Picture Chicago: Our 18 best photos from the last week The chalk of the town, tasty-looking local dishes and more highlight our best photos from the past week. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Måneskin returns to Chicago in electrifying show at the Aragon The band became the darlings of Lollapalooza this summer, making their return to Chicago all the more special. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Big-box supermarkets, small local farmers around Chicago have struggled to work together Here are some of the reasons why ambitious plans to connect big grocers to small farmers have withered — and what the farmers are doing now. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
A Justin Fields football card just sold for $90K Bears quarterback Justin Fields has emerged as one of the NFL’s most popular players over the past month. Look no further than the trading card world Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
She lost four fingers in a car crash. It hasn’t stopped her from creating beautiful sidewalk art Rebecca LaFlure said she began sidewalk chalking during the pandemic as a way to get out of the house with her then-toddler daughter. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Finding solutions to the soaring backlog of immigration cases Adding more immigration judges would help with the backlog, but there’s also a need to prioritize which cases are heard first and which cases could go to other courts. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Dozens defying frigid temps sleep outdoors to raise awareness of youth homelessness Covenant House’s Sleep Out event gives participants a feel for what it’s like to be homeless on the streets of Chicago. About 100 will join in person, many others virtually. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
David and Goliath battle brewing over clouted company’s bid to set up a weed shop inside old Rainforest Cafe “The neighborhood has just gone to pot,” said Robert Brown, who has questioned the legality of the proposal and has organized neighbors who feel another dispensary could tank property values and further drive up crime. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
Pfleger supporters call for priest’s reinstatement to his parish: ‘Bring Father Mike home for the holidays’ The Rev. Michael Pfleger, longtime pastor of St. Sabina Church, was removed pending investigation of a sexual abuse allegation from more than 30 years ago. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
All work and no play makes Elon a dull boy New owner of Twitter is demanding workers commit to an “extreme hardcore” work environment or be fired. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
Save A Lot plan is a hopeful sign for food deserts A day after a Whole Foods closed in Englewood, it was heartening that a City Council committee green-lit a $13.5 million project to revive six Save A Lot grocery stores. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
City’s latest plan to rebuild South and West sides is admirable, but don’t forget the big picture Promoting more housing options is a good move, but the public infrastructure that makes a city attractive — good schools, dependable public transit, a solution to crime — is also needed. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
Nationally ranked St. Rita is all grown up: ‘This is it, right now. State or bust.’ The Mustangs have loaded up with three major transfers: Nojus Indrusaitis from Lemont, Nashawn Holmes from Homewood-Flossmoor and Joseph Worthington-White from Indiana. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
Police to increase presence on CTA during busy holiday shopping season More officers will be patrolling downtown business district stations as stores open earlier and close later, Chicago Police Commander Joe Bird said. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022 Lincoln Park Zoo’s new lion habitat wins Chicago Innovation Award for development and features The habitat features temperature-regulated rocks, zip lines and pulleys that deliver meals in a way that allows for stalking and hunting behavior, and an enclosure that allows visitors a nearly nose-to-nose experience.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022 New state Senate GOP leader welcomes billionaires’ bucks but warns party must ‘diversify our fundraising’ “We have to broaden that appeal because we’re getting heavily outspent in all our races all across the state,” new state Senate Minority Leader John Curran said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2022 Simeon coach Robert Smith prepares for his final season Simeon coach Robert Smith announced his retirement from coaching back in May, so he’s had some time to prepare for the emotions that will likely crop up over the next few months.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2022 Workers’ rights amendment wins place in Illinois Constitution One week after the election, the Associated Press on Tuesday reported that the workers’ rights amendment was approved by more than 50% of all votes cast last week — securing its passage.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 Bears put RB Khalil Herbert on injured reserve The NFL’s best rushing offense will have to make do without its leading running back for four weeks, if not longer.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 Burger Bite: Chicago’s new hot spot for filling up on good eats (and maybe gas for your car, too) Located in a Rogers Park Shell Station, the eight-seat diner is getting major praise for its delicious food. Food Network stopped by in October to film a segment for a new series.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 6 South and West Side grocery stores to be revamped, new COVID strains gain ground 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 · Nov 15, 2022 ‘Come Home,’ Chicago says, in bid to bring people back to city via program to develop thousands of vacant lots Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan is to spur “in-fill development” on 5,600 city-owned vacant lots in Invest South/West communities to stop Brown and Black families from leaving Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 Holiday dining at home: Chicago chef John Boudouvas’ grilled sourdough crostini and smoked potato gnocchi recipes Greece meets Italy in two of Nonnina chef’s favorite recipes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 Holiday dining at home: Chicago chef David DiGregorio’s ‘Holiday Pescatore’ recipe This recipe for seafood stew is often served as part of the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas celebration, the chef at Osteria Via Stato says.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022 Holiday dining at home: Chicago chef Kaze Chan’s recipe for Vietnamese pork “This recipe has been in my family for generations. I first remember my grandmother making this at her restaurant back in the 1950s in Saigon,” says Sushi-san’s chef Kaze.