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Venezuelan artist paints his way to Chicago: ‘I never dreamed I would do that’

Wilfredo Garcia, a self-taught painter from the Venezuelan countryside, paid in murals for his trip across several countries, leaving traces of the spirit of the Venezuelan heartland all along the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally on Mag Mile to draw attention to Israel-Hamas war

Many attendees said terms of a four-day cease-fire in the Israeli bombardment of Hamas weren’t enough to end the long-term misery either.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Who was Betty Boop? New stage musical in Chicago tells a tale of the timeless cartoon creation

Almost 100 years after Max Fleischer created the character, she remains a wildly popular slice of American pop culture.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Catholic order, New Lenox school pay $2 million over accusation ex-principal raped a student

The payout is in a lawsuit regarding the Rev. Richard McGrath, an Augustinian priest who ran Providence Catholic High School — and took the Fifth when asked about child pornography.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Chicago’s small-business owners have their day amid the holiday hoopla

Big-box chains still draw the crowds, but many shoppers prefer to support local merchants. They’re getting a push from Chicago-area festivities planned for Small Business Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Chicagoans open hearts, doors for Thanksgiving meals: ‘It’s like a family’

Organizations offer free meals, a dinner table and a ‘family’ environment for those who need it. Arepas were a top choice at one spot. ‘I’m feeling the warmth’ a guest said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Migrants, host family to share first Thanksgiving together: ‘Thanks to God we’ve always found good people on our trip here’

Migrants staying with West Side families show appreciation for all the help they have received on the journey to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

We cry, we cringe, we question — but still, we give thanks

So on this Thanksgiving Day let’s give thanks for the hope of a humanitarian pause to free victims from unspeakable carnage and pause as Americans to count our blessings — and try not to abandon each other.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Bears QB Justin Fields gets another chance to solve Vikings’ pressure points

Can a quarterback whose best traits are his running and deep passes be a successful pinball player, getting the ball out quickly against the blitz?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Controversial Brighton Park migrant tent site is polluted with metals, city plans cleanup

Over protests, Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving ahead with plans to shelter migrants on polluted Brighton Park site

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023