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Sacred Heart-Griffin sends retiring coach Ken Leonard off with a sixth state title

Leonard, the winningest coach in state history, has won more than 400 games and after the Cyclones’ 44-20 win against Providence, he will retire with six state championships.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2022

Abortion’s influence on Illinois politics

Most every pre-election poll claimed that voters ranked abortion low on their priority lists. Yet, the abortion issue seemed to drive voters to the polls this year. What happened?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2022

Skating through the outfield: ‘Winterland’ at Wrigley Field

Winter activities at Gallagher Way have been expanded into the ballpark this year, with a bigger ice rink and carnival rides. Outside, the Christkindlmarket is back.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2022

How Devon Avenue became the hub of Chicago’s Indian community

The stretch east from the north branch of the Chicago River has long been known as Little India. The diverse West Ridge strip has become home for many and is still evolving.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe

The Illinois attorney general’s office confirmed it is reviewing an independent report on Brave Space Alliance’s finances.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

More women getting behind the wheel as trucking industry seeks drivers

“Everything in this world needs transportation,” said Maggie Selagea, who got into trucking when the construction business she and her husband owned collapsed in the 2008 recession. “If this industry stops, that means that the world will stop.”

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

Closed accounts, no money: Chime app users complain they were suddenly shut out of their online accounts

Consumers have filed hundreds of complaints saying accounts with the popular fintech app were closed without warning. The company says it can close them “for any reason or no reason.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2022

As someone who peacefully rode Chicago’s public transit for 30 years, today’s CTA violence shocks me

As a South Sider, I rode the Red Line to and from downtown, and I never once saw an act of violence in the train cars or on the platforms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 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