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Ken Griffin pulling Citadel out of Chicago

Making good on threats, the richest man in Illinois said he is taking his companies to Miami.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022

Cubs’ rotation gets promising news from Marcus Stroman’s and Drew Smyly’s bullpens

The Cubs have three starting pitchers on the 15-day IL.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022

Neighbors gather to mourn Lincoln Square toddler killed by car, push for cyclist safety measures

“I’m hoping we can look back and say this is a time when things changed,” Ald. Matt Martin (47th) said following the death of 2-year-old Rafi Cardenas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022

Does Chicago’s Near South Side need a new $120 million high school?

With Chicago Public Schools enrollment falling, the Chicago Board of Education is about to take up plans to build a new high school near Chinatown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

Duels of the road? Democrats’ critical views of each other make secretary of state race seem even more crowded

The looming void left by retiring Secretary of State Jesse White has drawn an ambitious field of hopefuls — all targeting the ethical missteps or perceived failings of their rivals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

Lightfoot suffers embarrassing defeat — at the expense of speeding motorists

The Finance Committee vote was 16 to 15 to raise the 6 mph threshold that has generated an avalanche of tickets and $59 million in additional revenue since Lightfoot lowered the bar in March 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Park District’s delay in opening public pools deprives Chicagoans of summer fun

Not everyone lives by a beach, so the delay means one fewer summer activity for residents, especially teenagers, who were cooped up inside the last two summers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Sudden loss of Aldi grocery store in Gresham leaves residents, alderman stunned

The grocery chain’s Gresham neighborhood location closed for good on June 12, leaving residents with few other options for fresh, healthy food, community members say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Walking Man’s condition upgraded nearly a month after suffering severe burns in attack near Trump Tower

Joseph Kromelis was admitted to Stroger Hospital in critical condition the end of May but he is now listed as serious. The hospital released no other information, citing privacy rules, and the prognosis for his recovery was not known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Simeon seniors Miles and Wes Rubin commit to Loyola

The 6-9 twin brothers have committed to Loyola and coach Drew Valentine in a recruiting coup for a red-hot program making the move up to the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022