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Colleen Flood, owner of The Four Treys Tavern who helped revitalize Roscoe Village, dies at 79

Ms. Flood, who started the Retro on Roscoe festival, was the eyes and ears, as well as the smiling face, of Roscoe Village.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023

Defense hints at strategy as lawyers prepare for ex-City Council dean’s long-awaited trial

Former Ald. Ed Burke is accused of using his seat on the City Council to steer business to his private law firm amid schemes that involved the Old Post Office, a Burger King at 41st Street and Pulaski Road, and a Binny’s Beverage Depot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Bears put RB Khalil Herbert on injured reserve

Herbert hurt his ankle trying to catch a pass from quarterback Justin Fields.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

After 4 weeks inactive, Bears RB D’Onta Foreman ready to ‘prove something’

After being a healthy scratch the last four weeks, Foreman figures to be the Bears’ lead running back Sunday against the Vikings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

City Council sets special meeting for Friday on Israel solidarity resolution

Citing security risks, Ald. Brian Hopkins tried to restrict public comment to virtual participation and close the public seating galleries. Mayor Brandon Johnson ruled that motion out of order, saying the public has the right to speak in person.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Villa Park man charged with throwing rocks at Pritzker’s Gold Coast home, leaving letters at the residence

Adam A. Dabash, 38, was charged with stalking and criminal damage to property. A judge ordered him released on electronic monitoring despite prosecutors’ request that he be detained.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Chicagoans celebrate Italian American heritage at annual Columbus Day Parade: ‘It’s time for everybody to be happy again’

The 71st annual parade honored the late Tony Bennett by naming his daughter, Antonia, as honorary grand marshal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple nets $6.7 million and 80,000 visitors in first few weeks

Figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board suggest the city’s first casino could fall behind initial city revenue projections this year — but they also hint at why it could become the most popular in the state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 14 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Former workers at the now-closed Signature Room sued for back pay and benefits, mayor Brandon Johnson helped cut the ceremonial ribbon at Bally’s Casino Chicago, and citizens protested a city contract with GardaWorld to build giant tent cities for migrants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

Bears cut to the Chase — Claypool traded to Dolphins

Bears GM Ryan Poles, who traded a second-round pick to get Claypool last season, acknowledge a mistake. Unlike other talented-but-problematic NFL receivers, Claypool just wasn’t productive enough to be worth the trouble.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023