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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

Another one bites the dust: Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign

Ariel Reboyras will serve out the remainder of his term and call it a career — after 20 years as alderperson and 44 years in city government — when the new council is sworn in next May.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

Film study: Analyzing Justin Fields, a scramble TD and two picks

So far, so good. The Bears have plenty to fix after their opener, but they get to do so while sitting at 1-0.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Communication breakdown? Pritzker and Texas governor disagree who’s ignoring whom in immigrant busing dispute

Gov. J.B. Pritzker complained Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing of immigrants is politically motivated and “disgusting.” “Staffs have been in contact with one another, but they have been wholly uncooperative in Texas,” Pritzker said. “They are trying to sow chaos around the country, not just here in…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022

Garcia inches closer to joining crowded race for mayor

In March, the Democratic congressman all but ruled out a mayoral campaign — despite calling Lightfoot more vulnerable than any Chicago mayor in 40 years. Now, he’s pegging the odds that he will run at 50-50.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

‘We’re not monsters,’ just hungry, says one of the folks booted from the old Weiss Memorial Hospital parking lot

“Ashley” is now living in a tent just east of the hospital but has been told she will have to move to make way for a bird sanctuary.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

Illinois traffic deaths spike as pandemic trends lead to more roadway tragedies

Deaths on Illinois roads jumped by about 24% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Experts say the pandemic forces driving a nationwide increase aren’t showing signs of slowing down soon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

Lucas Patrick returns — but Bears yet to decide if he’ll play center or guard

Five-and-a-half weeks after breaking his right thumb on the second day of training camp,

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

Bears WRs Byron Pringle, Velus Jones return to practice

Two of the Bears’ top four wide receivers practiced Monday, setting the table for them to play in the team’s season opener Sunday against the 49ers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

Labor’s brewing renaissance: Union drives gain steam at Starbucks, other coffee shops

The success of SEIU in organizing baristas in Chicago has led to the arduous task of negotiating first contracts in settings where worker turnover can be high.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022