Picture Chicago: 19 best photos from Sun-Times’ photographers Chicago picks its 57th mayor, a tornado hits the northwest suburb of Belvidiere, and the Chicago Fire Department loses two of its own. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023
Pilsen Via Crucis Stations of the Cross draws biggest crowd in years The annual reenactment of the last days of Jesus Christ’s life has long drawn crowds. In its 46th year, organizers said attendance was higher than it had been even before the pandemic. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023
Six ward races still up in the air as younger, more diverse City Council takes shape Candidates declared victory in at least three of those tight contests, but no one was conceding defeat with thousands of outstanding mail ballots. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023
Villegas, Monique Scott win ward races as Taliaferro struggles to hold onto 29th Ward seat Meanwhile in the 24th Ward, Monique Scott declared victory Tuesday night less than a year after she was appointed to the role after her brother stepped down from the City Council. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
With CTU help, Clay claims North Side’s 46th Ward seat, as Knudsen struggles to hold 43rd Ward appointment Replacing outgoing 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman, Angela Clay becomes the first African American to represent the North Side ward, bringing the total number of Council seats held by African Americans to 20. Rival Kim Walz conceded less than two hours after the polls closed. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after tornadoes hit Illinois, killing 4 The governor signed the proclamation late Saturday, allowing the state to send assistance to Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2023
Dressed to impress: Cosplayers and fans celebrate C2E2 convention C2E2 is a three-day convention devoted to comics, pop culture and entertainment. Fans showed off their costumes, bought merchandise and even met their favorite celebrities starting Friday morning. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Cubs fans flocked to Wrigley Field for Opening Day 2023, protesters rallied against a proposed rate hike for Peoples Gas, and more in our best photos of the last week. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
Joy, for now, in Wrigleyville: Cubs fans flock to season opener The Cubs faced the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday at Wrigley Field in their first game of the season, with fans showing up in the neighborhood to celebrate Opening Day hours before the first pitch. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023
Young voters explain low turnout in Chicago elections Just over 3% of voters in the Chicago municipal elections on Feb. 28 were 18 to 24 years old. About 16% of registered voters in that age group voted. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023
Photos: Youngsters hunt for eggs at Welles Park The youngsters also got to do a craft, get their face painted and pose with the Bunny. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023
‘Against all odds’: Field Museum explains evolution of social inequality through Balkan artifacts With more than 700 pieces from 26 different institutions in 11 countries, ‘First Kings of Europe’ details humanity’s journey from equality to hierarchy. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023
The fight for control of school boards, April runoff races heat up and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023
Johnson, Vallas make policy commitments to community coalition at mayoral town hall The town hall-style forum with an audience of more than 700 was light on attacks between the two men vying for the mayor’s office. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 Chicago shows off its ‘named’ snowplows The seven snowplows named in the inaugural “You Name a Snowplow Contest” were put on display Friday at the Grand Avenue Salt Dome.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 Picture Chicago: 8 must-see photos from this week in news From endorsements trickling in for mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, to Wilco performing at the Riviera Theatre, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in Chicago news.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 BUILD Chicago opens home-away-from-home for West Side youth BUILD Chicago’s new youth and family center in Austin is free and open to the public. There’s a laundry room, a restorative justice program and a farm, among other things.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023 Neighborhood businesses offering a human touch thrive in next stage of pandemic Small business owners who talked to the Sun-Times in 2020 share how, three years later, they’ve made it to the other side.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023 Chicago businesses adapt to outlast ‘agonizingly slow’ COVID recovery 3 years after shutdown Amid changes in hours and strategies, many still wonder about the future of urban life three years into the pandemic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 Match Day 2023: UIC medical students find out where they will do residencies Medical students nationwide found out Friday where they will do their residencies.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 Picture Chicago: This week’s 16 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Two men were shot in the Loop as crowds flocked downtown for the annual dyeing of the Chicago River before the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Iggy Pop performed at The Salt Shed, and more in our best photos of the last week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 Field Museum scientists discover rare gold-throated hummingbird hybrid The scientists, at first, thought they’d discovered a new species.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023 How a gun violence spike in 2016 created a movement of Chicagoans that is still building Over the last six years, support for community-based violence prevention has swelled in Chicago. It started with a “really shocking and enormous” increase in shootings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 As Chicago’s embattled top cop exits, search for his replacement marks new civilian panel’s first real test The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability said the incoming mayor won’t have outsized influence in recommending candidates and won’t be able to subvert the selection process.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023 As SNAP recipients see reduction in funds, Chicago residents make adjustments: ‘I make do’ Starting this month, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see a decrease in their benefits after a coronavirus pandemic-era funding boost ended.