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Secretary of State Jesse White honored for decades of community service

“He may be sunsetting his political career, but he thankfully will be continuing his humanitarian work,” Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) said during a sendoff Saturday at White’s namesake community center on the Near North Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022

Lightfoot gives back campaign cash from lobbyist’s businesses, all aboard the Christmas Ship and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022

All aboard the Christmas tree ship

The Chicago Sun-Times takes you aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw, which is delivering 1,200 Christmas trees this holiday season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022

Picture Chicago: 15 photos you might have missed this week

Some World Cup fever, a holiday tree-lighting and more highlight our best photos from the past week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

Black Friday shoppers on Mag Mile pleasantly surprised by lack of long lines at stores

“Quiet is fine for us,” said one shopper.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

COVID risk could rise again as federal funding drains, Chicago’s top doc warns

The city will soon lose hundreds of millions of dollars in public health funding as federal pandemic aid runs out. That, combined with low booster shot participation, could spell another surge in COVID, Dr. Allison Arwady says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

‘Feeling very grateful’: Hundreds gather to share Thanksgiving dinner at Salvation Army

The sit-down meal for 700 was the first the Salvation Army has offered in-house since the start of the pandemic. Another 2,300 to-go meals, prepared by Levy Restaurants, were also distributed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022

For shoppers, the big event goes well beyond Black Friday

Experts say more people started holiday shopping weeks ago, with many taking advantage of early-bird discounts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022

Thanksgiving parade, in all its normality, delights thousands in Loop

“It’s just nice to be here post-Covid,” said one parade goer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022

Lung and liver transplant recipient grateful as he celebrates Thanksgiving

On Wednesday, three months after surgery, Patricio Collera thanked the deceased donor, who is anonymous: “Thank you very much, whoever you are.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2022