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U.S. military aid to Ukraine is a wise investment to defend democracy

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio wants “details” on how Ukraine is spending military aid. Let’s give him a few, along with the big picture Jordan is obviously missing, a leader of Chicago’s Ukrainian community writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Former Bears WR Chase Claypool explains what went wrong in Chicago

Chase Claypool failed to take accountability when explaining why things didn't work out with the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2023

4 defensive keys for Vikings in Week 6 vs. Bears

These keys on defense are pivotal for the Vikings to beat the Bears on Sunday

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2023

Red truck sought after 1 killed, 1 critically wounded in Chicago Lawn shooting

About 2:25 a.m., a man, 22, was found in the 6200 block of South Troy Street with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Mayor Johnson’s ‘people’s budget’ promises a lot — but can it deliver?

There are things to potentially like in the mayor’s first budget. But there is an all-important issue on which the upcoming City Council budget hearings must shed considerable light: Does it all add up?

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Marathon under 2 hours is closer than ever – scientist shows how Kenya’s Kiptum tests human limits

War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were not the case, the world would likely be abuzz with the breathtaking exploits of a 23-year-old Kenyan who changed running history in Chicago on the same…

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown to be charged with murder of his mother, police say

Myrtle Brown’s body was found in a creek behind her home in suburban Chicago last month

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Open House Chicago returns with new sites, neighborhood focus

The free festival allows the public to explore more than 170 culturally, historically and architecturally significant sites around the city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Businessman James T. Weiss gets 5 1/2 years in prison for bribing 2 state lawmakers, lying to the FBI

The judge spent part of the hearing asking about Chicago’s persistent public corruption problem. At one point he stopped a prosecutor and asked, ‘Why does public corruption keep happening?’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

Mayor Johnson proposes Chicago Department of Environment

Unlike the former department scrapped by Rahm Emanuel, the new City Hall addition would not enforce pollution laws.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023