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Chicago’s Big Monster Toys lays off staff, shuts future operations

The toy design studio on the Near West Side, known for its whimsical workspace, is closed to new business, said partner Sam Unsicker.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Here are the top stories that made the news in Chicago in 2023

New arrivals and a new mayor grabbed city headlines while old political figureheads went down and long-standing conflicts flared up. The Sun-Times was there for it all.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

How we tracked recipients of guaranteed income

Guaranteed income pilot programs in the Chicago area have been part of a national movement testing the effects of unrestricted cash assistance on households struggling to make ends meet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

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Chicago could move away from school choice. Here’s what that means for parents and students.

Many selective enrollment and magnet schools were created to integrate schools, but Mayor Brandon Johnson says the system creates a ‘Hunger Games’ scenario.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Bulls outmuscle Hawks to secure an exhilarating 118-113 victory!

Step right up to witness the thrilling clash between the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks! Brace yourself for a wild ride as the Bulls emerge victorious wit...

Mayor Johnson promised to stand up for Chicago Public Schools families. Instead, he’s shutting them out

The administration’s refusal to engage families in any public process has created distrust and is a far cry from the inclusive governance he talked about during his campaign, two nonprofit leaders write.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Ed Burke and City Council members who call his conviction ‘a tragedy’ suck the life out of Chicago

What’s sad is that corruption continues to be so normalized in this town, an Irving Park resident writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

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Stories you can’t tell on the migrant beat

Hitting the streets, I saw the glaring proof of why so many migrants can’t go back home, despite the beautiful things they miss from there.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Top 5 Latin American Restaurants in Chicago

An increasing number of Latin American restaurants are providing a window to the region's traditional flavors

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2023

Slim Jim’s stolen car ‘Fast Meat’ found in Chicago area

The custom Nissan Z is covered in a fiery red and yellow wrap and has a yellow leather interior. It was reported stolen from the Los Angeles area earlier this month and found last week in Hillside on a transporter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Chicago Christmas shoppers spend big despite inflation fears

Early data from Mastercard SpendingPulse said overall spending nationwide for the holiday season was up about 3% amid signs shoppers were deliberate but not stingy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Chicago's Violence Crisis Worsens as City Struggles to Find Solutions

Exploring efforts to address violent crime in Chicago, where statistics show improvements but residents demand more action. Mayor's strategy: invest in com...

Cold Weather Expected in Chicago Today - 27 December 2023

Today at 27 December 2023, A cold day will be expected in Chicago today with temperatures reaching a maximum of 6°C and a minimum of 3°C. The cold weather ...

Chicago Skyway tolls increasing Jan. 1

The rate for two-axle vehicles on the 7.8-mile shortcut between Chicago and Indiana will rise from $6.60 to $7.20.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

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Space · Dec 26, 2023

Mold-A-Rama and the space shuttle over Earth: A space age toy story

The space shuttle reentered orbit this fall after a 15-month retirement, and this time it was bright blue. The new orbiters are identical to the first ones pulled out, but this time are from Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

Chicago fishing: Yes, lakefront perch and still waiting for ice (N. Wis. updated)

The December mantra—lakefront perch and waiting on ice—continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report (updated Northern Wisconsin)

Chicago's crime problem persists despite slight decrease in shootings

Amidst a violent holiday weekend in Chicago, crime still plagues the city. Mayor Johnson's safety plan aims to address root causes, but frustration lingers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

Public transit in Chicago will fall off a fiscal cliff without a plan for 2025

Federal pandemic relief funds will run out in 2025. Regional authorities, the state of Illinois and federal agencies have to lay a track for the future of CTA, Metra and Pace, two lawmakers write.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

A ‘Dr.’ at 17: Chicago teen, Dorothy ‘Jeanius’ Tillman, earns Ph.D.

After earning her bachelor’s at 12 and double master’s in environmental and sustainable science at age 14, Dorothy recently completed a doctoral program at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

Chicago benefits when people leaving prison get support

A city Department of Reentry will promote a better quality of life and a fair future for returning citizens, which helps the city as a whole, a nonprofit leader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

How covering NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race taught a couple of urban street reporters a lesson in humility

The racing franchise seemed foreign to this Midwestern city, more accustomed to a baseball or football game than souped-up stock cars tearing around downtown. Neither of us were NASCAR fans. We had never even watched an entire race.

Chicago suburbs overwhelmed as migrants flood in; tensions rise

Discover the creative chaos unfolding in Chicago as it opens its arms to migrants, facing criticism, creating housing solutions, and shifting blame. An int...

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

Families open presents and rush outdoors on an unseasonably warm Christmas Day

Temps in the 50s that may be tied to an El Niño pattern over the Pacific brought many Chicagoans to Lincoln Park. But normal weather will return later in the week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate December Christmas: ‘We want to be united with the rest of the world’

Until this year, Ukrainians celebrated the holiday on Jan. 7, in line with the Russian calendar. Now, for the first time, they’re celebrating in December. For many it’s a symbol of unification with the West.

Migrants flood Chicago as border crisis overwhelms city resources

Find out how Chicago's status as a sanctuary city is causing tensions as Texas buses migrants to the Windy City suburbs, sparking debates and concerns over...

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