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Shootings and homicides in Chicago down from historic highs of past years, but overall crime still up

Homicides have dropped 16% through July, and the number of people shot has fallen 20%.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Simeon’s Malik Elzy, Kenwood’s Kahlil Tate make college decisions

The Public League’s top two senior football recruits are off the board.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Darren Bailey struggling to win over former Richard Irvin supporters in governor’s race

Ken Griffin said he was “all in” to beat Gov. J.B. Pritzker, but after Griffin’s chosen candidate Richard Irvin lost the GOP primary, the hedge-fund billionaire is out. And Republican nominee Darren Bailey is struggling to win over others who supported his vanquished rival, WBEZ and the Chicago…

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Kreutz Confirms He’s Out at NBC Sports Chicago After CHGO Incident

The six-time Pro Bowler previously worked on the ‘Football Aftershow’ where he provided analysis of the Bears.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2022

Lollapalooza Day 3 reviews: Willow shows she’s ready for rock opera

Also check out our takes on J. Cole, Tomorrow x Together, Idles, Prentiss, Dannylux, Hinds, Larry June, Grabbitz

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Lollapalooza 2022: Day 3 photo gallery

On a day featuring Tomorrow x Together, Willow and J. Cole, here’s a look at the performances and the fans at Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Alan Williams: ‘There is no job better’ than running Bears’ ‘D’

But for a bumpy two seasons calling plays for the Vikings, the Bears’ new coordinator has always been a position coach. He knows the opportunity that awaits him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Veteran prosecutor slams Kim Foxx in blistering resignation letter: ‘Zero confidence’ in her leadership

James Murphy, a longtime assistant state’s attorney, zeroed in on many of the issues that have made Foxx a target for opponents, arguing she’s gone easy on some defendants accused of violent crime.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Saturday’s doubleheader only part of Fire-Red Stars relationship

Beyond the games, Red Stars executive Vicky Lynch called the Fire-Red Stars connection mutually beneficial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Polling Place: Should taxpayers contribute to a state-of-the-art stadium for the Bears?

This Bears move, assuming it happens, is bound to rip open quite the can of worms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022