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Why eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers matters so much to women

Women make up 70% of the wait staff in Chicago, and of 746 occupations analyzed recently, wait staff had the lowest median annual earnings, just $21,000.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023

West Chicago in a ‘culture war’ over trash site, garbage-hauler’s lawyer says

“They want to throw us into the culture war. Lakeshore is somehow responsible for oppression of the population.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023

Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents

As Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers, the city is using a shuttle bus center at O’Hare International Airport

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

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75 years covering race in Chicago: A newspaper for a diverse city

As the Sun-Times looks back during its 75th year of continual daily publication, race is a key lens through which to understand the newspaper’s history.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

Evolving "Hair Love" into "Young Love"

"We have over 150 different hairstyles," says Cherry about bringing realism to both storytelling and his characters

Salon · Sep 30, 2023

Chicago Bar Offers Free Drinks if Bears Lose to Broncos

This is a bold move, considering Chicago hasn’t won in nearly a full calendar year.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2023

Chicago outdoors: Kestrel utilizing cemetery refuse and an ode to a mantis

A wonderful photo of an American kestrel on a cemetery refuse pile and an ode to a mantis are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

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Criticism of Red Line extension is off-base

The Red Line extension will provide Chicago’s South Side with the high-frequency, accessible and affordable rapid transit service people deserve.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

How ‘a Van Gogh on the block’ mural was restored on the South Side, then almost destroyed

This week’s Murals and Mosaics newsletter explores how a decades-old mural in South Shore was almost lost, and the art that lines the walls of O’Hare Airport.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

Tavis Smiley returning to Chicago airwaves on WVON-AM 1690

His syndicated show will air in Chicago from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Oct. 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Senator drags Jussie Smollett case into U.S. attorney confirmation fight

It appears Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, is not dealing in good faith, given his shifting explanations for denying April Perry a vote to be the next U.S. attorney in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

How some Chicago migrants struggling to leave shelters are getting help

A trust fund is helping landlords provide rental assistance to the influx of migrants who have been bussed to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Plea deal offered to man charged along with brother in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer Ella French

Eric Morgan, 25, is expected to enter guilty pleas next month to unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated battery and obstruction of justice, according to a source.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Tent pitched across from posh Ritz-Carlton causes a stir

Summer in our sanctuary city is now on simmer, dialing down to an autumn of what’s next.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Picture Chicago: 17 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was sworn in as the city’s top cop, United Auto Workers members went on strike in Illinois, and a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee girl walked along Navy Pier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Afternoon Edition: With migrant care falling to volunteers, calls for help grow

Plus: Chicago Ford plant workers join strike, six things to do this weekend and more.

Barchart · Sep 29, 2023

Dollar Falls Slightly on Lower Bond Yields and Dovish U.S. Inflation News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.06%. The dollar on Friday posted modest losses. Weaker than expected U.S. economic news on Aug personal spending and Sep MNI Chicago PMI weighed on the dollar. Also, dovish U.S. inflation news Friday knocked T-note yields lower and weighed on the...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2023

3 key matchups ahead of Week 4 against the Broncos

The Bears are readying themselves to battle the Broncos in Week 4. Here are three key matchups to watch.

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The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Chicago agency finds no wrongdoing in probe of officers' alleged sex misconduct with migrants

Chicago’s police oversight agency says it has closed an investigation into allegations that city officers engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants housed at police stations

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Clearer college financial aid offers promised by hundreds of colleges, including some in Illinois

Northern Illinois, Chicago State and Northeastern Illinois commit to new standardized financial aid offers. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, University of Chicago haven’t signed on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Historic South Side mural is restored in vivid detail, days later mistakenly nearly painted over

The late Mitchell Caton and Calvin Jones’ 1981 painting recently was repainted. Another artist, unaware, began painting over it: “If he’d gone another 10 minutes, it could’ve been gone.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

No evidence Chicago cops engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants, probe finds

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Friday said investigators were unable to find any victims of the alleged abuse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Chicago Ford plant workers hit the picket line as UAW strike spreads

The walkouts add to strikes called last week at two parts distribution centers in the suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Teri Bristol, Chicago DJ who helped pave the way for women in the booth, dies at 66

“She broke down some pretty major barriers and pushed through that glass ceiling and marched to her own drummer,” said Joe Shanahan, founder of Smart Bar and Metro.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2023

3 Reasons Damian Lillard-Bucks trade is great for the Chicago Bulls

The division may have gotten a bit harder, but here are three reasons why the Damian Lillard trade is great for the Chicago Bulls.

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