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In wake of parade shooting, some scammers focus on Latino residents

Some people calling Hispanic residents in the Highland Park area have claimed to be lawyers, or say they work for the Mexican consulate, and have offered help — for a fee — in getting visas intended for victims of violent crimes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

CHA to consider leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The former Harold Ickes site has been vacant since 2010, and now Chicago Housing Authority officials are looking to lease the land to CPS. South Side residents say low-income housing promises made to the Black community by elected officials have gone by the wayside.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

After 3 suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism for routinely canceling days off

Four members of the City Council are calling for hearings on mental health challenges facing police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

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CPS’ librarian shortage, the fight against drag racing and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ stage musical arriving in grand style for world premiere in Chicago

Following a series of delays due to COVID shutdowns, the musical is ready to make its debut at the Nederlander Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

In an age of misinformation, why are there so few librarians at Chicago Public Schools?

The nation’s third-largest public school system with 290,000 students in 513 district-operated, non-charter schools, CPS has only about 90 schools with full-time librarians.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Football returns to Farragut after a five-year hiatus

The Admirals had a winning record in their last season, going 5-3 in the Intra-City 3 conference five years ago. But when their head coach stepped down, the school had trouble finding a replacement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

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Chicago must do more to erase racial disparities in childhood asthma

Black children are more than four times as likely to go to the emergency department for asthma symptoms, like trouble breathing, compared to white children. The racial gap has increased by nearly 10% between 2016 and 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 3: The Roots liven a sometimes low-energy finale

Earl Sweatshirt, Noname struggle to stir the crowd at Union Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival 2022: Day 3 Photo Gallery

The Roots, Toro Y Moi, Earl Sweatshirt, Noname perform during the Union Park fest’s final day, a day of mild temperatures and occasional rain.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

A camp that saves young lives

Hearts to Art summer camp helps children who have lost a parent grapple with their grief

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2: Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Magdalena Bay, Karate — and a surprise appearance by Jeff Tweedy

The Wilco frontman joined Japanese Breakfast for duets on both bands’ songs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

John Froines, chemist and anti-war activist put on trial with the Chicago 7, dies at 83

An anti-war activist caught in the chaos outside Chicago’s Democratic National Convention in 1968, Dr. Froines was thrust into a courtroom drama that captivated the nation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival 2022: day 2 Photo Gallery

Magdalena Bay, Karate, Japanese Breakfast and Mitski performed on a rain-free night in Union Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Polling Place: If you ruled the White Sox and Cubs, would you make a managerial change?

Even though the Cubs are on pace for 100 losses, David Ross came out smelling like a rose. Tony La Russa, not so much.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Fire owner Joe Mansueto respects Arlo White’s ‘right to work for whomever he wants to work for’

Mansueto spoke with the Sun-Times about White, a planned training facility and the team’s Soldier Field lease.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1: The National, Tierra Whack, Dawn Richard, Spiritualized

The three-day festival in Union Park kicked off on a rainy Friday in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Will restrictive abortion laws affect where the WNBA expands? Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says it will be ‘considered’

Engelbert was asked whether the league would consider not awarding the All-Star Game or another marquee event to a state with restrictive abortion laws and responded it would be taken into consideration.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

I’ve warmed up to working remotely, but still miss the old-school newsroom

I didn’t think I had it in me. Turns out, I do. I have gotten used to working from home. Yet, I still yearn to be working in a fully operational newsroom again where my colleagues and I can collaborate and gossip face to face.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Judge increases bail in domestic battery case against man accused of threatening North Coast Music Festival

Judge David Gervais ordered 28-year-old Daniel Susma’s bail doubled — to $50,000 — after prosecutors requested the increase, according to the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office and court records.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 day 1: Photo Gallery

Rainy weather could not dampen the spirits of music fans and performers including The National at Pitchfork Music Festival on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

‘Relentless’ roller coaster: COVID-19 subvariants put Chicago area at high risk level — again

With transmission considered medium or high in 94 Illinois counties, residents are being urged to mask up when gathering indoors in 92% of the state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

48th Ward Ald. Harry Osterman announces he will not seek reelection

“It was not an easy decision. I’ve got 10 months left and I’m going to work my a-- off,” Osterman told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

Picture Chicago: Must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

Mourners attend funerals for Highland Park parade shooting victims, the WNBA holds its All-Star weekend, supporters pray for an officer shot and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

As violent crime in Chicago soared, arrests fell to historic lows

Chicago police have made arrests in fewer and fewer crimes in recent years. The decline mirrors a drop in nearly every category of officers’ activity tracked by the Chicago Police Department.

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