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Lonely at the GOP? Only one Republican on County Board fighting to stay — and Democrats see that as one too many

There are just two Republicans on the 17-member Cook County Board: Sean Morrison and Peter Silvestri, who is not running for re-election. Morrison knows the board is vulnerable to losing a conservative voice, which he argues serves as a check on power. “I’m very worried,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Taking the pulse of Argyle Street: From silent movies to voices rising over gentrification, representation, crime

Argyle Street, a pocket of Chicago’s Uptown community area, has long been known as a refuge for Asian immigrants, but residents worry it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to afford to live there.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Illinois not immune to misguided claims of election fraud

The objective of those writing threatening letters in Illinois is no different than the scams of out-of-state Republicans who want to bombard and wear out election officials with complaints that hold no water.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Lane celebrates Fritz Pollard Day in honor of trailblazing Black alumnus

Fritz Pollard was the first Black head coach in the NFL, one of the first two Black players in the NFL, the first Black football player at Brown University and the first Black player in the Rose Bowl.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Bears QB Justin Fields must turn it around quickly after rough first 15 games

The list of players who had a sub-70.0 passer rating at this point is dismal. Fields still has time, but it’s not endless.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Metra bids au revoir to Van Buren station’s Parisian-styled entrance

The commuter agency is replacing the ornate portal with a new and accessible entrance as part of a $100 million station upgrade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Taking gun manufacturers to court can save lives

The gun industry and its allies for too long have helped to spread carnage while ducking responsibility.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Street sign unveiled for Honorary Karen Lewis CTU Way in front of teachers union headquarters

CTU and elected officials were on hand for the renaming of the stretch of West Carroll Avenue in front of the union’s Near West Side headquarters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Accused of vendetta in handling of Fire Department promotions, Lightfoot reverses course, promotes 30 to lieutenant

The 2009 lieutenant’s list has been reinstated. It was not immediately known whether mayoral critic Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) was among those promoted from that list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

Picture Chicago: 15 must-see images from the last week

Fall arrives in the city, flight attendants protest at O’Hare and Midway, Bears fans enjoy another W and more in our best unseen photos of the week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022