soul-searching interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno (1st) talked about going into his own tailspin after failing to talk a beloved friend out of committing suicide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022