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Guide to Chicago’s 2023 fall music scene

From up-and-coming indie groups to big-name artists, the music landscape has something for everyone in the coming months.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Chicago facing 2024 budget shortfall of $538 million — more than a third of it tied to migrant crisis

Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t take his predecessor’s word for it when Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she’d left the city in great financial shape, with an $85 million shortfall. And it’s a good thing the new mayor was skeptical, his top aides told some City Council members in a budget briefing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Libraries in Chicago, suburbs receive bomb threats

Libraries in Chicago, Aurora, Addison and Evanston are targeted by threats. The incidents were investigated and deemed unfounded. No one was hurt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

McDonald’s plans to ditch self-serve soda machines at U.S. restaurants

The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Bears’ Brisker Pours Cold Water on Jordan Love Hype Despite Packers Win

Despite posting dominant production in his 2023 debut, Chicago safety Jaquan Brisker was not impressed by the talents of Packers QB Jordan Love.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2023

Bears S Jaquan Brisker is begging for Chicago fans to be nicer and it’s barely Week 2

Bears fans have had enough and Jaquan Brisker just doesn't get it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2023

Chicago fishing: Hoping for and catching shoreline kings among the fall patterns

This sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report takes a look at fall patterns.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Over the years, Chicago Teachers Union has made progress for schools and students

I’m no fan of the current acrimonious CTU leadership, a retired Lake View educator writes. But let’s not forget the gains the union has made, and the conservative forces that want to destroy public schools.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

‘Sanctuary City’ playwright Martyna Majok found her theater voice in Chicago

The Pulitzer-winning playwright has come a long way since feeling intimidated by theater kids years ago at freshman orientation at the University of Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Robberies in Chicago are at a six-year high

Neighborhoods on Chicago’s West and Northwest sides have experienced the biggest increases. Citywide numbers are still lower than 10 years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023